Nestled in the heart of West Yorkshire, Castleford is perfectly placed for exploring some of the region's best attractions, vibrant cities and beautiful countryside. Whether you're planning a family day out, a Yorkshire weekend break or a longer stay, you'll find everything from fascinating history and outdoor adventures to shopping, entertainment and great food within easy reach.
At the centre of it all is Xscape Yorkshire – one of the region's leading leisure destinations. Home to exciting activities, fantastic restaurants and family entertainment all under one gigantic roof, it's the perfect place to include in your itinerary.
This guide will help you discover the best things to do near Castleford, where to stay, how to get around and how to make the most of your visit.
Xscape Yorkshire
One of Yorkshire’s leading entertainment destinations, Xscape Yorkshire is home to indoor skiing and snowboarding on real snow slops at Snozone, climbing, adventure golf, escape rooms, Vue and fantastic places to eat. Whether you’re visiting for a few hours or making a full day of it, it’s the perfect place to add adventure to your Yorkshire itinerary.
Looking for inspiration? Explore our Discover Xscape guide.
→ Discover places to eat
→ Find family activities
Getting around Castleford & West Yorkshire
By train
Glasshoughton Station is just a short walk from Xscape Yorkshire, with regular services to Leeds, Wakefield and beyond. Leeds is around 15-20 minutes away by train, making Castleford an easy trip.
By bus
Frequent local bus services connect Castleford, Pontefract, Wakefield and Leeds with Xscape Yorkshire, with many of the region’s biggest attractions easily reached by public transport.
By car
Xscape Yorkshire is conveniently located just off Junction 32 of the M62, making it easy to reach from Yorkshire and beyond. Free parking is available, making Xscape an ideal base whilst exploring the region.
On foot & by bike
Scenic walking and cycling routes connect Castleford with surrounding parks and countryside, including the Castleford Greenway and the Trans Pennine Trail.
Staying for the weekend?
Spend one day discovering Castleford and Xscape Yorkshire before dedicating another to exploring nearby Leeds, Wakefield or some of Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside.
There’s always something happening across West Yorkshire. Before you travel, take a look at the latest events at Xscape and across the region – you might discover a festival, exhibition or family event to add to your itinerary.
→ Explore What's On at Xscape
→ See What's On in Castleford
→ Explore Getting Around West Yorkshire
