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Things to see in Pontefract (United Kingdom): 23 places and when to go
Pontefract is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (6), History (4), Nature (3). The best known are Sandal Castle, Pontefract Castle and Brodsworth Hall. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.6676, -1.3172
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (6) · History (4) · Nature (3) · Museums and art (3) · Hiking (3) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 73 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pontefract
The places in and around Pontefract, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sandal CastleMedieval castle in England11 km
- Pontefract CastleCastle in West Yorkshire, England, UK3.2 km
- Brodsworth HallGrade I listed historic house museum in Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, UK13 km
- Cannon HallCountry house museum in Cawthorne, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom21 km
- Church of All Saints, SilkstoneAnglican church in Silkstone, South Yorkshire, England, UK21 km
- Fairburn Ings RSPB reserveRSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom8.0 km
- Tickle Cock BridgePedestrian underpass in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England6.8 km
- Trinity Methodist Church, CastlefordChurch in West Yorkshire, England6.9 km
- Diggerland YorkshireDigger theme park in Yorkshire7.2 km
- Elsecar Heritage CentreLiving history museum in Elsecar, England20 km
- Kellington WindmillWindmill in Kellington, Selby, North Yorkshire, England, UK11 km
- Pontefract Market HallMarket hall in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, UK2.7 km
- Pontefract MuseumMuseum in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom2.7 km
- Acorn BreweryBrewery16 km
- Hilltop Brewery TapBrewery6.8 km
- Rosse ObservatoryObservatory1.8 km
- Tarn 51Brewery9.1 km
- Thomas FawcettBrewery6.8 km
- Tigertops BreweryBrewery14 km
- Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Leeds)Hiking10 km
- Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Selby)Hiking7.5 km
- Wakefield WayTrail in England, United Kingdom8.0 km
- YWT Hollinhurst WoodProtected area11 km
When to go to Pontefract
The best time to visit Pontefract is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:44
- FebPossible9:30
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:44
- MayBest time15:40
- JunBest time16:47
- JulBest time16:19
- AugBest time14:36
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:14
- NovBetter not8:15
- DecPossible7:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 13. In April, 22 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pontefract
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 73 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Goole17 places25 km
- Leeds113 places25 km
- Doncaster19 places26 km
- Bradford97 places32 km
- Sheffield130 places36 km
- York90 places37 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pontefract?
The best known: Sandal Castle, Pontefract Castle, Brodsworth Hall, Cannon Hall, Church of All Saints, Silkstone. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pontefract?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 13.
How do you get to Pontefract?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 73 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pontefract as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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