Pontefract
in Wakefield of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.691 and -1.313 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 41' 27" and W -1° 18' 45"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:12 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:14 am and 4:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Pontefract

Pontefract in Wakefield (England) with it's 44,710 citizens is a city in United Kingdom about 159 mi (or 256 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Pontefract is now 11:12 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Pontefract, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City in a distance of 23 mi (or 38 km), South-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Featherstone, Darrington, Badsworth, Ledston and Ledsham. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 82%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

14°C (56 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 8th of November 2024

11°C (51 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

South Milford Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
Juntion 42 A1M, A63
LS25 5LF South Milford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BEST WESTERN PLUS ROGERTHORPE

Address
4,2 mi
THORPE LANE BADSWORTH
WF9 1AB Pontefract
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


QUALITY HOTEL LEEDS SELBY FORK

Address
5,3 mi
JUNCTION A1-A63 SOUTH MILFORD
LS25 5LF South Milford,Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Monk Fryston Hall

Address
5,8 mi
Main Street 47-55
LS25 5DU Monk Fryston,Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRAVELODGE PONTEFRACT FERRYBRIDGE A1-M62

Address
1,9 mi
MOTO SERVICE AREA FERRYBRIDGE
WF11 0AF Knottingley
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


M62 J32) Castleford (Xscape

Address
1,8 mi
COLORADO WAY CASTLEFORD
WF104TA LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pontefract North

Address
1,8 mi
PONTEFRACT ROAD KNOTTINGLEY
WF11 0BU PONTEFRACT
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DARRINGTON HOTEL

Address
2,4 mi
GREAT NORTH ROAD
WF8 3BL DARRINGTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Castleford M62 Jct 31

Address
3,4 mi
PIONEER WAY CASTLEFORD
WF10 5TG LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Remembrance Sunday, Pontefract 2010

Published: November 14, 2010
Length: 55:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pontytv

The people of Pontefract lay poppy wreaths at the footsteps of the War Memorial while a brass band plays 'Abide With Me'.


Yorkshire Building Society Pontefract promote Pontefract Yorkshire Town

Published: July 19, 2013
Length: 46:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pontefract yorkshire

http://www.PontefractYorkshire.co.uk We're proud to have Yorkshire Building Society on board as a sponsor to the Pontefract website and being an active supporter of the town. Offering mortgages,...


NEW College Pontefract BTEC Sport

Published: October 18, 2014
Length: 33:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tom Shepherd

Fitness Flex Specialism combine with Pontefract Titans in BTEC Sport lesson.


Southgate Kitchen & Bathroom Studio luxury bespoke kitchen & bathroom business in pontefract town

Published: June 21, 2013
Length: 15:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pontefract yorkshire

http://wwwPontefractYorkshire.co.uk The website built to showcase everything Pontefract has to offer, from events, fun days, historical buildings to visit, places to eat, drink and stay over...


Pontefract Steam Rally 2011

Published: August 31, 2011
Length: 40:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: truetyke1

Miniature steam engines,full size steam engines,classic motorbikes and vintage lorries at the Pontefract Steam Rally on Sunday 28th August 2011. Hosted by the Leeds & District Traction Engine...


Rainy Pontefract Stations (Monkhill & Tanshelf) - 21st June, 2012

Published: June 25, 2012
Length: 31:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Moss Travel TV

Video footage highlighting what happens when you go out filming, but don't check the weather forecast. This film is in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, UK a small town which is served by three railway...


Silly Olympics 2012 : Three Legged Race Heats

Published: August 30, 2012
Length: 48:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SilliestProductions

An unsuitably sensible race to start off the games, brought to the world this year from the historic market town known to many as Pontefract, and to the local delinquents as "Ponte", and what...


Pontefract Northerns Cross Country 2015 - Sen Mens finishers part 1

Published: January 26, 2015
Length: 51:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: George Routledge

Pontefract Northerns Cross Country 2015.


Maccys Mate

Published: September 04, 2014
Length: 17:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Confused Rider

I took my motorbike thru a McDonald's drive thru and this is what happened. Warning there will most likely be swearing in this video. FOLLOW ME ON; Twatter: https://twitter.com/ConfusedRider...


Tomahawk Throwing 4. Spin and a Half + Explanation & Failures

Published: September 06, 2014
Length: 58:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Northern Forge

Hello and welcome to the fourth instalment of short videos looking at the sport of Tomahawk Throwing. My name is Neil, owner of Northern Forge, and I recently took up the sport of Knife and...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Pontefract Castle

Pontefract Castle is a castle in the town of Pontefract, in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It is believed to be the site of the demise of King Richard II, and later the place of a series of famous sieges during the English Civil War.

Located at 53.6956, -1.30389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in West Yorkshire, Buildings and structures in Wakefield District, Military history of Yorkshire, Ruins in West Yorkshire, Visitor attractions in Wakefield District, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in West Yorkshire, Pontefract

Pontefract and Castleford (UK Parliament constituency)

Pontefract and Castleford was a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom until the 2010 general election. It elected one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election.

Located at 53.708, -1.316 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1974, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies disestablished in 2010, Politics of Wakefield, Parliamentary constituencies in Yorkshire and the Humber (historic)

Pontefract Museum

Pontefract Museum is a local museum in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. The collections cover archaeology, archives, decorative and applied art, fine art, photographs and social history.

Located at 53.692, -1.312 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Library buildings completed in 1904, Buildings and structures in Wakefield District, Visitor attractions in Wakefield District, Museums with year of establishment missing, Carnegie libraries in England, Former library buildings of the United Kingdom, Museums in West Yorkshire, Local museums in West Yorkshire, Pontefract

Pontefract Collieries F.C

Pontefract Collieries F.C. are a football club based in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. They play at the White Rose Stadium (Sponsored by White Rose Tools) off Skinner Lane, near the old Prince of Wales Colliery.

Located at 53.6965, -1.31405 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Football clubs in England, Northern Counties East Football League, Sport in Wakefield District, Football clubs in West Yorkshire, Association football clubs established in 1958, Pontefract, 1958 establishments in England

New Castleford Stadium

The New Castleford Stadium is the tentative name of a proposed rugby league football stadium which would be built in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England. The stadium is intended to have a capacity of 13,300 spectators, and would replace The Jungle as the home stadium of Castleford Tigers.

Located at 53.709, -1.33 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castleford Tigers, Rugby league stadiums in England, Proposed stadiums

Pontefract Priory

Pontefract Priory was a Cluniac monastery dedicated to St. John the Evangelist, founded about 1090 by Robert de Lacy, and located in Yorkshire, England. It existed until the dissolution of the monasteries. The Church and buildings have been completely destroyed, but the site is still indicated by the name of Monk-hill.

Located at 53.7017, -1.3075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cluniac monasteries in England, 1090 establishments, Monasteries in West Yorkshire, Pontefract, 1090s establishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 11th century, 1540 disestablishments in England

Pontefract bus station

Pontefract bus station serves the town of Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. The bus station is owned and managed by the Metro (WYPTE). The bus station is situated in Pontefract Town Centre and can be accessed from Horsefair and Northgate. There are nine stands at the bus station and the main operators are Arriva Yorkshire, Stagecoach Yorkshire, Stringers and M Travel.

Located at 53.693, -1.309 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bus stations in West Yorkshire, Pontefract

Monkhill, West Yorkshire

Monkhill is an area of Pontefract, in the Wakefield District, in the English county of West Yorkshire.

Located at 53.7, -1.29692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in West Yorkshire


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Понтифракт, پونتفراکت, 폰트프랙트, Понтефракт