Pontefract
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Market town in West Yorkshire, England
Pontefract is a historic market town in the City of Wakefield, a metropolitan district in West Yorkshire, England. It lies to the east of Wakefield and south of Castleford. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it had a population of 30,881 at the 2011 Census.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 30,881
- Coordinates
- 53.691, -1.313
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Pontefract
Part of England, United Kingdom, Pontefract is a low-key town. The population is roughly 30,881. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards culture.
Things to do in Pontefract
Culture in Pontefract
(1)On the culture side, Pontefract offers Mines. It is a direct read of Pontefract's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Access Pontefract through a larger town in England; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Pontefract that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pontefract known for?
- Pontefract is mainly a destination for culture, set in England, United Kingdom with around 30,881 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Pontefract?
- You can plan around Mines in Pontefract. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Pontefract located?
- Administratively, Pontefract sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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