Things to see and do at Castleford Museum

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Highlights

Roman Castleford

A mannequin dressed in replica ancient Roman centurion armour with ancient Roman objects on display to the right of it 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.

Iron Age Chariot

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

Jack Hulme photos

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.

Henry Moore

A young smiling girl with a big stone sculpture

Discover the early life of Castleford sculptor Henry Moore.

Toddler Tuesdays

A traditional-style teddy bear sat on a basket in front of ceramics displays at Castleford Museum

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.

Making their mark

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.

Ebb and Flow by Annie Harrison

The Ebb and Flow display, including artworks made from plants and natural materials, and a water jug made by Annie based on one from our collection.

Annie Harrison is an artist from West Yorkshire. In 2021-2022 she walked along the river network to Hull. The walk took her along the Calder and Aire through Castleford.

Annie collected plants, stories and impressions along the way. She created artworks inspired by the landscape.

See the paintings, prints, and pieces she created in response. Follow her journey of discovery. Find out how the river became her trusted companion.

Reight Neet Aht

Ten women in elegant evening gowns crouched around a marbles ring, ready to roll their marbles. They are smiling at the camera. The photo was taken in the 1950s.

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.)