What's On Castleford

Come and join us on Friday to celebrate the Tour de Yorkshire passing through Castleford close by Queens Mill. There will be a Cycle Forum, Bike Doctor Sessions, Children’s Activities, Mill Tours, Craft Stalls, BBQ, Tombola and Raffle.

Come along and enjoy a great day out at this popular event. There will be FREE boat rides and Canoeing tasters, Children’s entertainment, food and drink. NB Only Disabled Parking on site.

It’s our 29th Annual Northern Racing College Day! This is a unique day in the racing calendar when bookmakers come together to offer their support to the Northern Racing College by sponsoring some of the exciting races on the card.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.

This Spring will once again see the return of our annual Cyclothon. With three routes to choose from (31, 60 and 100 miles) there’s a challenge for everyone! Each route will begin and end at the event hub in Pontefract Park with the cycle itself beginning at 9am.

Bringing together a variety of historic commercial vehicles, classic and vintage cars and plenty more. There’s a good range of Real Ales in the Steam Inn on site, and entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, with a road run around the village for all exhibitors and public on Saturday evening.

Come along and explore this beautiful medieval church with guided tours available and a chance to try bell ringing. See the early 19th century Benedictine nuns’ graves, village stocks and Tudor Almshouse close by. Refreshments available in the cafe.

Come along and have a fun evening with Mike Lynskey, vocalist and multi - instrumentalist. Instruments include: Guitars, Mouthorgan, Tin Whistle, Saxophone, Musical Saw ( not to mention baked bean tin and shovel guitar). Bar in the marquee and refreshments in the cafe.

Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for an easy bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond the Nostell estate. Following an experienced leader, you’ll meet new people, discover new cycle routes and explore the countryside.

Settle down with a hot cuppa and a gripping read in Nostell’s second-hand book shop. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 4pm from Saturday 14 April until Sunday 28 October 2018. You’ll find many titles to choose from at very reasonable prices.

Join the Nordic walking group every Tuesday for some exercise in the parkland to boost your fitness and your mood! Using the poles, you can tone the upper and lower body at the same time and burn nearly twice as many calories than ordinary walking.

Learn a few secrets from Nostell’s kitchen gardener, from growing giant onions to the perfect potatoes. Join Mark in the kitchen garden for his top tips for growing fruit and veg, with seasonal highlights including rhubarb, herbs and summer fruits.

Enjoy an hour’s walk around Nostell’s picturesque parkland. Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

Enjoy an hour’s walk around Nostell’s picturesque parkland. Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

Join in this free weekly 5km timed run through the parkland, which is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in. People of every ability are encouraged to get involved; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; all are welcome.

Join the weekly junior parkrun, a timed 2km run for children aged 4 - 14. It’s open to all, free, safe and easy to take part in - what are you waiting for' Starting from the Stables the 2km course takes you up to Obelisk Lodge and back through Nostell’s woodland and rolling parkland.

Have an aspiring runner in your family aged 4-9' Come and join Ackworth Junior Runners for running fun and games on the vistas. Meeting every Monday, April - August, it’s the perfect way to get outdoors and active.

Visit this brand new exhibition to discover how Thomas Chippendale made his name: from the publication of his pattern book of furniture designs to masterminding entire rooms in the latest 18th century fashions for Rowland Winn at Nostell.

Join us in 2018 as we celebrate 300 years since the birth of Thomas Chippendale, one of the most influential English designers in history.

Thomas Chippendale inspired countless designers and craftspeople to copy his styles, techniques and trademark quality. Be part of the #Chipster generation in 2018 by joining in creative workshops to make your own masterpieces.

Join in fortnightly stories, crafts and outdoor activities with your mini adventurers, especially for under 5s. Each session we’ve different activities themed around a story book, from planting seeds like Mr McGregor and going on a bear hunt to making mud pies like Superworm.

Enjoy an hour’s walk around Nostell’s picturesque parkland. Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

For adults only, explore the house after hours with the help of artists, musicians and makers. At four evening openings through the year, enjoy a pop-up bar from Wakefield Beer Exchange, artisan food and a range of music, poetry and artist-led demos and activities.

Enjoy an hour’s walk around Nostell’s picturesque parkland. Get some free exercise with a gentle stroll around the park led by our experienced walk leader. Join the group of regular walkers to take in the changing seasons and enjoy a cuppa in the cafe each week. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

Join in this free weekly 5km timed run through the parkland, which is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in. People of every ability are encouraged to get involved; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; all are welcome.

