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A stroll through Thornes Park unwrapping the history of some of the well-known and lesser well known features of this park.



A stroll through Thornes Park taking in the Secret Garden, Nursery, Rose Garden, Aviary, Lake and Pet Cemetery with Chris Welch from the Friends of CHaT Parks.


Meet in the car park opposite the Athletics Stadium in Thornes Park. Booking not required.


For more about Thornes Park and it’s neighbouring Clarence and Holmfield, check out the Heritage Hidden in Plain Sight Walk 1.


Venue opening hours

Monday : Open

Tuesday : Open

Wednesday : Open

Thursday : Open

Friday : Open

Saturday : Open

Sunday : Open

Venue Details

Find us at

Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QE