Pontefract Castle Car Park
📍 The Booths, Pontefract WF8 2JF, UK
About Pontefract Castle Car Park
Pontefract Castle Car Park offers convenient access for visitors eager to explore the magnificent ruins of Pontefract Castle. Situated a short walk from the historic site, this car park is highly regarded by guests, boasting an impressive Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Visitors frequently praise the ease of parking, noting its often free availability and gravel surface. The short stroll from the car park leads directly to the castle grounds, allowing immediate immersion into its rich history. Reviewers often highlight the castle itself as an "amazing place," offering engaging displays and fascinating insights into its past. The accessible location makes it a popular choice for both local residents discovering a nearby treasure and tourists exploring Yorkshire's heritage.
Exploring the Castle Grounds
Beyond the car park's convenience, the adjacent castle complex enhances the overall visitor experience. Guests can enjoy a good visitor centre, a welcoming café, and breathtaking views from the castle walls, especially on clear days. Many visitors also enjoy specific attractions like the dungeon tour, adding another layer to their exploration of this historic landmark.
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📍 The Booths, Pontefract WF8 2JF, UK
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Great free gravel car park, probably about 10 spaces then a very short walk up to the castle, I was able to get a space at 11am on a Saturday morning but it did seem to get busy when I returned at 1. It’s a great free car park.
Amazing place I can't believe I've never been with it being so close to where I live and it's completely free, really interesting displays posted throughout.
Enjoyable visit. Good visitor centre and cafe. Views from castle walls. It was a clear day on my visit, you could see for miles. The dungeon tour was interesting, but don't expect gore!! More of a large holding cell, full of ancient graffiti. The castle has connections to the Magna Carta through John de Lacy. See posted photo.
Can't fault a free car park. I got there early and there were about four or so vehicles there. I spent a while at the castle on a midweek day and by the time I left it was much fuller, but still had 6 or 7 slots free. It is a short walk up to the castle. There are two disabled parking bays right outside the castle entrance. Opposite the car park are the foundation ruins of Kirkebi Anglo Saxon church. It's information board also has the text in braille. If you cross the road, you can also visit the unique church of All Saints.
In a good location to visit the castle and free. Unfortunately the surface is prone to being washed away. Being on a slope, channels form during wet weather.