The Events Team at Wakefield Council are passionate about providing an enjoyable experience that is accessible to all.
Our friendly team of staff, security, first aiders and contractors will be on hand to offer any assistance throughout the event. You can find them in either Hi-Vis or Wakefield Council Uniform, look for ‘EVENT STAFF’ on their backs.
Site Description
Castleford precinct is very flat, the area can be easily navigated around without having to cross any steps or inclines.
Carlton Street – This is the main festival site and where most activities will take place, the street is easily accessible and completely flat.
Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre – Shopping area, rest spaces, cafes, restaurants & accessible toilets.
Museum & Library – quiet rest space, children’s craft activities & accessible toilets. Lift to other floors available.
The Roman Tour – May have some rough terrain and can sometimes last between 45mins to 1 hour. There will be drop curbs and crossing points throughout the duration of the walking tour.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcomed to all areas of the event, this must be an assistance dog that is recognised by one of the official charitable organisations as members of Assistance Dogs UK.
Accessible Parking
There are blue car parking spaces at nearby Castlefields Car Park and Welbeck Street Car Park.
Accessible Toilets
There will be an accessible port-aloo available at Castleford Precinct and accessible toilet in Castleford Library.
Changing Places
Unfortunately, there is no Changing Places at the event site.
The closes Changing Places is at Junction 32 (Changing Places Toilets (changing-places.org)).