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Pontefract is a small market town in the district of Wakefield, with a population close to 35,000 people. Pontefract is most famous for producing liquorice, in the form of Pontefract Cakes, and is home to the annual Liquorice Festival, which is a celebration of the town’s long-standing association with the growing and manufacture of liquorice confectionary. The earliest record linking Pontefract and liquorice was in 1695 when it would have been used for medicinal purposes. Pontefract is also well known in horse racing circles for having the longest flat, circular course in Europe. Pontefract estate agents offer a wide range of residential properties for sale to suit most pockets. There are many new houses for sale in Pontefract, which been constructed to fill the needs of a growing local population, and for people who have relocated to the area who commute to the major cities such as Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Doncaster and Sheffield.
Amenities for properties in Pontefract
Pontefract is a vibrant market town, and its historic pedestrianised town centre is a conservation area of significant importance. People considering Pontefract property will discover the town is home to a wide-range of multi-national shops, but the town's individuality comes from its many unique independent retailers, and the popular market, which takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. After your shopping trip, you can eat and drink in Pontefract’s numerous café's, restaurants and bars. Other amenities in the town and close-by include a swimming pool, a bowling alley, a multi-plex cinema, theatre, and the Xscape Leisure Complex and Freeport Shopping Centre.
Transport for Pontefract
When searching for property for sale in Pontefract you will discover the town is close to junction 32 of the M62, and within 10 miles of the A1, M1 and M18. Services from Pontefract Monkhill railway station operate to Leeds, Wakefield Kirkgate and Knottingley.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Pontefract, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Wakefield, Castleford and Leeds.