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Summer of Play Free to Play in the Parkland

Free event

Activity Adventure Families Sports

Summer of Play at Nostell

Calendar Sat 26 Jul - Sun 31 Aug 2025
Clock icon10:00 - 16:00
Map pinNostell, National Trust
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Paddleboarding

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Stand-Up Paddleboarding (Friends and Family) in Wakefield!

Calendar Now - Thu 28 Aug 2025
Clock icon10:00 - 12:15
Map pinFall Ings Lock
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A girl and boy kayaking

Activity Adventure Families Sports

Kayaking Sessions (Friends and Family) in Wakefield!

Calendar Tue 08 Jul - Fri 29 Aug 2025
Clock icon11:00 - 12:15
Map pinFall Ings Lock
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Stand-Up Paddleboarding

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Stand-Up Paddleboarding Sessions in Wakefield!

Calendar Wed 09 Jul - Thu 28 Aug 2025
Clock icon10:00 - 14:00
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Ladies Day

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Calendar Wed 06 Aug - Wed 06 Aug 2025
Clock icon12:00 - 18:00
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Inclusive Sports Festival

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Inclusive Sports Festival

Calendar Sat 16 Aug - Sat 16 Aug 2025
Clock icon11:00 - 14:00
Map pinThornes Park Stadium
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Summer of Play Free to Play in the Parkland
Part of Summer of Play at Nostell

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Activity Adventure Families Sports

Summer of Play: Free to Play in the Parkland

Calendar Sat 26 Jul - Sun 31 Aug 2025
Clock icon11:00 - 16:00
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Music Night & Beer Festival

Calendar Fri 18 Jul - Fri 18 Jul 2025
Clock icon16:30 - 22:45
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Season Finale and National Hunt Handover

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Season Finale and National Hunt Handover

Calendar Mon 20 Oct - Mon 20 Oct 2025
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Pipalong Stakes Raceday

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Pipalong Stakes Raceday

Calendar Tue 08 Jul - Tue 08 Jul 2025
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Tribute Bands Family Day

Calendar Sun 27 Jul - Sun 27 Jul 2025
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In The Zone Family Day

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In The Zone Family Day

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Racehorses Rule Raceday

Calendar Thu 18 Sep - Thu 18 Sep 2025
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Thursday Racing in September

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Calendar Thu 25 Sep - Thu 25 Sep 2025
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The Penultimate Meeting

Calendar Mon 06 Oct - Mon 06 Oct 2025
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