Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide logoThe Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Barclays Bank

In or near Ackton.

Georgian♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Barclays Bank — bank building in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, UK.

Barclays Bank, historic houses in Yorkshire & the Humber

Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Pontefract Baghill · 0.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Barclays Bank is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Records date its origin to 1760. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "bank building in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.6917°, -1.3101°.

Photo gallery

Place summary

Barclays Bank is a Grade II* listed Georgian building located in Wakefield, Yorkshire. Established in 1760, it showcases notable architectural features from its era. The building is situated in an unparished area, reflecting the historical significance of the site.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.6917, -1.3101
District
Wakefield
Parish
Wakefield, unparished area
Postcode
WF8 1NT
Parliamentary constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Established
1760
Nearest railway station
Pontefract Baghill0.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Pontefract - Registrars Office - geograph.org.uk - 3682751📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Magna Carta Memorial

Magna Carta Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕wakefield.gov.uk
Pontefract Market Hall📷 3

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Pontefract Market Hall

Pontefract Market Hall is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.

👶wakefield.gov.uk
The Horse Vaults Public House, Horsefair - geograph.org.uk - 4190496📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Horse Vaults Public House

The Horse Vaults Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

WH Smith and Post Office in an interesting old building - geograph.org.uk - 7703092📷 5

Farmers’ markets · Yorkshire & the Humber

Pontefract Outdoor Market

Pontefract Outdoor Market — a UK farmers' market in england yorkshire.

Freewakefield.gov.uk
Salvation Army - viewed from Mauds Yard - geograph.org.uk - 4416082📷 4

Gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber

Pontefract Hermitage

Pontefract Hermitage — a garden in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕wakefield.gov.uk
Old Wayside Cross on display in Pontefract Museum - geograph.org.uk - 7720057📷 3

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Pontefract Museum

Pontefract Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free👶wakefield.gov.uk

Where to eat & stay near Barclays Bank

Places to stay

Fryston Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5734216📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Oakland Hill Estate

Oakland Hill Estate — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Wentbridge House Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 2281010📷 6

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Wentbridge Hotel

Wentbridge Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.

Static caravan in Nostell Priory Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 5490126📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Nostell Holiday Park

Nostell Holiday Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Agbrigg Common - geograph.org.uk - 5958181📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Heath Common Travelers Site

Heath Common Travelers Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Oulton Hall Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 6986748📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Oulton Hall Hotel

Oulton Hall Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.

oultonhallhotel.co.uk
Wakefield - White Horse Yard - geograph.org.uk - 3328104📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Bank House Hotel

Bank House Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.

yorkshire.com

Places to eat & drink

The Horse Vaults Public House, Horsefair - geograph.org.uk - 4190496📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Horse Vaults Public House

The Horse Vaults Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The Ponty Tavern - geograph.org.uk - 7703072📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Green Dragon Public House

The Green Dragon Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Barracks Business Centre - geograph.org.uk - 6019211📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Pontefract Barracks

Pontefract Barracks in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Ye Olde Fish Shop in Kippax - geograph.org.uk - 7835576📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Commercial

The Commercial in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The Old Tree Inn, Kippax High Street - geograph.org.uk - 7835584📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Old Tree Inn

Old Tree Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The Moorgate, a Sam Smith's Pub in Kippax - geograph.org.uk - 2267761📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Moorgate

The Moorgate in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Other historic houses from this era

Strawberry Hill HouseFlagship📷 10

Historic houses · London

Strawberry Hill House

Strawberry Hill House — villa and house museum in Twickenham, London, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶strawberryhillhouse.org.uk
12, Upper Grosvenor Street W1📷 5

Historic houses · London

12, Upper Grosvenor Street W1

12, Upper Grosvenor Street W1 — House in Mayfair, London W1.

👶
123 Mortlake High Street📷 5

Historic houses · London

123 Mortlake High Street

123 Mortlake High Street — house and former town hall in Mortlake, London.

👶
15, Upper Grosvenor Street W1📷 5

Historic houses · London

15, Upper Grosvenor Street W1

15, Upper Grosvenor Street W1 — building in Westminster, London, England, UK.

👶

More historic houses in this region

213, Chestergate📷 3

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

213, Chestergate

213, Chestergate — Grade II listed house in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

Free👶stockport.gov.uk
96, Churchgate📷 3

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

96, Churchgate

96, Churchgate — Grade II listed house in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

👶stockport.gov.uk
Broadbottom Hall📷 3

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Broadbottom Hall

Broadbottom Hall — Grade II* listed house in Broadbottom, Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

👶thegreatbritainguide.com
Charles Head House📷 3

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Charles Head House

Charles Head House — house in Rainow, Cheshire East, England, UK.

👶

Frequently asked questions

Where is Barclays Bank?
Barclays Bank is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF8 1NT), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
What is Barclays Bank?
Barclays Bank — bank building in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
How do I get to Barclays Bank?
The nearest railway station is Pontefract Baghill, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF8 1NT.
When was Barclays Bank built?
Built or established in 1760.
Is Barclays Bank a listed building?
Barclays Bank is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
How do I get to Barclays Bank?
The nearest railway station is Pontefract Baghill, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF8 1NT.