ultimate fun-fuelled destination. Experience real snow slopes at Snozone, the multi- level electric karting at Gravity E-Karting, laser tag at LaserZone, prehistoric adventure golf at Volcano Falls, and the infamous alley at The Escapologist. It’s non-stop fun for everyone! While we’re talking sports, we can’t fail to mention Castleford Tigers – SPOTLIGHT ON QUEEN’S MILL one of the founding Explore Castleford’s history at Queen’s Mill, members of rugby formerly the largest stone grinding mill in the league’s Super League. world with twenty pairs of grinding stones Their home “The Jungle” welcomes thousands of going at any one time! As well as still milling visitors and die-hard 昀氀our, Queen’s Mill is also home to various fans every match day. local business and community events. Pop For a calmer activity, into Riverside Paint a Pot and create your own Castleford has some masterpiece. Sit back and relax with delicious fantastic outdoor homemade food, like the quintessential spaces to explore. RSPB afternoon tea, from Queen’s Mill Tearooms. Fairburn Ings provides Enjoyed the tearoom’s co昀昀ee? Pick up some to tranquil habitat for take home from resident co昀昀ee roasters Recent wildlife and birdlife Beans, or if you’re after something stronger, alike. Former colliery Yorkshire Craft Beers stock the 昀椀nest artisan site Letchmire Pastures beers from across Yorkshire (and beyond). keep is a haven for nature your eyes peeled for events throughout the year, and a mosaic of wetland, such as Yonder, the street food, music and drinks woodland and meadow. party that brings festival vibes to the riverside throughout the summer. Spanning 65-hectares and providing enticing meadow and woodland, Fryston Country Trails o昀昀er a wonderful showcase of green space in Castleford. See more at expwake.co/ DiscoverCastleford www.experiencewake昀椀eld.co.uk 27
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