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A Walk through History - Wakefield Park

Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8TY

  • 20 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

A guided walk through Clarence and Holmfield and Thornes Parks explaining the history of the beginning of parks in Wakefield.

The Friends of CHaT Parks will be holding two walks in Wakefield Park. On Saturday 20th September, there will be a stroll through time in Thornes, Clarence and Holmfield Parks with Ian Deighton from the Friends of CHaT Parks. This walk will explain the history of three parks in one - Clarence, Holmfield and Thornes - and the people who made the history of the parks. Meet at 2.30pm in the car park opposite the Athletics Stadium in Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TY.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
14.30-16.00

Location & directions

Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8TY

Directions:
Meet in the car park opposite the Athletic Stadium in Thornes Park, by the children's playground.
Contact on day:
Ian Deighton
Telephone number:
+447954042870

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

This walk will take place on paths in the park.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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