A Park and its People: A Talk on the history of the park
Thornes Park Stadium, Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8TY
** EVENT AMENDMENT ** Please note this event has been shortened slightly due to unforeseen circumstances **
As part of the Heritage Open Days 2026, the Friends of CHaT Parks will be holding two walks in Wakefield Park. The Saturday walk, due to a slight amendment, will be a shorter walk with a longer talk.
On Saturday 12th September, Ian Deighton will lead a short walk and talk focusing on the history Wakefield Castle on Lowe Hill.
Meet at 2.30pm in the car park opposite the Athletics Stadium in Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TY.
The short walk and talk will last about one hour. Pre-booking is necessary.
Timings
- Saturday 12 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:
- Ian Deighton
- Telephone number:
- +447954042870
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please contact Ian Deighton by email or text messages.
- Booking contact name:
- Ian Deighton
- Booking telephone number:
- +447954042870
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
Accessibility details
This walk is not suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs.
Additional information
Please note that this walk is not suitable for mobility scooters, wheelchairs and pushchairs. Booking is necessary for upto 8 people.
- Max number of people:
- 8
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
