WALLFEST 2026 - Wakefield u3a Exhibition Events

Take a large wooden panel, plastic board, miles of velcro, watercolour paper and paint – mix together and what do you get?

We’re building a Wall!

The Friends of Waterton’s Wall are leading WallFest to celebrate 200 years of the wall.

Wakefield u3a’s Art Groups and Creative Writing Group have collaborated with the Friends, alongside contributions from Tracy Sedgwick (Wakefield Camera Club) and the 27th Wakefield Rainbows, 36th Wakefield Brownies & 27th Wakefield Guides, to create a combined exhibition. 

WALLFEST Exhibition Schedule

1) Monday 4th May (Bank Holiday) – 12–4pm

Walton Village Hall

2) Monday 11th May – Friday 22nd May

Pontefract Library (town centre)

A full exhibition including:

• the Friends of Waterton’s Wall display
• Wakefield u3a artwork and writing
• Wakefield Camera Club
• additional partner contributions

u3a publicity will be available throughout, with Committee representation at selected times.

3) Wednesday 27th May – 5–8pm

Wakefield WX (Wakefield Exchange)

Part of the Wakefield ArtWalk

ArtWalk is Wakefield’s bi‑monthly grassroots celebration of arts, heritage and culture. Explore the city as it comes alive with visual arts, crafts, workshops, live music, history and performance — including our WallFest contribution.