The folks at Pontefract Museum have created some imaginary information labels for some of the objects. Can you identify which labels contain the truthful facts and which ones are simply fictional tales?
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A valuable heritage site and visitor attraction, the ruins of Pontefract Castle occupy a commanding position overlooking the historic market town of Pontefract.
The Wakefield Museum is home to both local treasures and myriad stories of people’s lives through history.
Step back in time and explore the history of Castleford from the Bronze Age to the present day.
Discover the house and gardens of this 18th-century architectural masterpiece surrounded by 300 acres of landscaped parkland.
A multi award-winning hotel and spa in an incredible location on an island in the middle of a lake.
Just a short walk away from Wakefield’s central attractions and restaurants, this boutique accommodation offers something a little different from the mainstream hotels.
Welcome to Yorkshire and Oulton Hall & Spa. Perfectly located to explore the whole of Yorkshire, standing within the beautiful Yorkshire countryside close to Leeds.
One of only three surviving bridge chapels in England, this incredible mid-14th century heritage site is a scheduled ancient monument and Grade I listed building.
Winner of the 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year Award, The Hepworth in Wakefield is easily one of the leading cultural highlights of the North.
The Mental Health Museum in Wakefield is home to a variety of mental health–related artefacts from the 19th century to the present day.
Wakefield Jazz holds a claim to being one of the best jazz clubs in the UK.
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
from £8.00
Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
Explore the People’s History Museum with your banner bingo card in hand as you navigate their galleries through the lens of craftivism.
free entry
A sense-sational exhibition returns to Manchester in 2025.
from £10.00
Enjoy a interactive, sensory show for little ones and their grownups.
from £9.50
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.
free entry
It's like the Woolies pick'n'mix counter this month in live literature land – so much choice, we're not sure where to start digging in.
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
David Lynch, International Women's Day and Manchester Film Festival are amongst our cinematic highlights this March.
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
