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Walking through history - the history of Wakefield Park, Part 1

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

  • 07 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

A guided walk through Clarence and Holmfield Parks explaining the development of the two parks and their importance in the history of Wakefield

As the city of Wakefield developed in the late 1800s and early 1900s there was a need for a public park in the city and this walk will provide the background to the opening of the first two of the three parks that make up Wakefield Park.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:
14.30 - 16.00

Location & directions

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

Directions:
Meeting point - the car park at the Thornes Parks Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TY
Contact on day:
Ian Deighton
Telephone number:
+447954042870

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

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

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