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Celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Pontefract Castle
What better backdrop for a royal event than a mighty castle? Join us for a 1950s themed celebration event at Pontefract Castle to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Expect fantastic live music including vintage duos, acoustic guitars and upbeat Jubilee themed sets, as well as 1940s inspire all-female trio The Honeybirds!
Check out what’s happening on the big screen with the Yorkshire Film Archive‘s ‘Seen To Be Believed’ – an affectionate look at how the people of Yorkshire and the North East celebrated coronations, jubilees and royal visits through the decades.
There’s plenty for the kids to do too, with free arts and crafts and creative bubble workshops taking place throughout the day. Plus keep an eye out for the Royal Guard stilt walkers, the Great British Tea Party and Union Jack themed flag dancers!
Feel free to bring your picnic or purchase food on the day from our street food vendors – pizza and hog roasts will be available from Bears Street Food and drinks will be available from the Grandstand Mobile Bar. If you’d rather a classic Jubilee-themed afternoon tea, scroll down to see what’s on offer from Cromwells.
In the evening, a choir will be performing the official commonwealth song along with a piece by a bugle and cornet player.
Thursday's event will culminate with the lighting of the beacon as part of the national beacon lighting programme at 9.45pm, followed by a short firework display.
Expect fantastic live music including vintage duos, acoustic guitars and upbeat Jubilee themed sets, as well as 1940s inspire all-female trio The Honeybirds!
Check out what’s happening on the big screen with the Yorkshire Film Archive‘s ‘Seen To Be Believed’ – an affectionate look at how the people of Yorkshire and the North East celebrated coronations, jubilees and royal visits through the decades.
There’s plenty for the kids to do too, with free arts and crafts and creative bubble workshops taking place throughout the day. Plus keep an eye out for the Royal Guard stilt walkers, the Great British Tea Party and Union Jack themed flag dancers!
Feel free to bring your picnic or purchase food on the day from our street food vendors – pizza and hog roasts will be available from Bears Street Food and drinks will be available from the Grandstand Mobile Bar. If you’d rather a classic Jubilee-themed afternoon tea, scroll down to see what’s on offer from Cromwells.
In the evening, a choir will be performing the official commonwealth song along with a piece by a bugle and cornet player.
Thursday's event will culminate with the lighting of the beacon as part of the national beacon lighting programme at 9.45pm, followed by a short firework display.
The events are free to attend.
Thursday 2 June, 2pm - 10pm
Friday 3 June, 10am - 4pm
Thursday 2 June, 2pm - 10pm
Friday 3 June, 10am - 4pm
Pontefract Castle
The Lodge Castle Chain
Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1QH
Thu 2 Jun 2022 and Fri 3 Jun 2022
Website:
www.wakefield.gov.uk/events-and-culture/queen-elizabeth-platinum-jubilee-2022/celebrating-th
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