About
200 years ago in 1826, Charles Waterton completed his famous boundary wall. It marked out the world’s first ever nature reserve. He created a sanctuary for animals and nature within ‘Waterton’s Wall’.
The Friends of Waterton Wall are planning a month-long festival in May 2026. They will be celebrating 200 years since the completion of the wall at Walton Park.
Join John Whitaker, Curator and Trustee of the Friends of Waterton’s Wall, to hear about the history of the wall. Learn about the challenges the Friends are tackling to preserve it.
The talk will take place in the Learning Zone, which is located inside the main Wakefield Library space on the Upper Ground Floor of the Wakefield One building.
Venue opening hours
Monday : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday : 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday : 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday : 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday : Closed
Access facilities
- Accessible Car Parking
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- Step Free Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
Venue Details
Find us at
Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2UP
Phone
01924302104
museums@wakefield.gov.uk