Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Pontefract Barracks
In or near Ackton.
Pontefract Barracks in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontefract Tanshelf · 1.1 km
About
Pontefract Barracks is a historic pub in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom, dating from 1879. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Place summary
Pontefract Barracks is a pub located in the unparished area of Wakefield, Yorkshire, with a postcode of WF8. Established in 1879, it is owned by the British Army. The pub serves as a social hub for both military personnel and the local community, offering a selection of beverages in a historic setting. The establishment reflects the area's military heritage and provides a relaxed atmosphere for patrons.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6854, -1.3262
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF8 4HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- Established
- 1879
- Nearest railway station
- Pontefract Tanshelf — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q19972068 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pontefract Barracks (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontefract Barracks?
- Pontefract Barracks is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF8 4HH), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Pontefract Barracks?
- Pontefract Barracks in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pontefract Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is Pontefract Tanshelf, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF8 4HH.
- When was Pontefract Barracks built?
- Built or established in 1879.
- Who owns Pontefract Barracks?
- Pontefract Barracks is owned by {{army|United Kingdom}}.
- How do I get to Pontefract Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is Pontefract Tanshelf, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF8 4HH.