Wakefield
Properties and events in Wakefield
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120 years – Reference Room Drop In
See photographs, drawings and other images of Pontefract Museum over the last 120 years in our relaxed Reference Room.
1300 Years of Pontefract History
A walk around Pontefract town centre with local historian Eric Jackson, highlighting the history of Pontefract.
200 Years of St. Austin's Church, Wakefield
A chance to attend a fascinating display and illustrated talk on the 200 year history of St. Austin's church, Wakefield. We will explore the early years of the parish through to the current day by focusing on key characters, events, and developments.
A walk around Wakefield’s first hospital: exploring the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum / Stanley Royd Hospital site
Find out more about this local landmark and the people who passed through its doors.
A Walk through History - Wakefield Park
A guided walk through Clarence and Holmfield and Thornes Parks explaining the history of the beginning of parks in Wakefield.
A Window into Hong Kong: Songs, Stories and Community
Discover the lives, culture and creativity of Hong Kong migrants in Castleford. Enjoy a moving theatre performance, join a creative workshop, and experience music from traditional opera to modern favourites — all free and open to all.
Ackworth School
An external tour of school buildings/grounds with a tour guide, lasting approximately one hour, with an additional optional 30 minutes Q&A session.
Ackworth School Architecture Video
Ackworth School is a collection of Grade I, II* & II listed buildings.
Archbishop Holgate Hospital - legacy almshouses
Tour includes an opening talk in Ebor Hall about the history of Robert Holgate and his legacy.
Architects and Architecture: walk
Join Pontefract Civic Society on an exploration of the architecture in Pontefract town centre. Hear about some of the architectural styles and architects that created the diverse range of buildings in the heart of the town.
Architecture and buildings of Pontefract: exhibition
An online exhibition by Pontefract Art Club showing the architecture and buildings of Pontefract.
Bridges of Bretton Walking Tour
Join YSP's Heritage volunteers and Head of Estates on a guided tour of the Bridges of Bretton. Explore their design, function, and place in Yorkshire Sculpture Park's heritage and ongoing care.
Caphouse Machine Rally
Join us for the return of our popular machine rally, to embrace the art of engineering and the mechanics of mining. See vintage vehicles and mining machinery, with demonstrations and activities across site.
Castle Construction Crew
Take part in a design challenge - can you build the strongest structure? Plus learn about medieval building techniques and get hands on with some wattle and daub. This activity is suitable for all ages
Castleford Potteries - An Exhibition, A Heritage Walk and A Heritage Talk
As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, Castleford Heritage Trust, have a trio of events relating to the history of Castleford Potteries. See items from our collections at Queen's Mill, join our heritage walk around town or attend our talk.
Celebrating 200 years of the church at Alverthorpe
Climb the tower and ring the bells See the display of how the church has changed over 200 years Hear the stories of local residents recalling changes in the area
Discover Wakefield - a City of Sculpture and Public Art - Guided Walk
Join Wakefield Civic Society for a walk looking at art and sculpture visible in and around the city centre.
Discover Wakefield Town Hall
Guided tour of Wakefield Town Hall - starting with an introductory talk about the history of the building.
Discover Wood Street - and the Wood Street Collection
A talk about the history of the Wood Street area by Wakefield Civic Society followed by a tour of the old police station, now being converted into apartments by Rushbond
Elizabeth Love Museum Pontefract
Your chance to appreciate Pontefract's best kept secret, the former home of brother and sister, Joe and Elizabeth Love. Together they amassed an amazing collection, including antiques, Castleford Pottery and 25 long case clocks!