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Richard Holmes’ Dark History of Pontefract Castle
-6th November 2026
Address: Wakefield
Venue: Pontefract Castle
Website: www.museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk
22 October 2026 - Fri 6 November 2026
Richard Holmes’ Dark History of Pontefract Castle
Pontefract Castle
www.museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk
Times: 7pm - 9:30pm
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. Listen to his spooky stories from Pontefract's past.
Using Holmes’ original publications, Chris Cade has created an entertaining and educational tour of the castle.