About The City Brief Castleford

Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Castleford

In Castleford, local life unfolds through weekly gatherings and seasonal moments that bring people together across the town. The City Brief helps residents stay informed about what’s happening right now in their neighbourhoods , from community markets to heritage celebrations.

Riverside Park offers a quiet space along the Aire & Calder Navigation, where walking paths invite reflection or casual strolls with neighbours. The area is popular for early morning walks and weekend family outings, especially near Glasshoughton, which lies just beyond the park’s eastern edge. Junction 32 Outlet Village remains one of the town’s central commercial hubs, drawing regular footfall for shopping and socialising on weekends when local markets are held in Lower Briggate or outside Castleford Academy. The village is adjacent to Junction 32 Green Park, a quieter green space used by residents seeking relaxation away from retail zones.

The Castleford Tigers Wheldon Road Stadium becomes active during rugby league season, serving as a consistent focal point for fans across generations and supporting the team’s home fixtures on Saturdays. Community engagement extends beyond sport , events such as the annual Heritage Festival or light-based displays in November draw wider participation at Roundhay Park or Lower Briggate. These reflect longstanding traditions rooted in local history.

Throughout spring and summer, Roundhay Park becomes an informal venue for small-scale concerts, food stalls, and family activities tied to landmarks like the Aire & Calder Navigation. The Leeds West Indian Carnival and other regional events often extend into Castleford’s town centre via public transport links with cities further afield such as Leeds Rhinos Stadium or Xscape Leisure Complex.

The City Brief tracks these moments , helping people stay in touch with what is real, relevant, and unfolding locally. This isn’t about promoting highlights; it's about noticing when things happen so that no one misses out on knowing their community better.

What we Cover

Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Castleford – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.

Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.