Things to see and do at Castleford Museum

Did you know that Castleford was originally a Roman fort and settlement? Find out more about what is hidden beneath the current town.

Find out more about this 2300-year-old chariot and the man who was buried beneath it.

Jack Hulme was a hairdresser and talented photographer. He was from the pit village of Fryston.

His striking black and white images are a fascinating record of a mining community in the mid-1900s.

Discover the early life of Castleford sculptor Henry Moore.

Join Charlie Bear for a lively session of storytelling, crafts and rhymes! Sessions run every Tuesday in term time, from 10am to 11am.

We’ll be inspired by museum objects and a different theme each month. These sessions are specially designed for ages 2 to 5.

Alice Gostick was an influential art teacher from Castleford. She sparked a passion for pottery painting across the country. Talented local craftswomen followed her example. Together they established Castleford's proud tradition of hand decorating ceramics.

We pay tribute to the women who rallied together during the 1984-85 miners’ strike.

Discover how they protected communities and often changed their lives in the process.

Explore the surprising story of this special event. Castleford held a yearly marbles competition from 1936-1958 called Reight Neet Aht. Lots of famous people attended over the years. It raised money for good causes.

Find out which stage, screen and sporting stars brought the glitz and glamour to Cas.  

(Photo courtesy of Wakefield Libraries Photographic Collection.)

Explore the incredible history of girls rugby league at Castleford Academy.

Marvel at the school’s honours board. Hear from former students who have made it to the sport’s highest level. See the current stars in action.