Heritage Open Days: Castle construction crew

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Pontefract Castle (official) | Pontefract, EN

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Find out how Pontefract Castle was made and how it was built and rebuilt over time.
Experiment with different shapes and materials. Can you find the sturdiest design in our strong structures challenge?
Test your medieval builder skills, and have a go at wattle and daub.
Free, drop-in.
Suitable for all ages.
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Pontefract Castle (official), Castle Chain,Pontefract, United Kingdom

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