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Glimmers by Ruth Fones

Everyday
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The Wall is a changing display that celebrates creatives from across the Wakefield district.

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Helen Riddle: A Stitch in Time

Tuesday 12 May - Sunday 31 May 2026
Start time:10AM - End time: 4PM
FREE

A pop-up art exhibition exploring decay and repair in the wall that Charles Waterton built around his estate in Walton in the 1820s. Helen Riddle explores the current state of the wall, using felt, textiles and stitch.

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Wallfest: Helen Riddle Viewing and Talk

Saturday 23 May 2026
Start time:10AM - End time: 12PM
Free

Join the Northern Society of Costume and Textiles as they celebrate Helen Riddle’s intricate textile response to Waterton’s Wall - a pioneering symbol of early wildlife conservation.

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Wallfest: Barbara Phipps Talk on Charles Waterton

Saturday 23 May 2026
Start time:2:30PM - End time: 3:30PM
Free

Discover more about Wakefield's pioneering naturalist whose ideas influenced Charles Darwin.

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ArtWalk

Wednesday 27 May 2026
Start time:5PM - End time: 8PM
Free

Discover local creativity at WX as part of Wakefield Artwalk

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UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Display

Thursday 4 June - Sunday 7 June 2026
Start time:10am - End time: 5pm
Free

Wakefield is set to be the first city to welcome the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, outside of London.

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Luke Jerram's Helios

Friday 12 June - Sunday 6 September 2026
Start time:10AM - End time: 4PM
Free

Step inside Helios at Wakefield Exchange this summer and experience a breathtaking, larger‑than‑life encounter with the Sun, surrounded by free, family‑friendly space activities for all ages.

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Student Art & Design Exhibition

Friday 12 June - Thursday 18 June 2026
Start time:10AM - End time: 4PM
Free

An end-of-year exhibition showcasing works by Wakefield College BA Hons Art & Design Students 

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SURYA - Family Session

SURYA - Family Session

Thursday 23 July 2026
Start time:4:30PM - End time: 5:45PM
£5

Manasamitra present an immersive performance inspired by Helios and the Hindu Sun God.

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SURYA - 14+ Sessions

SURYA - 14+ Sessions

Thursday 23 July 2026
Start time:7PM - End time: 8:30PM
£5

Manasamitra present an immersive performance inspired by Helios and the Hindu Sun God

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Health & Wellbeing
Skate Under the Sun: Roller Skating Workshops

Skate Under the Sun: Roller Skating Workshops

Saturday 8 August 2026
Start time:12PM - End time: 6PM
£5

Join The Skate Sanctuary for friendly and inclusive roller-skating workshops!

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