Dungeon Tours

Join us for a tour of the Pontefract Castle dungeon! Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space. Discover the many uses of the dungeon.

See where English Civil War prisoners left to languish scratched their names into the rock. Tours run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:45am to 11:30am (some exceptions due to events). We often run additional tours during school holidays and on special event days.

Bonus tours on Sunday 12 July for Pontefract Liquorice Festival and Saturday 1 August for Yorkshire Day. Tickets can also be bought on the morning of the tour from the castle gift shop, subject to availability. Online tickets will not be available on the day of the tour.

(Dungeon Tours are not suitable for under 5s, wheelchair users or blind / partially sighted visitors due to 44 steep historic steps). We love our dungeon tours and know you will too! Please read all of the information on this page to make sure they are suitable for you and your group.

Frequently asked questions How much do the tours cost? From 1 April 2026: £4.50 adults, £2.60 children (6+) Do I need to book in advance? We recommend booking in advance online to ensure tickets are available.

A limited number of tickets will be available to buy on the day from the Gift Shop. Are the Dungeon Tours suitable for children? Children over the age of 5 are allowed to come on a dungeon tour.

The tour is generally not suitable for young children and babies (under 5s). Children and babies cannot be carried up or down the steps due to the risk of falling. The conditions in the dungeon are often damp and dark.

This may make the tour uncomfortable for visitors with sensory hypersensitivities. Frequently asked questions How long is the tour? Tours last around 45 minutes.

Are there discounts available? If you are travelling to Pontefract Castle by train or on your bike, you can get 25% off Dungeon Tour tickets! To get the discount, you must buy your tour ticket on the day from the Gift Shop.

More information on Good Journey's website. Can I bring my dog on the tour? Dogs are not allowed on the tour.

Where is the meeting point for the tour? Meet at the Gift Shop before the tour starts. What should I wear for the tour?

This tour involves going underground using steep steps. The dungeon floor is uneven. Sensible footwear is strongly recommended.

Can I take photos or film the tour? You can take photos and short video for personal use. Filming or photography of our staff is not allowed.

Where can I park? Pontefract Castle car park is located on Beech Hill. This is a short distance from the castle entrance - a walk of around 5 minutes.

The car park post code is WF8 2JF. Can I get a refund? Generally, tickets are non-refundable.

If we cancel the tour, your tickets will be refunded in this case. Contact information Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to our newsletters to get our latest updates, events and exhibitions sent straight to your inbox. Visit our page on Bluesky Visit our page on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on YouTube Help us improve our website Did you find this page useful?

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