Discover Wood Street - Guided Walk
Meet outside the Town Hall,, Wood Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2HQ
Join Wakefield Civic Society for a free guided walk around the Wood Street area to explore the architecture and history of the street.
Find out how Wood Street got its name!
Hear about how the street developed from a narrow yard to be the main ‘civic’ street of the city!
Look up and admire the decorative details of some of the most prominent buildings in Wakefield!
The walk starts at 6.15pm, meeting outside the Town Hall in Wood Street, and will last approximately 90 minutes.
Everyone taking part in the walk will receive a free copy of the Society's book Wood Street: The Heart of Wakefield (usually £3.50).
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 18:15 start
Location & directions
Meet outside the Town Hall,, Wood Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2HQ
- Contact on day:
- Kevin Trickett
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book via the Society's Eventbrite page using the link below.
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discover-wood-street-guided-walk-tickets-972710442117?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 05 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 10 Sep 2024 05:00 PM
Accessibility details
Please note, particularly if you are a wheelchair user, that the walk is around the city centre. Some streets are narrow and surfaces are uneven and there are kerbs which may not have crossing places.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
