7A Wakefield

Ben Williams, Managing Editor Last Updated 7 September 2018

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7A Wakefield

Thornes Mill, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7AZ

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7A Wakefield Richard Wheater, Neon Workshops (c) Nicholas Singleton — Neon Workshops' 7A. © Nicholas Singleton

7A Wakefield is a large blank canvas of a space, a flexible venue which allows for creating and assembling large scale pieces of work. Housed in the historic Thornes Mill, 7A has hosted events for the likes of Leeds College of Music, Wakefield College and Neon Workshops.

Neon Workshops founder Richard Wheater opened 7A Wakefield as their ‘sister ship’ project space to take on larger projects like the collaboration with Erased Tapes.

What's on near 7A Wakefield

In a dimly lit gallery, three visitors observe large screens displaying monochrome animated figures. Two people sit on wooden benches, while a third stands, all captivated by the striking visuals. Studio lights illuminate the scene.

Until 19 Apr 2026

ExhibitionsWakefield

William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

YSP presents ‘The Pull of Gravity’ an exhibition of sculpture and film from the legendary artist William Kentridge.

From £0.00

Brightly coloured painting of a fantastical creature with two dragon heads

Until 22 Feb 2026

ExhibitionsWakefield

Jordy Kerwick: One to Give. One to Take Away at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

YSP presents the first UK solo exhibition by Jordy Kerwick, from fantastical creatures on colourful canvases to carved stone.

Free entry

Until 30 Aug 2026

Food and Drink

Leeds Heritage Pub & Brewery Tour

Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour.

From £35.00

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6 Feb – 7 Feb 2026

TheatreLeeds

A Grain of Sand at Leeds Playhouse

Set in Gaza, one-woman show A Grain of Sand insists on one simple principle: that children’s voices matter, and that listening to them is a political act.

From £17.00

Until 19 Apr 2026

ExhibitionsLeeds

Plant Dreaming at Leeds Art Gallery

‘Plant Dreaming’ gathers the work of seven contemporary artists and their thoughts on plant knowledge and ecopolitics, at Leeds Art Gallery.

Free entry

Until 20 Dec 2026

TourLeeds

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From £12.00

Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Leeds Grand Theatre

Until 4 Jan 2026

DanceLeeds

Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Leeds Grand Theatre

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From £23.00

Until 26 Jun 2027

ActivityLeeds

Northern Monk Brewery Tour

Northern Monk, one of Leeds’ best breweries, is kicking off the weekend with a brewery tour to kick start your Saturday afternoon.

From £20.00

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