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Opening soon! The city’s new go-to destination for work, creativity, culture and leisure.

It’s a place where casual food and drink pair seamlessly with extraordinary encounters in art, craft, and innovation.

Whether you’re stopping by for a quick coffee and cake, enjoying street food and beer with friends, or immersing yourself in live music and events, Wakefield Exchange offers something for everyone.

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Main WX Hall facing towards the food and drink outlets

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External shot of WX with the large pink WX Wakefield Exchange sign

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A shot of the main WX hall during an event from the balcony

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What's On

Rhubarb Festival

Fri 21 - Sun 23 Feb 25

Rhubarbarians assemble – Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days from 21 – 23 February 2025!

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Sentinel

Fri 21 Feb - Sun 2 Mar 25

Studio Vertigo’s stunning site-specific light sculpture will illuminate the main hall of WX and is inspired by the mining heritage of the district.

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Coal Lines

Fri 21 Feb - Sun 2 Mar 25

This immersive sound installation will surround the Sentinel light sculpture and invite visitors to explore, play, and move around the space, whilst exploring the area’s rich mining heritage.

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Revealed Triptych and Roller Bird Digital Game

Fri 21 Feb - Sun 2 Mar

Revealed: Triptych is a Mixed Reality digital experience that fuses storytelling, film, stunning imagery and compelling audio in a celebration of local mining heritage.

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WX Games Weekend

Sat 8 - Sun 9 Mar 25

A FREE 2-day games event featuring exciting modern and retro console games to play, old-school arcade games and brand-new games developed by indie games companies based in Yorkshire and the North of England.

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This Was Our Year

Fri 14 - Sun 23 Mar 25

Our Year – Wakefield District 2024 was a celebration of the amazing culture, heritage and community of our district. This exhibition is part of Our Year and is supported with funding from West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Arts Council England.

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Featured Food & Drink

The Exchange Tap

As WX's Brewery-in-Residence, The Jolly Boys' Brewery Ltd will be waiting at The Exchange Tap to pour you tantalising ales, crisp lagers, varied spirits, and guest ales.

Gray's is a multi-award winning coffee shop who offer fabulous coffee, great food and above all, a warm welcome! With a wide range of hot and cold drinks, breakfast and lunch, savoury snacks and sweet treats, there's something for everyone!

In the heart of Wakefield, a vibrant culinary adventure was born—La Chingada Tex-Mex. More than just a restaurant, La Chingada is a celebration of life, culture, and community.

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The Shed

A multi-use performance space for festivals, creative installations, and events that includes a curated food market of local talent serving exciting menus for you to sit and enjoy.

Education Rooms

Wakefield Exchange hosts three learning spaces on the mezzanine floor tucked away from the hustle and bustle of The Shed and our food and beverage offering.

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Opening soon! The city’s new go-to destination for work, creativity, culture and leisure.

What's On

Rhubarb Festival

Sentinel

Coal Lines

Revealed Triptych and Roller Bird Digital Game

WX Games Weekend

This Was Our Year

Featured Food & Drink

The Exchange Tap

Gray's Coffee Shop

La Chingada Tex Mex

Hire a Space

The Shed

Education Rooms