About
Wakefield Exchange (WX) is a new, fantastic multi-use destination in Wakefield City Centre on Union Street (WF1 3AD).
During the Rhubarb Festival they will be offering a fantastic FREE programme of activity for visitors to enjoy!
Scroll below to see what’s on…
FOOD AND DRINK MARKET
The Rhubarb Festival’s Food and Drink Market is bigger and better than ever! Start your rhubarb adventure by WX on Union Street where you can enjoy artisan sausages rolls and pies, homemade sweet treats and much more!
The Market will be open:
Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm
FREE WORKSHOPS
Reflecting Rhubarb Mosaic Workshop
Join a community centred, hands-on mosaic workshop on Friday that invites you to contribute towards a large-scale mosaic triangle, with a mirror in the centre inspired by the iconic Rhubarb Triangle.
On Saturday and Sunday you’ll have the chance to decorate your own individual Rhubarb Triangles to take home.
Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm
Make Your Own Bath Bombs
Get hands on and make your own Rhubarb themed bath bomb to take home and enjoy.
Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm
Grow your own Rhubarb
Decorate a recycled pot (rhubarb-themed of course!) before planting a rhubarb seed in recycled compost to take home and watch bloom.
Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm
Face-Painting
Friday – Sunday: 11am-4pm
HERITAGE
Coal Mining & Rhubarb Heritage Talk with Stephanie Thompson
Friday: 3pm – 4pm
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
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
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.
There will also be a pop-up exhibition ‘Wakefield’s Rhubarb Heritage’ on display!
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
hello@wxwakefield.co.uk