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Things to do in Ackton

Ackton is a town in Yorkshire offering several notable places to visit. You can explore the historic architecture at All Saints Church, Normanton, and the Church of St Michael and Our Lady, Wragby. For leisure, the area features the Pontefract Hermitage garden, the Vue cinema, and The Green Dragon Public House.

77 attractions & places to visit · Ackton overview →

All Saints Church, Normanton📷 5

Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber

All Saints Church, Normanton

All Saints Church, Normanton — grade II listed church in Normanton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.

Free
Bench Mark, Church of St Michael and Our Lady - geograph.org.uk - 2478533📷 3

Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber

Church of St Michael and Our Lady, Wragby

Church of St Michael and Our Lady, Wragby — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I
Buttercross and attached pump ^3 - geograph.org.uk - 4190280📷 5

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Pontefract

Pontefract is a historic market town in the City of Wakefield, a metropolitan district in West Yorkshire, England. It lies to the east of Wakefield and south of Castleford. Historically part of the We

Free👶↗ wakefield.gov.uk
Fair at Xscape - geograph.org.uk - 3829926📷 5

Cinemas · Yorkshire & the Humber

Vue

Vue — a cinema in england yorkshire.

↗ myvue.com
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
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.

Unloading at Fairies Hill Wharf - geograph.org.uk - 2974155📷 5

Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber

Whitwood Ferry Hill

Whitwood Ferry Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.

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.

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

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Pontefract Barracks

Pontefract Barracks in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

RSPB St Aidan's📷 5

Forests & woodlands · Yorkshire & the Humber

RSPB St Aidan's

RSPB St Aidan's is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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St Aidan's📷 5

Wildlife reserves · Yorkshire & the Humber

St Aidan's

St Aidan's — country Park and RSPB reserve between Leeds and Castleford in West Yorkshire, England.

Free🐕
Delivery Entrance to Asda Store - geograph.org.uk - 8275761📷 5

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Castleford

Castleford is a town within the City of Wakefield district, West Yorkshire, England. It had a population of 45,106 at a 2021 population estimate. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, to the n

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Turnpike milepost - geograph.org.uk - 3402813📷 5

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ackworth, West Yorkshire

Ackworth is a village and civil parish in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, between Pontefract, Barnsley and Doncaster on the River Went. It has four parts: High Ackworth

Free👶↗ roll-of-honour.com
Farmland near Nostell Priory. - geograph.org.uk - 75244📷 5

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Nostell

Nostell is an estate about 4 miles ESE of Wakefield the City of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. It is in the civil parish of Huntwick with Foulby and Nostell which had a population of 90 in 2001

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All Saints, Normanton - window in the side chapel - geograph.org.uk - 7364270📷 5

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Normanton, West Yorkshire

Normanton is a town in the civil parish of Normanton and Altofts, in the City of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. It is north-east of Wakefield and south-west of Castleford. The civil parish ext

👶↗ normantontowncouncil.co.uk
Parker Avenue - Church Road - geograph.org.uk - 1405447📷 4

Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber

Altofts Cemetery

Altofts Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Guide Post at Station Road and Barnsley Road, outside Ackworth School - geograph.org.uk - 2101731📷 4

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ackworth School

Ackworth School — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶↗ ackworthschool.com
Castleford Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Castleford Bridge

Castleford Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Tickle Cock Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Tickle Cock Bridge

Tickle Cock Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
"Beverleys' Fine Ales" - geograph.org.uk - 7128669📷 3

Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber

Albion Cinema

Albion Cinema in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Crossing the Aire - geograph.org.uk - 7350109📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Swillington Bridge

Swillington Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Reflections at Nostell - geograph.org.uk - 4271364📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Bridge And Boat House With Associated Basin At East End Of Lower Lake

Bridge And Boat House With Associated Basin At East End Of Lower Lake — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
War memorial, Methley, West Yorkshire - geograph.org.uk - 3857260📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Harrison's Bridge

Harrison's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Nostell Priory upper lake. - geograph.org.uk - 125482📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Nostell Bridge

Nostell Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Post Office Road📷 5

Stadiums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Post Office Road

Post Office Road — Rugby league venue in Featherstone, England.

