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From taking part in an archaeological dig at Castleford Roman Festival to enjoying sweet treats at the Pontefract Liquorice Festival – there’s something for all families to get involved in. The season ends on a high with The Hatchling, an unforgettable event coming to Wakefield this August bank holiday!
Make the summer of 2024 one to remember for your family with memories that last a lifetime.
WordFest
May 2024
Wakefield libraries and other venues across the district are celebrating words by holding a wide range of free, exciting events and activities for WordFest as part of Our Year!
From puppetry, storytelling, Makaton and music to crafts, performances, workshops and author talks… there truly is something for everyone to enjoy.
Highlights include:
Up and Away! By Tmesis Theatre
An interactive family friendly show using words, puppetry, and physical theatre, in a celebration of hope and dreaming the impossible!
Wandering Words Trail
Discover old and unusual words you might not have encountered, and even create some of your own, in a wordy trail around Pontefract Castle.
Darn’ t’pit at the Addy
Enjoy a mining themed wild tots outdoor play session with your under 5s at The Old Quarry Adventure Playground in Knottingley.
Castleford Roman Festival
Saturday 1 June 2024
Celebrate Castleford’s Roman heritage during a free family fun day at Castleford Roman Festival.
Explore the bustling Roman-themed market, watch the street show, take part in an Archaeology Dig, join a guided tour, unleash your creativity at the craft activities and much more!
Pontefract Liquorice Festival
Sunday 14 July 2024
Get ready for sweet-themed fun at the Pontefract Liquorice Festival.
This year will see the return of the famous food & drink market, street entertainment, live music, and workshops, alongside the Pontefract Liquorice Parade which is back for 2024!
A Grand Day Out
August 2024
Have ‘A Grand Day Out’ with your family this summer as we bring Wakefield’s summer festival on tour across the district in Castleford, Wakefield and South Elmsall!
Expect free family fun including a giant sandpit, face painting, funfair rides and seaside activities that will bring that beach cheer.
Castleford | 2 – 3 August
Wakefield | 9 – 10 August
South Elmsall | 16 – 17 August
The Hatchling
Friday 23 – Sunday 25 August 2024
At the heart of Our Year will be The Hatchling, a spectacular outdoor show featuring a groundbreaking dragon puppet created and produced by Trigger. Our beautiful visitor will hatch, builds herself a nest and to take to the skies!
This ground-breaking performance will unfold over the August Bank Holiday weekend culminating in an extraordinary finale of spectacle and flight at Pugneys Country Park.
Discover more about Our Year 2024 on our website and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming events.