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Want to discover more about Wakefield’s rhubarb heritage? Then book your FREE space at our heritage talks taking place across the festival weekend!


A British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter will be present at all these events.




Coal Mining & Rhubarb Heritage Talk with Stephanie Thompson


Friday | 3pm – 4pm | WX


Join us as Stephanie Thompson from the National Coal Mining Museum for England explores the link between coal mining and rhubarb in her talk: ‘Coal, Rhubarb and Miners’ Welfare’.


Book your free space here.




Rhubarb Heritage Talk with Janet Oldroyd


Saturday | 3pm – 4pm | WX


E. Oldroyd & Sons Ltd are producers and packers of high-quality Yorkshire forced rhubarb and fruit. Join us as Janet Oldroyd shares her passion for Rhubarb and the heritage of the Rhubarb Triangle.


Book your free space here.




The History and Mystery of the Rhubarb Triangle with John Whitaker


Sunday | 3pm – 4pm | WX


Join Wakefield Museums and Castles Curator John Whitaker to discover the history of Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb, Wakefield’s most famous vegetable!


Book your free space here.




The Rhubarb Festival is taking place in Wakefield City Centre from 21-23 February 2025. Find out more: expwake.co/RhubarbFest


Venue opening hours

Monday : 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday : 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wednesday : 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thursday : 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday : 8:00 am - 10:30 pm

Saturday : 10:00 am - 10:30 pm

Sunday : 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Venue Details

Find us at

Union Street, Wakefield, WF1 3AD

Email

hello@wxwakefield.co.uk