Things to Do in Castleford
14 attractions and days out
Museums and Art Galleries
Castleford Museum
Journey through local heritage at this engaging Carlton Street museum, where exhibits span ancient Roman relics, regional rugby history, contemporary sculptures and the area's coal mining past.
Cinemas and Theatres
Cineworld Castleford
Catch the latest blockbusters with your family at this 14-screen multiplex cinema located in Xscape Centre, featuring wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks available to purchase.
Theme Parks and Funfairs
Diggerland Yorkshire
Young construction enthusiasts can take the controls of real diggers, dumpers and heavy machinery at this hands-on adventure park, which offers wheelchair and pushchair access throughout.
Arcades and Gaming Cafes
Funstation Castleford
Located at Xscape Yorkshire, this gaming arcade offers wheelchair and pushchair access for families seeking indoor entertainment. Enjoy a variety of arcade games in a fully accessible venue with facilities to suit most visitors.
Trampoline Parks
Gravity Active Castleford
Bounce, climb and soar at this exciting indoor adventure centre featuring trampolines, aerial obstacles and climbing walls, with refreshments available on-site and full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Tourist Attractions
ImmotionVR Leeds
Step into cutting-edge virtual reality adventures at this Xscape Yorkshire entertainment venue, offering immersive digital experiences for visitors aged 8 and over in a wheelchair-accessible setting.
Laser Tag
LaserZone Castleford
Battle through futuristic laser tag arenas at this action-packed Castleford venue, perfect for energetic families with older children seeking an adrenaline-fueled adventure together.
Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes
Riverside Paint a Pot
Unleash your family's creativity at this welcoming Castleford ceramic café where you can decorate pottery pieces to take home. Fully accessible with refreshments available and all facilities onsite.
National Parks
RSPB Fairburn Ings
Explore wetland trails and spot diverse wildlife at this accessible nature reserve near Castleford, complete with visitor facilities, picnic areas and family-friendly paths through lakes and woodlands.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Snozone Yorkshire
Experience real snow year-round at this indoor winter sports venue where families can learn to ski and snowboard on a generous 170-metre slope, or enjoy thrilling toboggan runs together.
Ten Pin Bowling Alleys
Tenpin Castleford
Strike up some family fun at this lively bowling venue within Xscape Yorkshire, featuring glowing lanes, amusement arcades and table tennis alongside a restaurant for refuelling between games.
Zip Lines
The Big Zip- Xscape
Experience an exhilarating zip line adventure at Xscape's Big Zip, where families can soar through the air before refuelling with on-site refreshments or their own packed lunch.
Escape Rooms
The Escapologist, Xscape Castleford
Race against time to crack codes and solve mysteries in thrilling themed escape rooms at Xscape Yorkshire, perfect for families seeking an adrenaline-fuelled adventure together.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Xplore
This Castleford adventure playground keeps kids up to 12 active across multi-storey climbing frames, a 4D mini golf course and dedicated baby zone, with pushchair access throughout.
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