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

A painting called Daphne, 2021, by Carolien Walker. The painting features Caroline’s own daughter as a toddler.

Until 26 Oct

ExhibitionsWest Yorkshire

Caroline Walker: Mothering at The Hepworth Wakefield

Caroline Walker: Mothering records the daily realities of parenting in broad brushstrokes and vivid colour – an unmissable show, not just for mothers.

From £11.00

Helen Chadwick posing with a sculpture called Piss Flowers taken during the exhibition Helen Chadwick: Effluvia, held at the Serpentine Gallery, London, in 1994

Until 27 Oct

ExhibitionsWakefield

Helen Chadwick: Life Pleasures at the Hepworth Wakefield

The Hepworth Wakefield presents a retrospective from iconic artist Helen Chadwick, charting her artistic development and key works.

From £0.00

Until 11 Oct

TourWakefield

Ossett Brewery Tour

Beer lovers, get to know the taste of Yorkshire with an Ossett Brewery Tour. Learn about the process before sampling the goods.

From £19.09

Woman looking and touching large ceramic vessels

Until 14 Sep

ExhibitionsWakefield

Felicity Aylieff: Expressions of Blue at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

See ‘Felicity Aylieff: Expressions of Blue’, an exhibition of monumental ceramic vessels in blue and white.

Free entry

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

Laura Ellen Bacon, Into Being, 2025. Photo © India Hobson, courtesy Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Until 7 Sep

ExhibitionsWakefield

Laura Ellen Bacon: Into Being at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

YSP presents a new site-specific installation by Laura Ellen Bacon – a vast, immersive sculpture handmade using willow.

From £0.00

rear shot of three women holding hands about to go under the finish arch

21 Sep

ActivityLeeds

Walk for Parkinson’s at Temple Newsam

Raise funds and spirits for those living with Parkinson’s with a sponsored walk in aid of Parkinson’s UK at Temple Newsam.

Free entry

A mushroom growing on a stump of mossy wood

11 Oct

TourLeeds

Fungus Foray at Temple Newsam

Guided walk for families and beginners looking at Fungi at Temple Newsam.

The walk aims to find examples of all the major genus of fungi so that the participants can more

From £8.00

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Where to go near 7A Wakefield

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Sandal Castle

The romantic ruins of this medieval castle stand in a commanding position overlooking the Yorkshire countryside.

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Winner of the 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year Award, The Hepworth in Wakefield is easily one of the leading cultural highlights of the North.

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One of Wakefield’s coolest companies, book a workshop, visit a temporary exhibition or browse Neon Workshops’ online shop.

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One of only three surviving bridge chapels in England, this incredible mid-14th century heritage site is a scheduled ancient monument and Grade I listed building.

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Now Serving

In the heart of Wakefield this basement bar, ‘high end, low brow’ by their own description, remains a popular watering hole.

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The Hop Wakefield

With over 50 years brewing experience and over 35 years knowledge of the music industry, The Hop Wakefield offers traditional ale plus contemporary music.

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Theatre Royal Wakefield

Hosting a mix of music, drama and comedy, The Theatre Royal Wakefield is a Victorian theatre with an important architectural heritage.

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With exhibition spaces, meeting rooms and a cafe, The Art House is a visual arts development agency and registered charity in Wakefield.

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Stride Theatre

Stride Theatre is a diversity and SEN focused theatre company at the heart of the Wakefield community, looking to ‘bring people together’ and ‘allow individuals to flourish’.

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The childhood home of renowned Victorian author George Gissing, whose popularity once rivaled that of Dickens.

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