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About Castleford
This is a large Northern town with roots stretching back to the Romans and beyond, as proven by the recent finding of a Bronze Age male skeleton and his chariot. One can assume because of the chariot the man was of some importance. The finds were discovered in a local wooded area, other notable remains have usually come from the town centre, once the site of the Roman Fort of Lagentium. This site was originally identified by the 16th century antiquarian, William Camden and was later reported upon by William Stukeley who visited Castleford early in the 18th century.
Castleford is a busy town, it came to the fore during the Industrial Revolution, its prosperity was further enabled by the Aire and Calder Canal, and the Railways. The working canal boats have long since disappeared to be replaced by painted narrow boats and pleasure cruisers, for the waters ringing Castleford are now the place for leisure and pleasure. Tow-paths provide picturesque walking regions, flanked by water meadows filled with habitats for wildlife.
Another pleasant area in the town is Queen's Park. This was formerly known as Victoria Park and can be found at the top of Ferrybridge Road. It has picturesque flower beds flanking spacious lawns, pleasant paths to wander and in the summer months folk from all around are attracted to the musical concerts performed on the park's bandstand. From certain areas of the park there are good views over the rooftops of the town.
Castleford has all the normal shopping facilities expected of a large town, together with a good selection of hotels, inns and restaurants. It is within easy reach of Pontefract where there is a race-course, and not too far distant from Wakefield and the city of Leeds, both of which offer historic cathedral's, museums, interesting galleries and other pleasurable places. Just to the south of Castleford you can find Nostell Priory, a National Trust property, and to the north close to South Milton you can find Seeton Hall Gatehouse.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Castleford
| Pontefract Castle | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Temple Newsam | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Wakefield Cathedral | (6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Sandal Castle | (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Pugneys Country Park | (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Newmillerdam Country Park | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds | (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Howell Wood Country Park | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Armley Mills Industrial Museum | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Headingley Cricket Ground | (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Yorkshire Sculpture Park | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Monk Bretton Priory | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Brodsworth Hall | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Brodsworth Community Woodlands | (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Dewsbury Museum | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in CastlefordAll attractions in West YorkshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Castleford
Pontefract, a Historic Market Town in the county of West Yorkshire (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction SE)
Pontefract has a ruined castle which has seen many tragedies, Richard II was murdered there in 1400, and later it was the scene of bitter, bloody battles between Roundheads and Royalists.
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Featherstone, in the county of West Yorkshire (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction S)
Featherstone is a large town lying between Wakefield and Pontefract in West Yorkshire. For the past couple of centuries the town was known chiefly for its coal mines.
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Wakefield, in the county of West Yorkshire (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction SW)
Wakefield was the capital of Yorkshire's woollen industry for more than 700 years, it was an important weaving and dying centre as far back as the 13th century.
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Eggborough, in the county of North Yorkshire (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction E)
This is a typical Yorkshire village settled close to the meeting point of North and South Yorkshire.
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Leeds, in the county of West Yorkshire (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction NW)
In the middle ages Leeds was a wool centre and it flourished. The sheep on the Yorkshire moors providing the wool for the cottage...
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Tadcaster, in the county of North Yorkshire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction N)
Tadcaster has been at the centre of the Brewing industry since the 18th century, and today breweries remain conspicuous on its landscape.
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Barnsley, in the county of South Yorkshire (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction SW)
This is an attractive town laid out along the River Dearne, it is enclosed by spectacular Pennine scenery and is an ideal place from which to discover the limestone hills and fresh green valley's of the Yorkshire Dales.
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Snaith, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction E)
This small town appears to be almost surrounded by water, it developed along the banks of the River Aire and to the east is the Ouse.
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Mirfield, in the county of West Yorkshire (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction W)
Mirfield is a residential town situated between Huddersfield and Dewsbury. It has a long history, and associations with Robin...
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Sprotbrough, in the county of South Yorkshire (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction SE)
Sprotbrough lies in the valley of the River Don, it is a lovely rural location with fertile fields and meadows leading from leafy lanes whose hedgerows are full of wild plants and flowers.
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Doncaster, in the county of South Yorkshire (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction SE)
Doncaster lies in what was once a great sweep of Yorkshire coalfields. It is home to one of the finest racecourses in the country where the classic St.Leger Stakes has been run each September since 1776, making the race four years older than the Derby.
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Almondbury, in the county of West Yorkshire (17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction W)
Almondbury is one of the oldest and prettiest of the villages dominating the edge of the Pennine moors.
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Thrybergh, in the county of South Yorkshire (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction S)
Thrybergh is a pretty South Yorkshire village with a history stretching back to the time of the Doomsday Book, for centuries it was little more than a small rural village with scattered housing and farms.
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Huddersfield, in the county of West Yorkshire (18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction W)
Huddersfield is a lively and interesting town that offers a rich cultural experience.
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Otley, in the county of West Yorkshire (19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction NW)
Otley is a beautiful old town with attractive buildings in medieval courts and alleyways and a lovely parish church that dates back to Norman times.
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All towns in West YorkshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Castleford Station | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| M62 Junction 32 | (1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction SE) |
| M62 Junction 31 | (2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction SW) |
| Pontefract Tanshelf Station | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SE) |
| Leeds Bradford International Airport | (16.4 miles, 26.3 km, direction NW) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (22.8 miles, 36.7 km, direction S) |
| Castleford to London | (161.5 miles, 259.9 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Castleford
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Castleford center |
| Tulip Inn Leeds/Castleford | (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) |
| Quality Hotel Leeds | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Milford Hotel | (4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction N) |
| De Vere Oulton Hall | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction W) |
| Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NW) |
| Monk Fryston Hall Hotel | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NE) |
| Stoneleigh Hotel | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SW) |
| Stanley View Guest House | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SW) |
| Chasley Hotel | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SW) |
| Best Western Waterton Park Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction SW) |
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