Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Pontefract Museum
Pontefract Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Pontefract Museum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Pontefract Museum is located in Pontefract, Yorkshire, with the postcode WF8. The museum showcases the history and heritage of the local area, featuring various artefacts and exhibitions. It serves as a resource for understanding Pontefract's past and its significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6920, -1.3120
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF8 1AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- Phone
- +44 1977 722740
- Official site
- www.wakefield.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/863472534 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontefract Museum?
- Pontefract Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF8 1AP), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- Is Pontefract Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Pontefract Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pontefract Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WF8 1AP. It sits within the Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley parliamentary constituency.