Museums & Galleries · York
Pontefract Museum
📍 WF8 1BD
Photo: Stanley Walker (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore royal connections and Civil War treasures
- Discover the history of liquorice
- See Civil War treasure hoards
- See a piece of political history
- Housed in a beautiful Art Nouveau building
Pontefract Museum sits in a beautiful Art Nouveau building in Pontefract town centre, celebrating the town's extraordinary history. Inside, you can explore royal connections and Civil War treasures, discover Civil War treasure hoards, learn about a piece of political history, and find out about the sweet success of local liquorice. Entry is free, and the exhibits are designed to engage visitors of all ages, making it a good choice for families. Access information is available for those who need help moving around the spaces, including details on toilets and accessible parking. If you're staying nearby, Pontefract Tanshelf station is just 0.3 miles away, and there are 6 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Booking
- Free entry
- Best for
- Families of all ages
- Accessibility
- Access information available, including toilets and accessible parking
From the attraction's own website on 25 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Parking
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Pontefract Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Pontefract Tanshelf 0.3 miles
- Pontefract Baghill 0.4 miles
- Pontefract Monkhill 0.5 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page