A Park and its People
Thornes Park Stadium, Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8TY
As part of the Heritage Open Days 2026, the Friends of CHaT Parks will be holding two walks in Wakefield Park.
On Sunday 13th September, Chris Welch will lead the second of two walks with a stroll through Thornes Park unwrapping the history of some of features of this park and the lives of the people within it. Meet in the car park opposite the Athletics Stadium in Thornes Park. The walk will be on paths and is suitable for mobility scooters.
Meet at 2.30pm in the car park opposite the Athletics Stadium in Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TY.
The walk will last about one and a half hours. Pre-booking is not necessary.
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1430-1600
Location & directions
Thornes Park Stadium, Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8TY
- Directions:
- The meeting place is in the car park opposite the Athletics Stadium in Thornes Park, on the Horbury Road Wakefield.
- Contact on day:
- Chris Welch
- Telephone number:
- +447775603809
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
The walk will be on paths and is suitable for mobility scooters.
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
