Pontefract Magistrates Courthouse
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Pontefract Magistrates Courthouse

Explore a treasure trove of antiques and collectibles within the historic Pontefract Magistrates Courthouse, complete with an upstairs café.

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The Pontefract Magistrates Courthouse, a landmark building on Front Street, has been beautifully repurposed into a bustling Antiques Centre known as the Magistrates Market. With an outstanding Google rating of 4.9/5 stars, it's a popular destination for those seeking unique finds. Visitors can discover a vast array of antiques and collectibles spread across numerous cabinets and rooms.

Housed within this historic setting, the centre offers a diverse selection of items, appealing to all tastes and budgets. Customers frequently praise the wide variety of goods available, from small collectables to significant pieces. An upstairs café provides a delightful spot to relax and refuel, serving great food and homemade cakes, making it a perfect outing for browsing and socialising.

Visiting Information

The Magistrates Market is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on Sundays. The centre features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for all visitors.

4.9

from 8 reviews

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Showing 5 of 8 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 4 February 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
6 years ago

Brilliant Antiques Centre, over 150 cabinets plus rooms, items range from 5 pounds to 15,000! Something for everyone. Check out the cafe upstairs, great food, homemade cakes etc.

Anonymous
4/5
7 years ago

Antiques and collectables, nice modern shop with space and lots of variety of goods. Excellent location in heart of pontefract, well worth a visit. Easy parking in tesco or public car park .

Anonymous
5/5
2 years ago

As a member of the thinking forward 4 mental health choir we went to entertain the clientele for the day.

Anonymous
5/5
6 years ago

Lovely range of antiques, curios and collectables. Helpful staff

Anonymous
5/5
7 years ago

It's going to be an Antiques centre in 2019 .. looking forward to that !

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📍 2 Front St, Pontefract WF8 1BW, UK

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2 Front St, Pontefract WF8 1BW, UK

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Source: Google