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Lion, Castleford

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Aire Street, Castleford, WF10 1JJ (View on Google Map)
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famed far & wide as a bikers' pub, fantastic atmosphere and jukebox well stocked with classic and up-to-date rock plus live music Friday and Saturday nights, also the Lionfest every August

Please note that the former phone number of The Lion is no longer valid and has been re-allocated.

Information for this venue is provided by the Wakefield Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wakefield District (B)
Last updated
08/02/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate (formerly Ei Group)
Pub ID
WAK/000262
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
big one = Lionfest August Bank Holiday
Parking Parking
pay & display daytime
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes
Arriva: 135/156/9/163/6/7/8/184/5; Ross: 125; Stringers: 499/500 (daytime weekdays only)
Nearby Station (450m)
Castleford
Directions
on A6032 Aire Street which is parallel with the River Aire at lower side of town centre

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