How to get to Pontefract Castle

Getting there

By public transport:

Pontefract has three train stations, all of which are near to Pontefract Castle.

Pontefract Monkhill station is 0.3 miles away from Pontefract Castle. Please note there is no step-free access between the two platforms at Pontefract Monkhill, and they are connected by a footbridge with steps.

Pontefract Tanshelf station is about 1 mile away from Pontefract Castle. There is step-free access between the platforms at Pontefract Tanshelf.
These two stations are on the Leeds and Wakefield route.

Pontefract Baghill station is 0.3 miles away from Pontefract Castle. There is step-free access between the platforms at Pontefract Baghill. This station is on the Sheffield and York route.

Pontefract Castle is about 0.2 miles away from Pontefract Bus Station. There is a slight decline down towards the castle, and an incline back towards the bus station.

By Car and Coach:

Easily accessible from the A1 or Junction 32 of the M62. Follow the brown tourism signs for the castle or use WF8 2JF in your sat nav. There is a coach turning circle located here. Get directions with Google Maps

Parking:

Our car park is free and is located directly behind the castle. The postcode is WF8 2JF.

Disabled Parking and Drop-Off:

Our car drop-off point and two disabled parking bays are accessed via a different route on Castle Chain, located at the front of the castle. Please use WF8 1QH in your sat nav.

Please note. The disabled parking area at the front of the castle is a dead end with no turning space for coaches. There is a turning circle for coaches located opposite the castle car park, follow WF8 2JF.

Coach Parking:

Coach parking is available at Friarwood Car Park (charges apply). Please use WF8 1QY in your sat nav.

There is now also a coach space on North Baileygate. It is between the castle car park and All Saints church. Please note this section is one way, with access from Southgate only.

Other Car Parks:

Please note the castle car park fills up quickly on event days. There is parking available in nearby town centre car parks within easy walking distance of the castle (charges apply). More information on parking in Pontefract.

All Press and Media enquiries for any of our sites should be made to the Press Office at pressoffice@wakefield.gov.uk

Bicycle rack

We have a free bicycle rack available near the main entrance. Please note all bicycles are left at your own risk, and any remaining bicycles will be locked in overnight when the gates close to the public.