Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Pontefract, England

August 28, 2021 Randal Brittian

Pontefract is a historic market town in West Yorkshire, England, near the A1 (or Great North Road) and the M62 motorway. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is one of the five towns in the metropolitan borough of the City of Wakefield and has a population of 28,250, increasing to 30,881 at the 2011 Census. Pontefract's motto is Post mortem patris pro filio, Latin for "After the death of the father, support the son", a reference to English Civil War Royalist sympathies.
Restaurants in Pontefract

1. The Robin Hood, Pontefract

Townend 4 Wakefield Road, Pontefract WF8 4HN England +44 1977 702231
Excellent
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

The Robin Hood, Pontefract

Reviewed By dwalton871 - Pontefract, United Kingdom

Great pub with excellent range of beers (including some brewed on site). Improving on a weekly basis with upgraded beer garden, new outside coffee shop and soon to be opened upstairs music venue. Landlord also runs excellent foreign bottled beer shop in the centre of town

2. Fired Art Designs

17 Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract WF8 4JA England +44 7970 793727 [email protected] http://www.firedartdesigns.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Fired Art Designs

The studio is set in half an acre of garden and can seat 32 people. Open 7 days a week 10.00am - 5.00pm, booking is advisable. There's plenty to choose from at the studio, from pottery painting, with over 80 pottery shapes to choose from, to creating a pot from scratch on the potter's wheel. Full tuition is given to ensure you get great results from your pottery. Tea and coffee are part of your studio fee and there is free parking available to the rear of the pottery. We also have a craft supplies and gift shop. Private events including birthday parties, hen parties, baby showers, team building events, workshops and ladies nights can all be arranged and tailored to your requirements.

Reviewed By lozb381

I booked a day on the wheel after doing a course in Leeds a few years ago. It was wonderful, Rachel is a great teacher and helped me make some pieces I will definitely be keeping for myself unlike everything else I've ever made! I am going back once lockdown allows! Thank you Rachel!

3. Pontefract Museum

5 Salter Row, Pontefract WF8 1BA England +44 1977 722740 [email protected] http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/residents/events-and-culture/museums/pontefract-museum
Excellent
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4.5 based on 55 reviews

Pontefract Museum

Sometimes when you walk through Pontefract town centre you can smell the delicious aroma of sweets being made. Yum! The museum also tells the story of Pontefract and the people who have lived, worked and played there. Discover the history of Pontefract Castle from the construction of a wooden fort after the Battle of Hastings to its demolition by public request after the last siege of the Civil War. You can also find out how the town of Pontefract grew, thanks to the barracks, coal mine and liquorice manufacture. Discover the world’s first secret ballot box, a golden lion and a Victorian range. Pontefract Museum was built in 1904 as a Carnegie public library in the art nouveau style; this building still has many of the original fittings. Beautiful tiles decorate the entrance and staircase, with intricate door handles and matching chairs. If you like the art nouveau style then this building is unmissable. Want to know more about Pontefract’s fascinating history? The reference room has the books, articles, maps and photographs you need. This much loved and well used resource is a must for all things Pontefract. Explore your family history or just browse fascinating facts, there’s information here you won’t find anywhere else. Knottingley became a centre of glass-making in Victorian Times and the area continues to produce glass today. Pontefract Museum is home to an incredible collection of Bagley’s glass

Reviewed By Millie024 - Llantwit Major, United Kingdom

Last week I telephoned the Pontefract museum to make an enquiry. First class telephone help, and the items I had asked to see available when I arrived. Thank you, David, and your very helpful colleagues. The archive library is a treasure chest of books and box files about this interesting town. On the track of my three times great grandfather, I found my visit to the museum very helpful. After my research, I enjoyed looking at the displays about the town history, a video about a hermitage , and a special exhibition about a local printing firm. The museum used to be the town library and was financed by Andrew Carnegie, the philanthropist. It is a building of great character, with some lovely glazed tiles . Open on a Bank Holiday Monday, we were absolutely thrilled with our visit.

4. Tap & Barrel Pontefract

13 Front Street, Pontefract WF8 1DA England +44 1977 326457 https://www.facebook.com/Tapintothebarrel/
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4.5 based on 104 reviews

Tap & Barrel Pontefract

Reviewed By Yorkshirepub75 - Castleford, United Kingdom

Excellent pub with a friendly and welcoming feel to it. Coal fire and welcoming locals would recommend going for a drink.

5. St. Giles Church of England

Market Place, Pontefract WF8 1AT England +44 1977 790448 http://www.stgilespontefract.org.uk
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

St. Giles Church of England

6. Magistrates Market

2 Front Street, Pontefract WF8 1BP England +44 1977 706518 [email protected] http://www.magistratesmarket.co.uk
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Magistrates Market

The old Magistrates court in Pontefract has been newly renovated as an exciting Indoor Antiques & Collectibles market in the town center. This historic building is filled with dealers selling antiques, home interiors, fine art, collectibles & vintage fashion. The market will also feature a rustic french style cafe for afternoon tea(coming end of February).

Reviewed By cookiesmum2019 - East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

This is a range of antique sellers housed in the former Magistrates Court building. The building has bee very tastefullty restored to house the antiques centre. Good range of antiques, vintage and shabby chic items. Worth a visit. Something to suit all tastes and budgets. Excellent coffee shop on second floor - cakes are amazing!

7. Raceway Karting

Tavern Works Skinner Lane Tavern Works, Pontefract WF8 1HG England +(44)441977600030 [email protected] http://www.racewaykarting.com
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4.0 based on 19 reviews

Raceway Karting

8. The Haribo Factory Outlet

26 Front Street, Pontefract WF8 1NJ England +44 1977 600266 http://www.haribo.com/enGB/shops/factory-shop.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 45 reviews

The Haribo Factory Outlet

Reviewed By janeclarkek - Pontefract, United Kingdom

Perfect place to visit for a sweet lover, you can’t get much fresher than sweets straight from the factory and a bonus of getting them cheaper than any shop. A good variety to choose and some samples to test before you buy perfect

9. The Shoulder Of Mutton Kirk Smeaton

Main Street Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract WF8 3JY England +44 1977 620348 [email protected]
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4.0 based on 25 reviews

The Shoulder Of Mutton Kirk Smeaton

Reviewed By 234Darren

We were shocked after reading previous reviews. Visited July and the pub was wonderful. Lovely flower hanging baskets all over and wonderful beer garden. Its clearly had a full refurb as inside is so lovely, modern yet keeping its heritage. Bar staff were very friendly and range of ales (including Bradfield) was excellent. Will definitely return very soon. Local pubs like this need support to stay open.

10. Pontefract Swimming Pool

Stuart Road, Pontefract WF8 4PQ England +44 1977 722755 http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure/leisure-centres-and-swimming/pontefract-swimming-pool
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2.5 based on 10 reviews

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