Pontefract Castle

Witches and Wizards (26-30^th Oct)

This October half term visit Pontefright Castle for a cackling good time!

Meet our very own witch brewing her secret potions, create creepy crafts and follow our eerie trail. What will you discover?

Halloween costumes optional – we’d love to see your photos, share on our Facebook @PontefractCastle, Twitter @PonteCastle and Instagram @WakefieldMuseums!

Wednesday 26th – Sunday 30th October, 10am – 3pm daily

All FREE – No booking required

Pontefract Museum

Photos from Pontefract’s Past (26^th Oct)

Ever wondered what life was like for Ponte People in the past?

Explore a range of fascinating photos from historic Pontefract, get hands-on with some old cameras and create a crafty photo frame to take home!

Wednesday 26th October, 10am – 3pm

FREE – No booking required

We’re All In This Together – Rachel List Exhibition (Until 29^th Oct)

Don’t miss your chance to explore Pontefract artist Rachel List’s iconic murals and learn about how they brought light to Pontefract during the lockdown.

You can also make your mark on our Rainbow Wall and learn some Makaton!

The exhibition closes on Thursday 29th October at Pontefract Museum

We’re open 10am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday, and 10.30am – 4.30pm Saturdays.

Link: Wakefield Museum and Castles: Rachel List: We’re All In This Together (wakefieldmuseumsandlibraries.blogspot.com)

Wakefield Museum

Wakefield Women (25^th Oct)

Lots of wonderful, inspiring women have called Wakefield home in the past, and we’d love for you to meet them!

Drop-in to Wakefield Museum on Tuesday 25^th October to explore a range of photos of Wakefield Women, learn about their stories and create a story or picture of your own. All materials provided.

25^th October, 10.30am – 3.30pm

All FREE – no booking required.

Let’s Do Some Simple Sewing (27^th Oct)

Fancy getting handy and learning a new skill this half term?

Join us at Wakefield Museum to learn about the fascinating and important history of sewing – and give it a go yourself!

We’ll explore a range of museum objects, then you and your family group will work together to make fun and fanciful patchwork creations to take home. No previous sewing experience is required!

£2.50 per child, Free for accompanying adults

Recommended ages 6+

Thursday 27^th October, two workshop sessions available at 10.30am and 1.30pm.

Book at: bit.ly/WMandCTickets

Castleford Museum

Arty Autumn (22^nd, 24^th, 25^th, 27^th, 28^th and 29^th Oct)

Get creative and crafty at Castleford Museum this October half term!

Step into the role of an artist and use our beautiful museum objects as inspiration to create amazing autumnal works of art.

From colourful glass to pretty pottery, what will you choose?

All materials provided.

FREE – no booking required

Saturday 22^nd Oct, Monday 24^th Oct, Tuesday 25^th Oct, Thursday 27^th Oct, Friday 28^th Oct, Saturday 29^th Oct

10am – 3pm each day

Arty Autumn SEND Families Session (28^th Oct)

Get creative and crafty at Castleford Museum this October half term!

SEND Families are welcome at all our sessions, but on Fridays we make it extra special with a relaxed atmosphere and changes to the sensory environment at the museum.

This session will be run with more sensory activities, more focus on independent learning, a lower light level and with a sensory tent and ear defenders available upon request.

All materials provided free of charge.

Friday 28^th October, 10am – 3pm

FREE – no booking required