What's On and Things To Do Around Pontefract

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Join us in The Workshop, our new creative space at Nostell for a drop-in craft session. This season we will be looking at some simple book binding methods. During your house visit, take a break to try out different craft activities in a relaxing, informal environment. Suitable for all adults.

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.

As part of a small group, with lots of help on hand from our resident expert MC Woodcrafts, you can create and craft your own natural wooden creation to take home. All tools and materials are provided. From log to spoon, experience the full process of transforming a log into your own hand carved spoon.

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.

1 day introduction to green woodworking for families in partnership with MC Woodcraft. An day introduction to green woodworking for families in partnership with MC Woodcraf.t Discover the hands-on techniques of green woodworking and fire lighting as a family. Campfire cooking jacket potato lunch included.

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.

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.

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.

Kick off the Summer of Sport with Wakefield District Cycle Forum. Have a go at cycle skills and join led rides around the 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.

Book on to this behind-the-scenes tour to see parts of the house not normally open to visitors. You’ll visit the cellars and near derelict servants’ quarters to learn how the family and their servants lived and worked at Nostell. Booking Essential. Phone: 01924 863892.

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...

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.

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.

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

The spirit of Chippendale lives on! Nostell is teaming up with 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year, The Hepworth Wakefield to explore the role of artists in influencing interiors with special commissions from Giles Round and key collection loans.

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.

Fancy something a little different for your Friday night, for adults only' Explore after hours and help us celebrate the 300th birthday of the influential designer and furniture-maker, Thomas Chippendale.

Explore how Chippendale helped create bespoke interiors and objects for his ambitious client Rowland Winn in the opulent state rooms. Immerse yourself in a world of fashion, luxury, innovation and the rollercoaster life of a top-end designer.

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.

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.

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.

Join Ackworth Road Runners on this invigorating run through the gently undulating Nostell parkland. The run consists of two laps starting and finishing in front of the house. The route follows a mixture of tarmac driveways, well surfaced paths plus a section of grass parkland with a section of gardens around the lake.

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.

Join us in The Workshop, our new creative space at Nostell for a drop-in craft session. This season we will be looking at some simple book binding methods. During your house visit, take a break to try out different craft activities in a relaxing, informal environment. Suitable for all adults.

Come racing with us today and enjoy whippet racing before the first race! And the first 500 people wearing a flat cap will also be able to pick up either a free Racecard, drinks voucher or betting voucher! totepool will be sponsoring 7 high class, competitive races including the Listed totepool.

This is a day not to be missed with some brilliant action on the track! This raceday also welcomes our inaugural ‘The Art of Racing Raceday’ – celebrating everything we know and love and The Sport of Kings! We’ll be looking for 7 guest tipsters to each preview one of the races on the day.

This is a day not to be missed with some brilliant action on the track featuring the Listed Weatherbys Pipalong Stakes! There’s an impressive role of honour to this race with horses such as Gifted Girl and Red Bloom amongst the previous winners.

Join us for our annual fun afternoon where there will be entertainment including The Nightingales and Vibe, stalls, attractions for children, Tombola, Raffle and Cafe.

Come along and explore this lovely medieval church and the surrounding area of the old village of Kirkthorpe. See the Benedictine Nuns graves, village stocks and the Tudor Alms House ( also known as the Old Hospital) built by John Freeston of Normanton. Guided tours available with a chance to try bell ringing.

New to using archives or stuck on a piece of research? Book a 45 minute slot where you will receive one-to one guidance from our professional Archive team to help guide you through using our fascinating collections.

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.

Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir presents its 2018 Summer Concert in the striking surroundings of Wakefield Cathedral. The Concert will feature 2 ’secular’ cantatas. Firstly the unique yet ever popular Carmina Burana by Carl Orff.

Letz Zep. Artists performing: Letz Zep.: Tickets avaiable.

A brand new night of comedy at Mecca Wakefield. Featuring: Barry Dodds, Silky and Martin Mor. Date: Friday 22nd June Time: 9.30pm Venue: Mecca Venue Address: Westgate Retail & Leisure park, Collinsway, Wakefield WF2 9SE Venue Website: www.meccabingo.

Amongst old orchard trees is hidden a restful family suburban garden of acre. Wildlife encouraged by many nesting boxes, ponds, wild flower area, log piles for hedgehogs and flowers to attract butterflies. Secluded summerhouse enclosed by colourful tapestry hedge and architectural planting.

Run, jog or walk around the Kapow! Superhero Challenge obstacle course and take on 10 inflatable obstacles including a foam maze - set over 5km in Temple Newsam estate.

Singing songs and making music together is a fantastic way of supporting the development and well-being of children under 4 - and it’s fun for adults too!

Come and meet Time Travellers from Anglo Saxon Warriors and Tudor servants to 18th century folk and Air-Raid Aunties baking for Britain in our WW2 Kitchen!

The Lamproom Theatre in Barnsley plays host to Manford’s Comedy Club. This live comedy show features four brilliant comedians from around the UK personally selected by Jason Manford.

*** Barnsley Baby and Childrens Market Nearly New Sale Sunday 8 July 2018 , 12 - 2pm , Barnsley Academy *** Love a Bargain ? If so join us at our up and coming Barnsley nearly new sale where HUNDREDS of pre - loved bargains are waiting to find new homes!

This is no ordinary 5k. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. To come together. To raise money. To BEAT CANCER. 5k (or just over 3 miles) is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities. You can take part however you like and choose to run, jog or walk your way around the course.