Queens Diamond Jubilee at Pontefract Castle

Local communities, the council and the district's attractions are in the process of planning celebrations to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee:

• The council will be holding the district’s main celebration at Pontefract Castle on Monday, 4 June 2012. From 11.00 am there will be an event called “Picnic at the Castle” which is a family event with free entertainment, including a bouncy castle!  The daytime event closes at 4.00 pm.
• The gates then re-open at 7.00 pm for “Proms at the Castle” (admission by ticket* only) which will feature a last night of the proms style concert performed by the West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra! It will culminate in a firework display and lighting of the Jubilee beacon at approximately 10.30 pm.
  (*Free Tickets available from Pontefract Castle, Pontefract Museum, Wakefield Tourism information Centre but running out fast)

• The council also plan to open a new garden named in honour of the Queens Diamond Jubilee close to County Hall, late summer 2012.
• The Hepworth Wakefield is hosting a Jubilee Tea Party on Saturday, 2 June 11.00 am till 4.00 pm. The family drop in event is free of charge. For more information contact 01924 247360
• Wakefield Cathedral is hosting a Big Lunch on Wakefield Cathedral Precinct. The BBQ style lunch will be one of hundreds of “Big Lunch” celebrations across the country. The event takes place on Sunday, 3 June 2012. More details about prices and tickets to follow. 

UPDATE: Well what a magical experience, but what weather.