Experience Wakefield Business

04/09/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN IS COMING TO THE WAKEFIELD GHOST WALKS… 👻🎃

October is going to be our biggest and darkest month of the year, with a whole collection of Halloween events across Wakefield, Pontefract and Nostell Priory.

👻 WAKEFIELD GHOST WALK
Thursday 8th, 22nd & 29th October
Join The Curator after dark for the original Wakefield Ghost Walk and discover the darker side of the city.

🔪 WAKEFIELD MURDER WALK – HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Wednesday 21st October
A special Who Done It? themed Murder Walk, in collaboration with Wakefield Library’s WordFest. Expect murder, mystery and some of Wakefield’s grimmest true tales.

🏰 PONTEFRACT GHOST WALK
Thursday 1st & 15th October
Blood, folklore and centuries of darker history beneath the shadow of Pontefract Castle.

🕯️ NOSTELL PRIORY GHOST WALKS
Weekend nights 24th, 25th & 31st October and 1st November
A very special series of Halloween walks in the atmospheric surroundings of Nostell Priory. Visit the Nostell Priory pages for information and booking.

October is the month when The Curator’s Tales really come alive.

Some dates will have limited places, so don’t leave it until the witching hour… 🎃

HALLOWEEN 2026 — BOOK NOW IF YOU DARE! 💀🕯️

The Curator
Wakefield Ghost Walk
Pontefract Ghost Walk
ZEN MAGIC

With thanks too
The Black Horse Wakefield, Est 1818
Nostell NT
Merlins of Wakefield
Wakefield Museumx
Wakefield Library
Rhubarb Radio
Hidden Gem at the Old Vicarage
Buck’s Paranormal Podcast
Experience Wakefield
Experience Wakefield Business
Theatre Royal Wakefield
The Counting House
The Drunken Fungus
Good Fortunes
Wakefield Antique & Collectables The Ridings Centre Wakefield
Oddly Harriet
Kings Croft Hotel
Steve Jones
Mental Health Museum
Wakefield First
Paranormic

04/09/2026

📣 Wakefield in the spotlight!

We're proud to see The Hepworth Wakefield featured in an article by Patricia Cullen for Entrepreneur UK, with Executive Director Olivia Colling sharing her thoughts on culture, creativity and the role regional galleries play in supporting artists and communities.

The interview shines a light on Wakefield's growing reputation as a cultural destination and celebrates the incredible arts and heritage offer we have across the district.

Take a read here: https://uk.entrepreneur.com/entrepreneurs/the-work-of-art-artists-audiences-and-yorkshire

Wakefield Council
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Experience Wakefield

The Hepworth Wakefield’s Executive Director discusses supporting artists, attracting audiences and building a thriving regional cultural destination.

03/09/2026

💡 Have you seen our Wakefield Destination Storytelling Guide?

Whether you're a business, attraction, venue or event organiser, this free toolkit is designed to help you promote the Wakefield district with confidence.

Packed with practical ideas and inspiration, it's a great resource for anyone who wants to help showcase everything that makes Wakefield special and encourage more visitors to discover the district.

📖 Download the guide: 🔗 expwake.co/StorytellingGuide



Wakefield Council
Wakefield first

01/09/2026

💡 Did you know?

Around one in four people in the UK have a disability.

Something as simple as providing clear accessibility information online can help more people enjoy your business, attraction or venue with confidence.

From access statements and parking information to details about toilets, seating and step-free access, making information easy to find can make all the difference.

Not sure where to start? Contact us, and we'll be happy to help!

29/08/2026

🚶‍♀️🏛️ Footfall opportunity: Heritage Open Days

From 11-20 September, Heritage Open Days will bring visitors to attractions, historic buildings, guided tours and cultural experiences across the Wakefield district. Best of all, many events are completely free!

If your business is located near a participating venue or within one of our town and city centres, now could be a great time to think about promotions, special offers or ways to attract visitors through your doors.

See what's planned: 🔗 https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/event/heritage-open-days-wakefield/



Heritage Open Days

27/08/2026

👀 Have you seen this fantastic news?

Spark's Youth Arts Ambassadors have been shortlisted for a National Arts and Cultural Education Award for their Black to Green project, co-produced with the National Coal Mining Museum for England.

A brilliant achievement and well-deserved recognition for everyone involved. Congratulations! 🎉

🔗 www.curiousminds.org.uk/finalists-nace26-q2ct

25/08/2026

📚 Did you know?

The VisitEngland Academy offers free online training courses for tourism businesses and industry partners.

Whether you're looking to sharpen your marketing skills, improve your visitor experience or support business growth, there's a wealth of expert guidance available through their self-paced learning portal.

Find out more: 🔗 https://www.visitbritain.org/business-advice/find-training -academy-courses



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Wakefield Council

22/08/2026

🎅 Applications are live!

Could your food and drink business, stall, or community group be part of this year's Light Switch-On events in Castleford, Ossett or Pontefract?

Get involved in these popular festive celebrations and help bring Christmas cheer to the district.

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

Wakefield Council
Wakefield first
Castleford Civic Society
Pontefract Civic Society
Visit Ossett
Ossett Civic Society

20/08/2026

🎃Pumpkin Staff Recruitment Evening🎃

We’re looking for enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to help make this years Pumpkin Festival unforgettable!

On Monday 24th August, we will be holding a recruitment evening in the Hayloft from 4pm-6pm, bring your CV and your smile to find out more!

16+ please