Magistrates Antique Centre & Market
Magistrates Antique Centre & Market
Magistrates Antique Centre & Market
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The old Magistrates Court in Pontefract has reopened as an exciting indoor Antiques & Collectables market in the town center. This historic building is filled with dealers selling antiques, home interiors, fine art, collectables & vintage fashion. A Cafe is on the premises serving a wide selection of hot food, sandwiches and drinks. We are open 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
Duration: 1-2 hours
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207smiler
Birmingham, UK13 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
What an amazing cafe, great service, tasty food snd most if all the incredible decor. I thoroughly recommend.
Written 18 March 2023
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Erin T
11 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
I visited the cafe and they have a really cute seating area and we had some cake and coffee and the whole environment was very calm and relaxed. The art is really impressive and the antiques on display are very unique and interesting. The shop is really cute and we bought some Jewellery and a crotchet pumpkin and had a really enjoyable experience
Written 16 February 2023
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Ludwik D
315 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
A magistrate court concerted into a market!
My first visit and it was worth it.
A cross between a flea market and antique store. Clean and well maintained.
Upstairs an upmarket cafe with a posh seating area with twenty foot high old paintings on the wall.
My first visit and it was worth it.
A cross between a flea market and antique store. Clean and well maintained.
Upstairs an upmarket cafe with a posh seating area with twenty foot high old paintings on the wall.
Written 3 October 2022
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Muppet Master
North Wales, UK20 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Haven't been for a good few years - really disappointed how it had gone down in every way. Used to be really vibrant with loads of decent stock/good prices but sadly, no more. No enthusiasm from lady behind desk who tried to make out one item on display without a price was a good price for the [extremely poor] condition it was in - just seemed to make up a random price for it?
We're traders in the same line & always try to support places like this given that times are tough & stallholders have rent to pay but seriously - go to the Etsy shop over the road as they have much better quality items at far more reasonable prices with really friendly staff who deserve the business.
So sad having to leave a review like this based on the actual experience of how a grumpy staff member can let the other stallholders down & lose them sales.
We're traders in the same line & always try to support places like this given that times are tough & stallholders have rent to pay but seriously - go to the Etsy shop over the road as they have much better quality items at far more reasonable prices with really friendly staff who deserve the business.
So sad having to leave a review like this based on the actual experience of how a grumpy staff member can let the other stallholders down & lose them sales.
Written 28 May 2022
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AliAl-Aswad
Leeds, UK1,237 contributions
May 2022
A friend recommended this antiques centre, and I found it very impressive. It's located at the top of the Beastmarket, and very easy to find. The building is impressive, as is the interior. It has an impressive cafe, and the centre itself is extensive, with multiple cabinets stocking a varied range of collectibles at reasonable prices. Service is both efficient and friendly. One of the best antique centres I've been in. Recommended.
Written 11 May 2022
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Amy K
Wakefield, UK40 contributions
Feb 2022
I really like it here. Visited last week and bought a record and a 1940s style jacket. Very large antiques shop with lots to look at, stuff for all ages. We also visited the cafe and had a lemonade and cake. Definitely a must visit if you're in Pontefract.
Written 20 February 2022
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Caleb
Yorkshire, UK143 contributions
Jul 2021
After dropping my father off at Pontefract hospital. I had about couple of hours to wonder around town. After walking around town abit, I stumbled across magnificent building of the Magistrates market, which is also a café. Bit like a museum and antiques to buy as you work your way around following the arrows.
After a short amble through the building, I ordered a bite to eat from the café upstairs, and ate outside on the patio area. Nice friendly staff and good food aswel, followed by a delicious cappuccino.
After a short amble through the building, I ordered a bite to eat from the café upstairs, and ate outside on the patio area. Nice friendly staff and good food aswel, followed by a delicious cappuccino.
Written 28 July 2021
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Gareth H
3 contributions
Jun 2021 • Solo
A place that has to be seen to be experienced. It can't be described in a few sentences do u highly recommend a walk round when you have some time on your hands to enjoy to the fullest. Amazing items
Written 18 July 2021
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1013emmab
West Yorkshire, UK134 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
I love visiting the Magistrates Market, some brilliant traders there of old and new and crafted items. From furniture to clothes, jewellery, household items and collectables. A great place to browse, whether it's to buy or to go "ooh I had one of those growing up"! Staff lovely and very helpful.
New cafe (May '21) is in a lovely setting with very friendly staff. However, we've had better cake, over priced for what it is. Nice cuppa though.
New cafe (May '21) is in a lovely setting with very friendly staff. However, we've had better cake, over priced for what it is. Nice cuppa though.
Written 9 June 2021
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Felicity Smiles
8 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Superb Warren of rooms and cabinets to please any person.
Antiques are abound and every cabinets has something exciting.
There is one exceptional jewellery cabinet number 41 that I will revisit time and time again, full of cheap gold and silver items of all descriptions and periods, spotted it on the site’s Facebook page and had to take a picture so I’m reminded to revisit with my family.
Some exceptional bargains to be had and a cabinet I can spend time in and around.
Looking forward to the cafe opening soon.
Antiques are abound and every cabinets has something exciting.
There is one exceptional jewellery cabinet number 41 that I will revisit time and time again, full of cheap gold and silver items of all descriptions and periods, spotted it on the site’s Facebook page and had to take a picture so I’m reminded to revisit with my family.
Some exceptional bargains to be had and a cabinet I can spend time in and around.
Looking forward to the cafe opening soon.
Written 7 May 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Magistrates Antique Centre & Market
- Magistrates Antique Centre & Market is open:
- Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
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