Wakefield One - Museum & Library, Wakefield. Free Admission. Closed Sundays
Details
Accessibility:
The museum and library are accessible to all, with level access, automatic doors and lift access to all floors. There are accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities. A limited number of disability parking bays are located to the side of the building. There is a hearing induction loop available and large print museum interpretation.
Brief Description:
Wakefield museum and library is located in the heart of Wakefield, inside one building. The museum explores the history of the people of Wakefield, with a Victorian kitchen, 1940's living room and fancy dress for children.
Further Information
Address:
Wakefield One Museum and Library, Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2EB.
Email:
Phone:
01924 302104
Website:
http://wakefieldmuseumsandlibraries.blogspot.co.uk/p/wakefield-museum.html
Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday - 9am-5pm. Wednesday, Thursday - 9am-7pm.
Saturday- 9am-4pm. Sunday- closed.
Directions:
Situated 6.5 miles from Dewsbury. Head South East on Wakefield Road/A638. At roundabout take the 2nd exit to continue on A638. At the next roundabout (Flushdyke Interchange) take the 2nd exit and continue on Wakefield Road/A638. This road then becomes the A642, continue following this road onto Westgate. Keep in the left lane to turn left onto Mulberry Way. Then turn right onto Burton Street and the museum is located on your right hand side.
OS SE 328209
Transport:
The closest railway is Wakefield Westgate station. Bus services operate in and around the area, with the closest stop located on Cliff Lane. Easily accessible by car.
For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There is a café situated on the lower ground floor, opposite the museum. Serving hot and cold foods, snacks and beverages.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Drury Lane Library and Museum, Wakefield
45 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.