Join a family-friendly guided night-time walk through the gardens, spotting our furry friends and all sorts of nocturnal residents including frogs and owls. At Nostell, we’ve hundreds of bats roosting in the trees and buildings around the grounds and many other species that come out at night.

Join the weekly junior parkrun, a timed 2km run for children aged 4 - 14. It’s open to all, free, safe and easy to take part in - what are you waiting for' Starting from the Stables the 2km course takes you up to Obelisk Lodge and back through Nostell’s woodland and rolling parkland.

Fancy getting into cycling but want a gentle start' Join ride leaders from Wakefield District Cycle Forum for an easy bike ride exploring the parkland and beyond the Nostell estate. These short rides are ideal for beginners, families and those wanting to build their confidence.

Join the Nordic walking group every Tuesday for some exercise in the parkland to boost your fitness and your mood! Using the poles, you can tone the upper and lower body at the same time and burn nearly twice as many calories than ordinary walking.

Explore Nostell’s flora, fauna and history in this 2.5 mile guided walk across the parkland. Our knowledgeable guides will share the history and geography of the estate, from the original Augustinian priory to the architecture that you can see today including Druid’s Bridge and Robert Adam’s Obelisk...

Join in fortnightly stories, crafts and outdoor activities with your mini adventurers, especially for under 5s. Each session we’ve different activities themed around a story book, from planting seeds like Mr McGregor and going on a bear hunt to making mud pies like Superworm.

Learn all about the Winn family’s love of horses and the hidden areas of the stable block that visitors don’t normally see.

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to look after Nostell’s outdoor areas' Don your wellies and join the gardeners for hands-on activities through the seasons, from mulching veg beds and watering plants to leaf clearing.

Are you looking for some expert help conserving your personal archive? This bespoke experience with Head of Conservation at WYAS, Shirley Jones, will provide you with tailored solutions. Including hands on experience of packaging and cleaning specific to your needs. Lunch and refreshments will be provided

Rachel Platonov, from the University of Manchester, will be giving a talk on the history of the circus to celebrate Circus250. There will also be the opportunity to see our Circus250 exhibition, telling the story of the circus in West Yorkshire.

Drop-in 10am - 5pm, Free Look out for our Explore & Draw stations in the galleries. Borrow looking tools, handling objects and drawing materials to explore the galleries and create your own artworks. For more information visit our website.

Drop-in 10am - 5pm, Free Look out for our Explore & Draw stations in the galleries. Borrow looking tools, handling objects and drawing materials to explore the galleries and create your own artworks. For more information visit our website.

Heather Small - The Voice of M People. Artists performing: Heather Small.: Tickets avaiable.

Thumbelina dances and Thumbelina sings,Thumbelina finds trouble in all sorts of things.She makes her choices, ignores the wisest voicesLanding slap bang in the middle of strife,Leading to a topsy turvy life!

Stiles and Drew’s musical Adventure based on the story of Peter Pan - the boy who never grew up. Based on the timeless story, this beautiful adaptation is full of magic. Haunting music, Fearless flying and Swashbuckling Pirates. Come and join in the fun

John Proctor and Son are Proud to present the Wakefield May Day Gala 2018!!! The annual Wakefield May Day Gala is FREE entry and is a well established event which attracts large crowds every year. If you have already had the pleasure of attending this event we do hope that you will be able to join us again.

An action-packed themed weekend about the outlaw and insurgent who robbed the rich to give to the poor.

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

Inviting all musicians to join the conversation with world renowned tabla maestro Pandit Yogesh Samsi. Learn about the tabla, both as a solo and as an accompanying instrument. Listen carefully to its technical intricacies and the many different styles.

The Inner Vision Orchestra is the UK’s only ensemble of blind and visually impaired musicians. Founded in 2012 by Indian Music Maestro Baluji Shrivastav OBE, its aim is to promote blind and visually impaired artists, and to address their absence in the British music scene.

Residents of Leeds and beyond are cordially invited to attend the live streaming of Harry and Meghan’s big day at Curve on Saturday, May 19th!

’The Stalls’ enters its fourth year of hosting its outdoor Makers Market on the grounds of Arts@Trinity Church, on Boar Lane in Leeds city centre. Our aim is to provide a platform for talented designers and makers (new, emerging and established) to showcase and sell their wares.

From renowned children’s theatre company tutti frutti, Keepy Uppy tells an extraordinary tale of love, devotion, family and the power of team spirit, set in the world of football.

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