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Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract WF8 1QH Tel: 01977
723440 A notorious 12th century stone motte and bailey fortress
standing high on a ridge, with a great ditch, barbican and two
stone walled outer baileys. The site is owned by Wakefield Museums
& Arts Department. In the centre of Pontefract.
Nostell Priory (NT), Doncaster
Road, Nostell, Wakefield WF4 1QE Tel: 01924 863892 Palladian
house built in 1733 by James Paine, where Chippendale started
out his career by making furniture especially for the house.
National Trust charges apply. About 4 miles southwest of Pontefract.
Pontefract Racecourse, 33 Ropergate, Pontefract WF8 1LE Tel:
01977 703224 - Pontefract is one of the best appointed courses
of its kind in the country. There are modern bars and refreshment
areas in all enclosures. pontefract-races.co.uk. In the centre
of Pontefract.
XSCAPE CASTLEFORD (Located
at J32 off M62), Xscape Ltd, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, Castleford
WF10 4TA. The country’s biggest REAL snow slope, Europe’s
tallest indoor ice climbing walls, 2 rock climbing walls, an
aerial assault course, indoor skateboard park, Laserzone, bowling,
multiplex cinema, 20 bars and restaurants. www.xscape.co.uk.
About 2 miles north of Pontefract.
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