Ad Lib Gallery
Drury Lane Library
Drury Lane
Wakefield
Contact: Lesley Simpson
Phone: 01924305376
E-mail: drurylanelibrary@hotmail.com

This small compact gallery adjoins Drury Lane Library and despite limited facilities does offer space for seminars, exhibitions, meetings and workshops. The gallery has a floor space of 33' x 29' with a small fixed stage area. Seating for up to 60 people, portable tables and a flip-chart can be provided. Car parking, shops and a large choice of eating places are nearby.

Bretton Memorial InstituteVillage Hall
13 Maltkiln Drive
West Bretton
Wakefield
WF4 4LD
Contact: Mark Brookes / Alan Keal
Phone: 01924 830009/ 01924 830683

Recently refurbished large hall- 180 standing, 120 seated with stage. Fully fitted kitchen, with oven and associatedutensils. Fully licenced bar, ample off-road parking. Suitable for craft/antique fairs, weddings and parties.

Crigglestone Parish Council Village Institute
High Street
Crigglestone
Wakefield
Contact: Mr MA Cummings, Clerk to the Council
Phone: 01924 363165

Large meeting room, kitchen facilities and full toilet facilities including disabled. There is also disabled access for the premises and car parking facilities.

Netherton Village Hall
9 Southfields View
Netherton
Wakefield
WF4 4SR
Contact: Mr D Dransfield
Phone:01226 709078
E-mail:e-mail djdrans@aol.com

A large hall with full size badminton court. Stage at one end which can be closed offand used as separate room. Kitchen area with cooker, microwave, fridge freezer. Separate ladies, gents and disabled toilets. Showers. Hall will comfortably seat 100 people. Gas central heating.

Notton Village Hall
89 George Lane
Notton
Wakefield
WF42NQ
Contact: Mrs J Clark
Phone: 01226 722346

Large hall, can seat 100, suitable for many uses. Small hall seats 30. Kitchen, toilets, showers (includes disabled toilet and access) tables, chairs, cutlery etc.

Ossett Town Hall
Market Place
Ossett
Wakefield
WF5 8BE
Contact: Ray Cox or Roy Drayton
Phone: 01924302999

Facing onto the precinct in the centre of Ossett this building offers; the Main Hall seats up to 200 for a party or 400 for shows, the Court House suitable for meetings, rehearsals etc. plus the organ can be hired and a kitchen is also available for hire.

Sandal Castle
c/o Museums and Arts
Wakefield Art Gallery
Wentworth Terrace
Wakefield
WF1 3QW
Contact: Pam Judkins,
Phone: 01924 305352

The remains of this 13th century stone castle stand in a commanding position overlooking the River Calder. Best known for its involvement in the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War its rich history offers opportunities for events which will enhance this important historical landmark.
In order to preserve this ancient monument only a limited number of events can be held each year. Anyone wishing to hold an event at the castle must complete an application form and submit it by 30 September for any event(s) taking place in the following year.

St. Austin's Parish Centre
Wentworth Terrace
Wakefield
WF1 3QN
Contact: Mrs Anne Woodhouse
Phone: 01924 382371

Main theatre/hall equipped with stage, microphones and lighting. Total seating available 199. Licensed bar by arrangement. Kitchen and toilets. Also two seminar rooms available seating approximately 40 and 50. Contact Anne Woodhouse for latest rates.

Stanley Community Centre and Library
Lake Lock Road
Stanley
Wakefield
WF3 4HU
Contact: Mary Young
Phone: 01924 303130
E-mail: librarystanley@hotmail.com

Stanley Community Centre is open 6 days a week. Facilities include a large hall with optional seating and staging, 2 meeting rooms and a well-equipped kitchen. The rooms are available to hire at reasonable rates and can be used for conferences, large functions, parties, meetings and seminars. There is full disabled access and ample free parking.

St Peter & St Paul's Parish Centre
Standbridge Lane
Wakefield
WF2 7NR
Contact: Madge Richards
Phone: 01924 240240
E-mail: mail@peterpaul.org.uk

Bright modern Parish Centre with car park 3m south of City Centre, accessible M1 J39. Suitable for conferences, meetings, performance and presentations - some weekday daytime/evening sessions available. Seat up to 100 with kitchen facilities. Pleasant first floor (no lift) meeting room also available for up to 30, with kitchenette.

Theatre Royal and Opera House
Drury Lane
Wakefield
WF1 2TE
Contact: Murray Edwards
Phone: 01924 215531
Fax 215525A
E mail murray@ wakefieldtheatre.co.uk
Website: www. Wakefieldtheatre.co.uk

509 seat theatre. Originally built in l894 it has been extensively refurbished and offers excellent facilities for all kinds of amateur & professional work.

Thornes Park Centre,
Wakefield College
Horbury Road
Wakefield
WF2 8QZ
Contact: Carole Clark
Phone: 01924789824
E-Mail: C.Johnson@wakcoll.ac.uk
Website: www.wakcoll.ac.uk

Performance space (small scale, 220 seats). Theatre rehearsal spaces. Large dance studio with sprung floor. Music rehearsal spaces. Gym and sports hall. Large (capacity 200) photo darkroom. Large dividable photographic studio. TV Studio. Radio Studio. 2 x 16 track recording studios. Multi-media suites including DVE. Making spaces (indoor and outdoor) Ceramics studio with electric kiln. Art, design and textile studios. Meeting/ seminar rooms from 4 to 60 people.

The Wakefield Artsmill
Rutland Mills
Kirkgate Bridge
Wakefield
WF1 5JR
Contact: The Administrator
Phone: 01924 215873
E - mail w-artsmill@pop3.poptel.org.uk

Housed on 3 floors the Artsmill has a spacious gallery (approx 40' x 48') with flexible partitioning system. Suitable for exhibitions, conferences, seminars, etc. There are also 30 artists studios for rent starting at £40 pcm. Unfortunately there is no disabled access.

Treacy Hall
The Cathedral Church of All Saints
Eastwood Offices
North gate
Wakefield
WF1 1 HG
Contact: Mr F Arnold
Phone:01924 373923
E-mail: admin@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk
Website: www.wakefield-cathedral.org.uk

A light and airy octagonal hall adjacent to Wakefield Cathedral. Suitable for functions, with a capacity for conferences of approximately 120 and entertaining of 90 seated or 150 standing.

Trinity Church
Church Street
Ossett
WF5 9DW

Contact: Paul Maybury

Phone 01924 263497
website: www.trinityossett.org.uk

Looking for something different? Trinity Church, Ossett seats 300 people and is suitable for every kind of performance. High quality sound systems and multi-media projection. Full blackout not available.
Kitchen, toilets, changing rooms. Limited heating during the winter months.

Wakefield Arts Centre
Contact: Carole Johnson
Phone: 01924 789824

The Arts Centre is a 220 seat venue.
E mail murray@ wakefieldtheatre.co.uk
Website: www. Wakefieldtheatre.co.uk

Wakefield Art Gallery
Wentworth Terrace
Wakefield
WF1 3QW
Contact: Nino Vella
Phone: 01924 305796

Wakefield Art Gallery has an impressive, permanent collection featuring important works by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth as well as other prominent modern artists. There is a varied programme of temporary exhibitions, which often includes space for artists of merit with regional and/or local connections.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park
West Bretton
Wakefield
WF4 4LG
Contact: Anna Bowman
Phone: 01924 830642
E mail: ysp_education@hotmail.com

YSP Education can provide tours, talks & workshops with artists/facilities for all ages and abilities.