Pontefract Museum

A great museum in a stunning building packed with well-presented information and exhibits. The staff are also incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. A must-see coupled with a trip to the castle to get a more comprehensive idea of the fascinating history of Pontefract. More

The museum is in such a fabulous building and is historic in itself. It is all on ground level so accessible to all. The staff were really friendly and helpful. They were very knowledgeable and obviously interested in history themselves. … More

Absolutely brilliant for toddlers. There’s a tiny soft play some crafts plenty of toys. My 1 year old loved running around and looking at everything. It’s so interesting and rich in history too so an incredibly interesting visit. Staff are so friendly. I’ll definitely be back again in the future. More