Pontefract is a historic market town in the City of Wakefield, a metropolitan district in West Yorkshire, England. It lies to the east of Wakefield and south of Castleford.

Jan 1, 2026 · Pontefract, historic market town, Wakefield metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of West Yorkshire, historic county of Yorkshire, northern England. It lies east of the Pennine foothills, 4 …

Step inside the beautiful Art Nouveau building to discover a world where liquorice and voting collide, where we celebrate the captivating stories of Pontefract, its people, and the history of its …

Pontefract is a town in West Yorkshire governed by Wakefield Council. With a population of around 31,000, it is known for its historic Pontefract Castle and the production of Pontefract cakes, a type of …

Pontefract is a picturesque medieval market town situated in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, a historic and mystical county with many stories and legends associated with its bleak moorlands and …

Pontefract is a small market town in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. Explore the top 5 activities, from museums to shopping and ideas for a night out.

Sep 27, 2025 · From the impressive ruins of Pontefract Castle, where echoes of the English Civil War still linger, to the vibrant atmosphere of Pontefract Racecourse, this town is a treasure trove waiting …

Pontefract was notable for growing liquorice, inspiring a famous poem by John Betjeman. Liquorice was first used as a medicine, but 18th-century apothecary George Dunhill noticed that the more sugar he …

Pontefract is a historic market town in West Yorkshire, renowned for its medieval castle, deep-rooted equestrian traditions, and its long-standing association with liquorice.

Pontefract has an old parish church. The town has a historic market, town hall and site of friary. Pontefract has one of Yorkshire's nine horse racecourses. Pontefract has town centre and out-of …