Castleford Forum Library & Museum
📍 Carlton St, Castleford WF10 1BB, UK
About Castleford Forum Library & Museum
Castleford Forum Library & Museum offers an engaging journey through the rich history of Castleford. Located within the modern Castleford Forum Library, this highly-rated museum, boasting an impressive 4.8/5 stars from visitors, is a local gem. It's particularly noted for its focus on the town's Roman past, including significant finds from the historic Castleford Roman Fort, providing a refreshing local perspective often missed in larger institutions. Entry is free, making it an accessible cultural experience for everyone.
Visitors consistently praise the museum for being small, interesting, and quiet, offering a welcoming atmosphere. It provides fascinating insights into local heritage, captivating both adults and children with its exhibits. Reviews highlight it as a great place for families, with free activities often available for younger visitors, ensuring an enjoyable and educational outing for all. The team is committed to making the museum inclusive, with its accessible facilities frequently appreciated by guests.
Visiting Information
Castleford Forum Library & Museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. The museum features wheelchair accessible parking and an accessible entrance, with an elevator available to reach the exhibits on the second floor. For convenience, debit cards, NFC payments, and cash are all accepted.
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📍 Carlton St, Castleford WF10 1BB, UK
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Showing 5 of 27 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 3 February 2026.
Small little museum showcasing local history including finds from Castleford Roman Fort. Could do with bit more info on history of fort. Free entry.
Lovely little museum! I've been past here a million times and I've lived in castleford and I never knew this place existed! Small but interesting and quiet museum situated on the second floor of the library. Free entry and activities for children
Me and my friends thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this museum that we definitely found accessible, using a sign by the entrance to know the correct floor that we rose up to in an elevator! A lot of the exhibits are focused on Castleford, which felt refreshing since most museums aren't really centered around their town or city. The historic displays are marvellous and the pictures give a powerful delve into history, similarly to how the items represent Castleford trade well! A theatre collection from Keith makes for a nice addition and I spoke to the staff a few times, finding them to be patient and approachable.
I love visiting this small museum, I visited today to show some possible roman beads I have found and I spoke to Jade who was very helpful with my enquiry, she also sent information to the museum curator for further assessment for me.It is a shame they aren't housed somewhere bigger though as I think castleford needs a larger museum with so much history packed into it! I do also think that castleford museum would benefit from a Facebook page also so local people who maybe don't get to travel can see what is there and also to have an interactive chat section with a curator if they think they have found items of significance, I for one would love that,I loved on Facebook but couldn't find one unfortunately. I know a few people who would enjoy that plus it may get the museum a little more publicity because it is so understated its a shame for it to be overlooked!
Lovely place to visit and there is added fun for the children, it’s free to enter