Many people believe that the castle is haunted by its previous residents and it’s now opening its doors to groups who are interested in researching the existence of the paranormal. Groups are ...

Pontefract Castle. Picture Bruce Rollinson Becoming an important administrative centre, Pontefract was to be protected by a new castle. Initially, this was of a motte and bailey design.

It also plays host to quite a few ghosts! It is, of course, Pontefract Castle and we've been finding out more about one of West Yorkshire's most historic spots! Pontefract Castle's just one of ...

The outline of a 15th-century chapel has been discovered beneath the ground at Pontefract Castle during a recent survey. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get ...

Ltd has failed to deliver its obligations under the contract for the works at Pontefract Castle. “There has been no work on site since mid-March and despite numerous attempts to contact senior ...

Edward I called Pontefract the "Key to the North" A project to conserve the remains of Pontefract Castle in West Yorkshire has received £65,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The money has been ...

Conservation work on a West Yorkshire Castle has been given a funding boost of £27,000. The grant from English Heritage will go towards the first phase of development work at Pontefract Castle, which ...