About

Discover the story of Waterton’s Wall. It marked out the first nature reserve in the world, here in Wakefield!


Get crafty and make a pop-up nature reserve from paper and card.


Choose and make animals and plants to live in your hidden nature world.


Use different pop up techniques to help it come to life!


Free family activities at Wakefield Museum for May half term.


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

Email

museums@wakefield.gov.uk