↗ featherstonerovers.co.uk
Lane to Streethouse Cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 1074785📷 5

Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber

Streethouse Cemetery

Streethouse Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Malt Shovel Public House - geograph.org.uk - 4190514📷 5

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

War Memorial

War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ wakefield.gov.uk
"Beverleys' Fine Ales" - geograph.org.uk - 7128669📷 5

Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber

Cannon Castleford

Cannon Castleford — a cinema heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Beyond Obelisk Lodge - geograph.org.uk - 7461175📷 5

Forts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Obelisk Lodge And Attached Screen Walls, At SE 406 18

Obelisk Lodge And Attached Screen Walls, At SE 406 18 — a martello broad in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Woodland near Engine Lane, Nostell Estate - geograph.org.uk - 6618730📷 5

Mountain bike trails · Yorkshire & the Humber

MTB Blue route

MTB Blue route — a mtb trail in england yorkshire.

The Obelisk Lodge - geograph.org.uk - 6618724📷 5

Mountain bike trails · Yorkshire & the Humber

MTB Green route

MTB Green route — a mtb trail 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.

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.

Free↗ wakefield.gov.uk
Swillington war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 7469155📷 5

Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

Swillington

Swillington — a village in england yorkshire.

Houses on Pontefract Road - geograph.org.uk - 2616558📷 5

Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

Purston Jaglin

Purston Jaglin — a village in england yorkshire.

Pinder Green Bridge, Methley Junction - geograph.org.uk - 3857201📷 5

Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

Methley

Methley — a village in england yorkshire.

Station Road, Low Ackworth - geograph.org.uk - 7995838📷 5

Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

Low Ackworth

Low Ackworth — a village in england yorkshire.

Medieval cross in High Ackworth - geograph.org.uk - 4403660📷 5

Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

High Ackworth

High Ackworth — a village in england yorkshire.

Milestone Marker, East Hardwick - geograph.org.uk - 2745075📷 5

Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

East Hardwick

East Hardwick — a village in england yorkshire.

Kings Mead - geograph.org.uk - 4341463📷 5

Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber

Kings Mead

Kings Mead — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.

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The Crimea Tavern - geograph.org.uk - 2627902📷 5

Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Roman Bathhouse

Roman Bathhouse — archaeological in england yorkshire.

All Saints, Normanton - tower - geograph.org.uk - 7364263📷 4

Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber

Normanton Upper Cemetery

Normanton Upper Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The War Horse📷 4

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

The War Horse

The War Horse — War memorial, dating to 2018.

Free🐕
Barclays Bank📷 3

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Barclays Bank

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

👶↗ wakefield.gov.uk
John Gully's Burial Plot📷 3

Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber

John Gully's Burial Plot

John Gully's Burial Plot is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Lagentium📷 3

Hill forts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Lagentium

Lagentium — UK archaeological site.

Free🐕
New Castleford Stadium📷 3

Stadiums · Yorkshire & the Humber

New Castleford Stadium

New Castleford Stadium is a stadium in the United Kingdom.

↗ bbc.co.uk
Nostell Priory upper lake. - geograph.org.uk - 125482📷 3

Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber

Nostell Priory Gothic Arch

Nostell Priory Gothic Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Nostell Priory Gothic Menagerie - geograph.org.uk - 1869227📷 3

Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber

Nostell Priory Gothic Menagerie

Nostell Priory Gothic Menagerie — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge📷 3

Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber

Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge

Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
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
Queen's Mill📷 3

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Queen's Mill

Queen's Mill — historic flour mill in Castleford, West Yorkshire, UK.

Free♿👶↗ experiencewakefield.co.uk
Stoneacre, Ackworth Moor Top - geograph.org.uk - 7996816📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Roll of Honour

Roll of Honour is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ roll-of-honour.com
The Old Hall and attached garden wall to front📷 3

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Old Hall and attached garden wall to front

The Old Hall and attached garden wall to front — house in Ackworth, West Yorkshire, England, UK.

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43 Ropergate, Pontefract - geograph.org.uk - 8185817📷 3

Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber

Crescent Cinema, Pontrefact

Crescent Cinema, Pontrefact in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Footpath - High Street - geograph.org.uk - 1356821📷 3

Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber

Streethouse Picture House

Streethouse Picture House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Glasshoughton Railway Station - geograph.org.uk - 1072064📷 3

Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber

Cineworld Cinema Castleford

Cineworld Cinema Castleford in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Honda - Aire Street - geograph.org.uk - 2016418📷 3

Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber

New Star Cinema

New Star Cinema in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Sculpture on Tomahawk Trail (road) - geograph.org.uk - 3856047📷 3

Escape rooms · Yorkshire & the Humber

Escapologist

Escapologist — a escape room in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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43 Ropergate, Pontefract - geograph.org.uk - 8185817📷 3

Escape rooms · Yorkshire & the Humber

Enigma

Enigma — a escape room in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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