About
Join Ilbert the Dragon at Pontefract Castle for a fun and friendly afternoon of of storytelling and hands on play, perfect for 2-5 year olds.
Each month help Ilbert and his storyteller bring their books to life through music, props and actions. Then get stuck in with activities, crafts, games and rhymes.
These sessions are a great way to spend time together and discover new ways of learning with your child!
Wednesday 2 April: Dragon eggs
April is the time when dragon eggs are born. Ilbert can’t wait! Help the eggs get into their nests. See how far you can roll an egg along the egg race track. Make your own bright dragon egg to take home.
Wednesday 7 May: Brilliant bugs
Pontefract Castle is full of marvellous minibeasts and brilliant bugs. Count, match, move and play this month. Meet Ilbert’s minibeast friends, from wiggly worms to bright ladybirds. Make a minibeast friend to take home.
Tick off #9 Mini Beasts and Bug Hunts on your 50 things to do before you’re 5!
Wednesday 4 June: Fantastic frogs
Boing boing! Hop hop hop! Listen to a frogtastic story. Join in with all sorts of bouncy froggy fun this month.
Tick off #31 Boing on your 50 things to do before you’re 5!
Tickets £2.50 per child, accompanying adults free. Book Ilbert’s Dragon Tales.
Venue opening hours
Monday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Access facilities
- Accessible Car Parking
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Hearing Aid Loop
- Wheelchair Accessible
Book your tickets
Ilbert’s Dragon Tales
Venue Details
Find us at
Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH
Phone
01977723440
castles@wakefield.gov.uk