Wakefield Museums and Castles

Two pink pressed flowers inside a book

Have a Dabble: Pressed flowers (16+)

Tue 2 June 2026, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Pontefract Castle

Workshop times available:

  • Tuesday 2 June - 13:30 to 15:30

  • Tuesday 2 June - 16:30 to 18:30

Make a flower press and use pressed flora to to create a delicate lantern. Be inspired by the magical medieval herb garden at Pontefract Castle, and the gardens of the past. 

Use a variety of materials to make your own spellbinding lantern, including pre-pressed flowers. Give your new flower press a go and capture some of our herb garden specimens.  

All materials, skilled instruction and light refreshments included.

Part of our monthly Have a Dabble workshops for adults at Pontefract Castle.

2 June 2026

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Pontefract Castle

Activity Zone

£10 per person, booking required

Adults 16+

Book Have a Dabble: Pressed flowers Plan your visit

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. This number is monitored during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 4. (It is not monitored at weekends and on bank holidays)

What's the refund policy?

Refunds are only available for cancellations up to 7 days before the event.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, we will have your details on the door.

Contact information

Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1QH Car Park: WF8 2JF

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