The Rustic Arms is a family-friendly village pub on Long Lane in Ackworth, serving a changing cask ale alongside home-cooked food. It has a large grassed beer garden with a children's play area, a covered open-sided terrace and a fenced fishing lake behind. Live entertainment is a regular part of the week, with an open mic on Tuesdays and occasional Sunday live music acts.
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Rustic Arms Open Mic
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02 — About
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The Rustic Arms is a family-friendly village pub on Long Lane in Ackworth, serving a changing cask ale alongside home-cooked food. It has a large grassed beer garden with a children's play area, a covered open-sided terrace and a fenced fishing lake behind. Live entertainment is a regular part of the week, with an open mic on Tuesdays and occasional Sunday live music acts.
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PontefractGetting there
7 Long Lane,
Pontefract WF7 7EZ
Pontefract WF7 7EZ
The nearest station is Featherstone (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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Rustic Arms Open Mic
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7 Long Lane, Pontefract WF7 7EZ
Address7 Long Lane
AreaPontefract
PostcodeWF7 7EZ
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The nearest station is Featherstone (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find Rustic Arms in Pontefract; WF7 7EZ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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