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Tower House Guest House recommends various places of interest in and around Pontefract, Yorkshire that may enhance your stay with us. Below are some descriptions and links to various sites where you can obtain more detailed information. Please note that clicking on a link will open a new browser window.

Pontefract Castle
In the Middle Ages, Pontefract Castle was one of the most important fortresses in the country. It became a royal castle in 1399, upon the accession of Henry Bolinbroke to the throne. Richard II subsequently died in the castle the following year after being one of many important prisoners to lodge there.

Pontefract Race Course
Pontefract is one of the best appointed courses of its kind in the Country. The racing programme has been greatly improved in recent years and is both competitive and entertaining.

Pontefract Liquorice Festival
The town of Pontefract provides a fantastic backdrop to the annual Liquorice festival. In this unique historic market town with a Norman Castle, you can catch the aroma of warm liquorice emanating from the town's sweet factories.

Pontefract All Saints Church
There has been a church here or close by since Anglo Saxon times, and it even featured in the Domesday Book survey in the year 1086. The present church was built around the 1300s, but only a few parts of that church now remain. In 1536 when Henry the 8th announced dissolution it sparked an uprising known as the Pilgrimage of Grace, many supporters went to Pontefract to establish themselves in the nearby castle.

Xscape, Castleford,
Xscape is Yorkshires ‘Coolest’ and most unusual attraction.- the country’s biggest REAL snow slope, 2 rock climbing walls, an aerial assault course, indoor skateboard park, Laserzone, bowling, multiplex cinema,17 bars and restaurants and 10 urban retail outlets all under 1 roof.

www.firedartdesigns.co.uk,
Fired Art Designs-Ceramic & Pottery Classes

www.fairwaysguesthouse.com
Fairways Guest house is close to the city centre and is easy to find. We are a English family run business and have been established over 26 years We are situated in a most beautiful part of Cambridge within a short walk to the world famous botanical gardens. And the picturesque colleges of Cambridge. Addenbrookes Hospital is only one mile away.

Company Coaches
We are a small family run business. We have been established for over 10 years, increasing our fleet due to the popularity we have received from our customers.

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