Name: Castleford Museum
Rating: 5.0

Castleford Museum

Carlton Street, Castleford, UK

1-99 Years

Description

Visiting Castleford Museum travel through 15,000 years of history at Castleford Museum! Learn about the Romans and discover what they left behind. Explore local industry. Discover Castleford’s sports stars and artists.

There’s so much to see at Castleford Museum! From awesome ancient objects, to pit village photography, there's lots to explore also there’s lots to do at Castleford Museum! Explore Castleford’s story in an interactive way here at the museum.

Castleford Museum is free entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Dress up: Think you could make it in the Roman army? Model some armour and march around the museum. Pop on a pair of clogs and walk in a coal miner’s shoes.
Play: Would you have liked to steer the Iron Age chariot? Why not take our mini wooden chariots for a spin. Throw a tea party for your family and friends! The patterned cups and plates are like the ones made in Castleford potteries.
Strike a pose: Have you ever dreamed of being a rugby league champion like Castleford’s legends?
Have a chat: Step back in time to the Castleford Forum meeting place. People used to gather at the Forum to talk about the day's events. Perch on the plinth of our replica lamppost for a natter.
Explore: Head on a history hunt with our Little Spotter's guide. Can you find all the objects around the museum?
Cut, stick and colour: Take a seat at our activity tables and enjoy a range of crafts. There is something for you to make and take every day!

Facilities

Parking: The nearest car park is at Aire Street car park. Use WF10 1JL in your sat nav. It costs £1.60 for up to two hours. The nearest free car park is at Castleford Railway Station. Use WF10 1SA in your sat nav. It is free for up to two hours.
Food & Drinks: There are food outlets nearby.
Toilets: There is an accessible toilet with baby changing facilities on the ground floor of the building.
Dogs: Only assistance dogs and guide dogs are allowed in Castleford Museum.

What to see

Things to see at Castleford Museum:

Iron Age chariot burial: This chariot is over 2000 years old. Find out about the Iron Age man who was buried with it.
Ancient Roman sandal: Imagine walking in a Roman soldier's shoes. These incredibly rare leather sandals come from the fort of Lagentium (Roman Castleford).
Jack Hulme photographs: Be transported back to the mid 1900s. See local life through the lens of amateur photographer Jack Hulme.
'A present from Castleford': Look out for the charming decorations on this hand decorated mixing bowl. It was a gift to Amelia Hartley for New Year 1903.
Draped Reclining Figure: Admire this beautiful bronze by Castleford’s most famous son.
Sweet-filled walking sticks: Check out our glass walking sticks full of sprinkles. From the 1800s to 1980s, Castleford was a centre of glass making.

For more information please visit: https://museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk/visit/castleford-museum/things-to-see-at-castleford-museum/

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday - Friday: 9:30am to 5pm.
Saturday: 9:30am to 4pm.
Wednesday: Closed.
Sunday: Closed.

Address: Carlton Street, Castleford, UK

Post Code: WF10 1BB

Council: Wakefield

County: West Yorkshire

By Bus: Castleford Museum is 0.3 miles from Castleford Bus Station.
By Train: Castleford Museum is 0.3 miles from Castleford Railway Station.
By Car/Coach: You can reach Castleford Museum from the M62 via Junction 32 along the A639 / A6539. Use WF10 1BB in your sat nav.
Parking: The nearest car park is at Aire Street car park. Use WF10 1JL in your sat nav. It costs £1.60 for up to two hours. The nearest free car park is at Castleford Railway Station. Use WF10 1SA in your sat nav. It is free for up to two hours.