The town of Pontefract (or Pomfret) was important in medieval times for its Castle, which was one of the greatest in Yorkshire. A Royal stronghold in the north, Richard II was imprisoned here and died in mysterious circumstances. In 1649 during the civil war the fortress finally fell to Parliament and was subsequently demolished although remains of the castle can still be seen today. You can visit the underground magazine cut out of solid rock and see where civil war prisoners carved their names into the cell walls.
Today the 18th century Town Hall, the Buttercross and timber framed buildings in the market place provide an attractive setting for the twice weekly open market and pedestrianised shopping area.
Pontefract is well known in horse racing circles for having the longest flat circular course in Europe. Population 29,000
Attraction
Hemsworth Water Park and Playworld
Pontefract Castle
Pontefract Museum
Budget
Premier Inn Pontefract North *book online*
Premier Inn Pontefract South *book online*
Travelodge Pontefract Ferrybridge A1 *book online*
Care Home
Classes
Dance - Sugar Kane's School of Dance
Club
Dentist
Brookes & Associate
Ellis Partners Dental Practice
White Rose Surgery
Estate Agent
Brown William H
Harrisons
Stuart Alistair & Partners
Townends
Golf Club
Mid Yorkshire Golf Club
Pontefract & District
Health and Fitness Club
Fitness First Pontefract
L A Fitness
Perfect Health and Fitness Club
Inn
Market
Catchpenny Car Boot
Craft and Flea Market
Pontefract Market
Pub and Bar
Counting House
Fox
Horse Vaults Inn
Railway Inn
Turks Head
Yorkshire Penny
Racecourse
Restaurant
Cromwells
Mamma Mia
Olde Church Tavern
Place (The)
Railway Inn
Rouge Restaurant
Wentbridge House Hotel
School
Solicitor
Maurice Smiths
W E Clayton Smith & Son
Taxi
Action Cars
Data Cars
Slatters Cars & Taxis
Stella Cars
Vet
Sports Clubs
Frickley Boxing Academy (Boxing)
Knottingley Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Pontefract Pythons (Rugby Union)
Pontefract RUFC (Rugby Union)
St Mary's TTC (Table Tennis)
Upton & Frickley ARLFC (Rugby League)
Shops
Ackroyds Floral Artists
Boots
Victoria Garden Centre
Brosgill Opticians
Ghia
Thorntons
Wickes
Brickyard Organics
H Samuel
Peacocks
The A645 Trading Post
Cocoon Childrenswear
Right Sports
Activities
Ministry of Paintball(Adventure)
Places to Stay near Pontefract
Malt Shovel Hotel (0.58 miles)
Premier Inn Pontefract North (1.29 miles)
Travelodge Pontefract Ferrybridge A1 (1.39 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Wentvale Court (1.49 miles)
The two ... More | visit website
Kings Croft Hotel (1.51 miles)
King's Croft is a family owned private Hotel in its own parkland setting, and looking due South over a patchwork of farmland. This beautiful old Georgian House with its Adam fireplace come under a preservation ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Castleford M62 Jct 32 (2.06 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M62, junction 32. Local attractions include Castleford Xscape and J32 Outlet Village. Conveniently located for Glasshoughton train station. Our Castleford M62 Jct 32 Premier Inn has everything you'd expect, ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Pontefract South (2.11 miles)
Kyte Hotel (2.15 miles)
Our stylish bedrooms are fully equipped with everything you’ll need for a good nights’ sleep and an enjoyable stay. Freshly laundered crisp white cotton sheets, a quality duvet plus curtains ... More
Wentbridge House Hotel (3.31 miles)
Wentbridge House lies just ½ mile off the A1 and 2 miles south of the M62 / A1 interchange within easy reach of Wakefield, Leeds, York and Doncaster. The hotel is a beautiful Georgian country ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Castleford M62 Jct 31 (3.80 miles)
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