Experience Wakefield Business

20/10/2026

💡 Did you know Love GREAT Britain (Visit Britain) offers a free Digital Marketing Toolkit for tourism businesses?

The online resource is packed with practical advice on improving your website, making the most of social media, understanding SEO, creating engaging content and reaching more customers online.

Whether you're a café, attraction, accommodation provider, retailer or visitor venue, it's a great place to pick up tips and ideas to help grow your business online.

Best of all? It's completely FREE to access.

Find out more: https://www.visitbritain.org/business-advice/how-market-your-business/digital-marketing-toolkit

Find out how digital marketing can help even the smallest tourism business reach a global audience.

17/10/2026

✨ There's still time to book for Bizzy Lasses Connect!

This friendly networking event, organised by the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, is an opportunity to meet women from across Wakefield and beyond, hear inspiring stories and make valuable new connections.

Expect: 🤝 Relaxed networking
💡 Practical insights
🎤 Inspiring speakers
💜 A supportive community of women

📅 20 October
📍 Theatre Royal Wakefield
🎟 £10

Find out more and book your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bizzy-lasses-connect-tickets-1998354127991



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Bizzy Lasses Connect is a Wakefield’s women’s networking event, bringing together women from across the region to make meaningful connection

16/10/2026

🔍 More and more visitors are choosing to swap crowded tourist hotspots for somewhere a little different.

They're looking for authentic experiences, hidden gems, independent businesses and places with real character.

That's good news for Wakefield.

Whether it's discovering our market towns, exploring cultural attractions, enjoying great local food and drink, or spending time in the great outdoors, there are countless reasons for visitors to explore the district and stay a little longer.

As travel habits continue to evolve, destinations like Wakefield are perfectly placed to offer something genuinely memorable.

13/10/2026

📣 Businesses: there's just one month to go until Light Up Wakefield!

From the festive Light Switch-On to spectacular light installations and family-friendly activities across the city centre, thousands of people are expected to visit Wakefield on 13-14 November.

If you run a shop, café, restaurant, attraction or venue, now is a great time to start thinking about how you'll make the most of the extra visitors.

🎄 Festive offers
🎄 Seasonal displays
🎄 Special events
🎄 Late-night opening

If you'd like support or ideas, get in touch with the Experience Wakefield team. We're always happy to help businesses make the most of major events and festivals.

Read more about the festival here: https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/event/light-up-wakefield/



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Wakefield Council

09/10/2026

Fantastic news to end the week! Huge congratulations to the Wakefield BID team.

Wakefield voted YES! 💗

Wakefield BID is continuing for 2027–2032!

Thank you to our businesses for your support and trust. We’re excited for another five years of working together for Wakefield city centre.

More to share very soon 👀
But for now, thank you, Wakefield! 🎉

05/10/2026

If anyone needed a reminder of what rugby league means to Wakefield, yesterday provided it!

Thousands of people lined our streets to celebrate Wakefield Trinity's Super League triumph, creating a sea of blue, white and red across the city. From kids perched on shoulders to supporters filling every available space along the route, the turnout was remarkable.

Moments like this show the power of sport to bring a city together, and it was fantastic to see Wakefield so full of life, pride and celebration.

HUGE congratulations to our incredible team! ❤️🤍💙

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05/10/2026

🚨 Last chance to apply! 🚨

Trader applications for Rhubarb Festival 2027 close in just under a week!

Whether you're a food and drink trader, vendor, bar operator, or part of a charity or community group, now's the time to secure your place at one of Wakefield's most popular events.

📍 Wakefield City Centre
📅 19 to 21 February 2027
⏰ Applications close: Sunday 11 October 2026 at 11.45pm

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of a fantastic weekend celebrating Wakefield's world-famous rhubarb heritage.

Apply now: https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/event-applications/

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03/10/2026

What a moment for Wakefield!!!!

WAKEFIELD TRINITY ARE 2026 SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!

22/09/2026

🙌 Could your business help say thank you to Wakefield's volunteers?

Citizen Coin Wakefield is a digital rewards platform that recognises people who give their time to support charities, community groups, events and good causes across the district.

We're looking for businesses, shops, cafés, restaurants, attractions and venues to offer rewards that volunteers can redeem using Citizen Coins.

It could be:

✨ A discount in store
🍽️ A special offer on food and drink
🎟️ Reduced-price admission
🎁 A unique experience

There's no cost to take part, making it a great way to promote your business while supporting the volunteers who help make Wakefield such a wonderful place to live, work and visit.

Find out more:

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.citizencoin.uk

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Wakefield Council

19/09/2026

🎥 Film Wakefield is turning one!

To celebrate, Film Wakefield is hosting its biggest networking event yet, bringing together filmmakers, performers, writers, producers, students, creatives and local businesses for an evening of inspiration, collaboration and connection.

Expect guest speakers, panel discussions, speed networking, film screenings, a live jobs board and plenty of opportunities to meet people from across Wakefield's growing screen industry.

📅 Thursday 24 September 2026
⏰ 6pm to 9pm
📍 WX Wakefield
🎟 Free

Reserve your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-wakefield-networking-event-tickets-1988626477326

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Join us for the 1‑Year Anniversary Film Wakefield Networking Event, our biggest and most ambitious gathering yet.