Alverthorpe Meadows & Wrenthorpe Park

Alverthorpe Meadows & Wrenthorpe Park together form a green oasis within the residential suburbs of Wakefield. The meadows are a relic of a former time, with old hedgerows and clearly visible medieval ridge and patterns. Alverthorpe Meadows are managed as wildflower meadows. In 2008 it was designated as a Local Nature Reserve.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
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Notes	Open to the public at all times

View of the city from Alverthorpe Meadows

Contact

Interpretative Officers
Tel: 01924 303980

countrysideinterp@wakefield.gov.uk

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Venue

Alverthorpe Meadows & Wrenthorpe Park

Wrenthorpe Road, WF2 0HS

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Map reference: SE 319223 Lat: 53.69616 Long: -1.51833

By Road:
Leave Wakefield on Bradford Road. Turn left onto Wrenthorpe Road. The Car park at Wrenthorpe Park is on the left after going under the railway bridge. Parking is free.
By public transport:
Arriva bus numbers 100, 101,103,108 and 481 all travel along Wrenthorpe Road
Nearest Train station:
Wakefield Westgate 1.5 miles