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Catapult Challenge
Heritage Open Day: Drop in to this hands on activity, making and testing model catapults.
Experiment with angles and designs to create the best catapults. Take aim and fire at our mini castle walls! Load, aim, release – it’s time to take the Catapult Challenge at Pontefract Castle!
Calling all problem solvers and budding engineers!
Are you up to the catapult challenge? Learn about the siege engines that took on many medieval castles.
Test and experiment with angles and materials to make the best catapult design. Can you knock down our mini castle walls?
This is a drop in activity that will take place outside on Pontefract Castle Bailey.
Please note, this activity is suitable for those aged 7+
This event is part of Our Year 2024
Sat 7 Sep:10:00-12:00 & 13:00-15:00; Free Entry.
Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1QH
Sat 7 September