Explore the Exhibition

BSL Guided Tour

Join us for a free British Sign Language (BSL) tour of Jason and the Wakefield Adventure, our big, bold sculpture exhibition at Wakefield Exchange.

Led by Martin Glover, BSL facilitator, these relaxed tours explore the stories behind the artworks. 

Tour Dates

  • Wednesday 25 June, 3pm
  • Sunday 27 July, 2pm
  • Tuesday 5 August, 2pm
  • Tuesday 19 August, 5pm 

Meet at the Welcome Point in the main hall of Wakefield Exchange.

Note: There will be no spoken English translation as it is aimed for BSL audience. This tour is open to everyone but is specifically aimed at people who are d/Deaf and will be delivered in British Sign Language only.

Audio Described Tours

Explore the Jason and the Wakefield Adventure exhibition through vivid audio description, specially designed for blind and visually impaired visitors.

Led by the experienced team at Mind’s Eye, these tours bring the story, characters, and artwork to life through rich, sensory detail.

Tour Dates

  • Wednesday 2 July, 3pm-4pm
  • Saturday 2 August, 10am-11am
  • Tuesday 12 August, 2pm-3pm
  • Tuesday 26 August, 5pm-6pm

Meet at the Welcome Point in the main hall of Wakefield Exchange.

Family Tours for SEND

Join us for a SEND-exclusive family tour of Jason and the Wakefield Adventure.

In this relaxed, accessible session you can expect a short guided tour of Jason’s vibrant inflatables, sensory-friendly exploration of textures and materials, hands-on creative art activity designed for all ages and flexible, non-pressured participation.

Tour Dates

  • Tuesday 29 July, 11am-12pm
  • Tuesday 5 August, 11am-12pm
  • Tuesday 12 August, 11am-12pm
  • Tuesday 19 August, 11am-12pm
  • Tuesday 26 August, 11am-12pm

For more information contact ncambridge@wakefield.gov.uk

Visual Story Guide

Watch our Visual Story Guide to help plan your visit to Jason and the Wakefield Adventure.

Easy Read Guide

Click the button below to access our Easy Read Guide to help you plan your visit to Jason and the Wakefield Adventure.

Relaxed Openings 

During our relaxed openings there will be lower light levels, reduced sound and noise reducing headphones available. 

Term Time

  • Thursdays, 3-5pm

Summer Holidays (21 Jul - 31 Aug)

  • Mondays, 9am-11am
  • Thursdays, 3pm-5pm 

No booking required - just drop in.

Welcome Tour

Join our onsite team for a short intro to the exhibition, grab a map and enjoy the space in your own time.

Tour Dates

  • Every Thursday, 11am

Meet at the Welcome Point in the main hall of Wakefield Exchange.

No booking required - just drop in!

Sensory Map

View our Sensory Map to see which areas of the Jason and the Wakefield Adventure exhibition people may find overstimulating.

Translations

We have translations in available onsite at the exhibition in:

  • Polish 
  • Urdu
  • Arabic