Travel to friendly Pontefract
The countryside and surrounding scenery provide a peaceful ambience to your holiday home in Pontefract. This welcoming and trendy city is well known for its restaurants, bars and chocolate shops. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Sightseeing in and around Pontefract
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that Pontefract has to offer. Here are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Pontefract Racecourse (2.3 mi / 3.7 km)
- Diggerland Yorkshire (4.8 mi / 7.7 km)
- Oulton Hall Golf Course (8.3 mi / 13.4 km)
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
- Doncaster Racecourse (13 mi / 20.9 km)
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park (15.8 mi / 25.5 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Pontefract
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Pontefract is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Peak District National Park (25.8 mi / 41.6 km)
- Brodsworth Hall (8.1 mi / 13 km)
- Cusworth Hall (10.8 mi / 17.4 km)
- Yorkshire Sculpture Park (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
- Bramham Park (14 mi / 22.5 km)
- Roundhay Park (14.3 mi / 22.9 km)
How to get to and around Pontefract
The nearest airport is in Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield), located 17.4 mi (28 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is 20.1 mi (32.4 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Pontefract Baghill Station, Pontefract Tanshelf Station and Featherstone Station are the main stations in the area.