Richard Holmes’ Dark History of Pontefract Castle
Schedule
Wed Oct 22 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Pontefract Castle (official) | Pontefract, EN
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Dark deeds, grizzly tales and gruesome ends… Pontefract Castle has seen it all!Join our costumed guide (Chris Cade) as he takes on the role of local Victorian historian Richard Holmes. ‘Richard’ will lead you on a lantern-lit tour of the castle, illuminating its dark history.
Richard Holmes was the leading historian of Pontefract in the 1800s. Using Holmes’ original publications, Chris Cade has created an entertaining and educational tour of the castle.
Book your tickets now for a terrific night out – if you dare!
Please note: this tour involves steps around the site and going into the dungeon. The dungeon can only be accessed by a series of steep historical steps. If you cannot comfortably reach the dungeon, we can show you a video of the dungeon tour on a tablet while the rest of the group are below ground.
The tour is not suitable for under 5s.
Tickets £8 - everyone attending must have their own ticket - 5+ only.
Book at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-museums-castles/e-zebaez
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Where is it happening?
Pontefract Castle (official), 1 Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 2JE, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
