Experience Wakefield Business

19/06/2026

Great to see how this venue is flourishing!

19/06/2026

Have you been in to see this yet? If previous events around Luke Jerram's work are any indication (who remembers Museum of the Moon and Gaia?), this is going to be a MASSIVELY popular exhibition!

If you're a local business, why not get in on the action by running events or food & drink specials to coincide with it? You still have plenty of time, as the Sun is sticking around all summer long until 6 September!

19/06/2026

Mayors from across Yorkshire have teamed up to launch an initiative aimed at bringing national defence and security investment into the region.

The Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster (YRDSC) was unveiled at an event in .

Launched by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire and Luke Campbell, Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, the new cluster aims to cement Yorkshire as a leading player in the UK’s defence industry.

Find out more: https://www.wakefieldfirst.com/news/mayors-join-forces-to-launch-defence-powerhouse/

19/06/2026

A fab venue in Castleford, right by the water!

17/06/2026

Join us for a night of live music with Paul Holroyd! ❤️

A night of dancing, cocktails and fun in our courtyard

17/06/2026

Such a useful organisation for local businesses - and brilliant to have everything all in one place!

Looking for something Wakefield First related? Our Linktree is the one stop shop for everything!

From newsletters and case studies to upcoming events and breaking news, you can find it all here: https://linktr.ee/wakefieldfirst

10/06/2026

Get voting for your High Street Hero!

18/05/2026

Last chance to register for the latest Screen-Friendly Webinar, delivered by Screen Yorkshire and the West Yorkshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership!

Tomorrow's webinar will help you and your business understand what it means to be truly “screen‑friendly,” with guidance on:

✅ Best practice for accommodating crews and equipment
✅ Managing expectations, operations and day‑to‑day impacts
✅ Common challenges, and how to avoid them

Learn how to tap in to the ever-growing screen tourism sector!

Register on the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screen-friendly-webinar-series-in-partnership-with-screen-yorkshire-tickets-1981943387023

15/05/2026

👀 What’s on your radar this weekend?

With lots happening across the district, it’s always a busy time for tourism and hospitality businesses, especially as we head into the summer season!

If you’ve got something special going on this weekend - events, live music, seasonal menus, or family activities - feel free to share it below ⬇️

It’s a great way to support each other and help more people discover what’s happening across Wakefield!

Or for a more in-depth chat, drop us a line at [email protected]