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West Yorkshire History Centre, Behind the Scenes Tour (afternoon)

127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1JG

  • 17 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Ever wondered what goes on inside West Yorkshire History Centre in Wakefield? For Heritage open Days 2025 we will be offering behind the scenes into our conservation studio and strongrooms to explore the archives we care for.

Ever wondered what goes on inside that big grey building, West Yorkshire History Centre in Wakefield? Come and find out during Heritage open Days as we take you behind the scenes into our conservation studio and strongrooms which are packed with archive treasures from across the county and find out how we store and care for the documentary heritage of West Yorkshire. We will also have some 'architectural' archives on display to look at after the tour, including building plans and drawings. Limited spaces on each tour. Wheelchair accessible.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:
1400 - 1530

Location & directions

127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1JG

Contact on day:
Anna Carter
Telephone number:
+441135353040

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please book via Eventbrite. Tickets are free but must be pre-booked. If you can no longer make an event you have booked a place on, we respectfully ask that you let us know via Eventbrite or direct email [email protected] to enable us to offer the place to another visitor. Thank you!
Booking contact name:
Anna Carter
Booking telephone number:
+441135353040
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behind-the-scenes-at-west-yorkshire-history-centre-afternoon-tour-tickets-1581834121439?aff=oddtdtcreator
Booking opens:
12 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
16 Sep 2025 10:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
25
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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