The Red Shed
This long standing Wakefield landmark is a unique institution.
Erected in 1966 The Red Shed is an unpretentious wooden ex-army barrack building located near the city centre on Vicarage Street. The Red Shed a meeting place, a social club, a folk music venue and last but certainly not least, a multi-award winning bar.
Winner of numerous CAMRA awards, both locally and nationally for well kept real beer, the shed has a rotating selection of traditional ales, well kept and at reasonable prices, plus a wide range of Belgian bottled beers, perrys and ciders.
The shed is a popular Yorkshire venue for folk music concerts, poetry readings and open mike sessions. Artistes have included Martin Simpson, Emily Smith, Ewan McLennan, Steve Tilston and the Jon Strong Band.
New members and visitors are always given a warm welcome.
Membership £3 waged, £1.50 unwaged.
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Prices
Membership £3 waged, £1.50 unwaged.
Guests and New Members always welcome.
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Notes | Open Sunday to Friday 7pm to 11pm Saturday 11am to 4pm and 7pm to 11pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day |
Contact
Bar Staff (after 7pm)Tel: 01924 215626
info@theredshed.org.uk
www.theredshed.org.uk
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Nearby
Local AccommodationVenue
The Red ShedWakefield Labour Club, 18 Vicarage Street, Wakefield, WF1 1QX
See location on Google maps.Map reference: SE 335209 Lat: 53.68349 Long: -1.49425
By Road:-
Follow signs to Wakefield city centre. The Red Shed is next to Trinity Walk shopping centre (Fredrick Street entrance - next to Debenhams)
- 18 Vicarage Street.
By Public Transport:-
Nearest train station: Kirkgate/Westgate stations (both a ten minute walk away)
Nearest bus station: Wakefield bus station, Union Street (a five minute walk away)
Accessible by Public Transport : Kirkgate/Westgate station
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