WX Wakefield

WX Wakefield Wakefield’s new place for work, play and creativity. Events, independent eateries and bar, workspaces and studios.

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25/01/2025

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17/01/2025

Discover the top things to do in Wakefield in 2025. From exciting exhibitions to lively festivals, there's something for everyone!

We're very excited to announce that the multi-award winning coffee shop, Gray's of Rothwell Gray's at WX will be joining...
17/01/2025

We're very excited to announce that the multi-award winning coffee shop, Gray's of Rothwell Gray's at WX will be joining us at WX! ☕🍵🍪

Offering a wide variety of hot and cold drinks, they also provide savoury and sweet food options.

So, whether you're stopping for your morning coffee, nipping out for a spot of lunch, or hankering for a tasty afternoon snack, they've got you covered!



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🥳 We have some very exciting news.....the new website is officially live! 🎉Find out what's on, food & drink, spaces and ...
16/01/2025

🥳 We have some very exciting news...
..the new website is officially live! 🎉

Find out what's on, food & drink, spaces and much more at www.wxwakefield.co.uk

Keep checking social media and the website for further information and updates.



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Get ready to gather your friends and enjoy a variety of flavours at WX.With five street food kitchens offering different...
12/01/2025

Get ready to gather your friends and enjoy a variety of flavours at WX.

With five street food kitchens offering different cuisines, everyone in your group can pick something they love while socialising and having a great time.

Stay tuned for more details.



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Get ready to immerse yourself in creativity at our soon-to-open event space. 🌟 Featuring dynamic lighting and innovative...
08/01/2025

Get ready to immerse yourself in creativity at our soon-to-open event space. 🌟

Featuring dynamic lighting and innovative design, it’s crafted to inspire artists, creators, and visionaries.

Stay tuned for more updates and let your imagination soar!



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Photo credit: Mark Newton Photography

At WX, we're dedicated to creating a welcoming and accessible space for everyone. We will offer full step-free access fr...
04/01/2025

At WX, we're dedicated to creating a welcoming and accessible space for everyone.

We will offer full step-free access from all entrances, a fully accessible lift, and a Changing Places Toilet (CPT) on the ground floor.

Assistance dogs are also welcome throughout the venue.

Join us and experience a truly inclusive environment.



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31/12/2024

Time to say goodbye to 2024 and humoungous HELLO to 2025, this is the year! We can't wait for you to see it for yourselves.

Here's to new beginnings and the opening of Wakefield Exchange early 2025!



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25/12/2024

Seasons Greetings from all of us at Wakefield Exchange 🎄

We hope your day is brimming with festiveness and candy canes!



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18/12/2024

We're shining a whole new light on Wakefield Exchange!

The main hall at Wakefield Exchange has an array of lighting and colour options which can be changed to elevate the space and set the perfect ambience for events and occasions.



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Did you know WX has three educational rooms with moveable walls? Whether you want to master a meeting, wield a workshop,...
15/12/2024

Did you know WX has three educational rooms with moveable walls? Whether you want to master a meeting, wield a workshop, or command a small conference, you have plenty of flexible options.

These spaces will be available to book via a booking portal once the Wakefield Exchange opens in 2025.



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Under one roof in the city centre, Wakefield Exchange is a large new multi-use space for work, creativity and play. Enjo...
01/12/2024

Under one roof in the city centre, Wakefield Exchange is a large new multi-use space for work, creativity and play.

Enjoy time with friends and family over coffee, lunch, dinner, or drinks. Experience varied events, live music, and other exciting showcases, this will be the place to be seen in Wakefield for 2025.



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Coming soon! In the heart of the city, with creative and digital businesses on site and an ambitious events programme, W...
29/11/2024

Coming soon! In the heart of the city, with creative and digital businesses on site and an ambitious events programme, Wakefield Exchange is set to become the city’s creative and social hub.

Wakefield Exchange features a buzzing casual dining and events space – Giving the city an AM/PM space for catch-ups over coffee, lunch, dinner, a chill with drinks after work, family time, fuel for thinking and meeting and great nights out.



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We know that Christmas is only around the corner, Mariah's been warbling about what she's wanting again, and the crisp W...
26/11/2024

We know that Christmas is only around the corner, Mariah's been warbling about what she's wanting again, and the crisp Winter nights are in full swing, but we have to confess, we're already looking forward to Summer 2025 and seeing you enjoy the outdoor offerings and events at WX.



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From family-friendly weekends to unmissable after-dark experiences including live music, WX is where Wakefield comes ali...
23/11/2024

From family-friendly weekends to unmissable after-dark experiences including live music, WX is where Wakefield comes alive!



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Wondering where WX is? Well wonder no more. Based in the heart of the city, you'll find WX within close proximity to man...
21/11/2024

Wondering where WX is? Well wonder no more.

Based in the heart of the city, you'll find WX within close proximity to many of Wakefield's well known landmarks.

Right next to the bus station and opposite Trinity Walk, the venue has excellent transport links and is also near multiple car parks.



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Inside WX you'll find these textured panels on the walls of the main hall. Not only do these look visually striking, the...
17/11/2024

Inside WX you'll find these textured panels on the walls of the main hall. Not only do these look visually striking, they also purpose as acoustic panels to ensure effective soundproofing of the space.

Making it the perfect venue for live events.



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The Canopy is a large covered exterior space which will be used for multiple occasions and will link in with many of Wak...
15/11/2024

The Canopy is a large covered exterior space which will be used for multiple occasions and will link in with many of Wakefield's much loved events such as the Rhubarb Festival.

There will also be seating so you can get your feet up, watch the world go by and enjoy a bite to eat or drink from one of our food & beverage vendors.



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Time to say goodbye to 2024 and humoungous HELLO to 2025, this is the year! We can't wait for you to see it for yourselves. Here's to new beginnings and the opening of Wakefield Exchange early 2025! #WXWakefield #WakefieldExchange #Wakefield #WakefieldCity #HappyNewYear #NewYear #OpeningYear #WakefieldVenue #LiveMusic #MusicVenue #WakefieldEats #EatOutYorkshire #WakefieldFood #WakefieldRestaurant #WakefieldCafe #WakefieldBar #InvestWakefield #WestYorkshire #NewVenue #CreativeEventSpace Image description: A dark blue background with an abstract shape to the left, in that shape is an exterior shot of WX lit up at night. In the bottom right is 2025 Happy new year!

Seasons Greetings from all of us at Wakefield Exchange
Seasons Greetings from all of us at Wakefield Exchange

Seasons Greetings from all of us at Wakefield Exchange 🎄 We hope your day is brimming with festiveness and candy canes! #MerryChristmas #Christmas #SeasonsGreetings #HappyChristmas #WXWakefield #WakefieldExchange #Wakefield #WakefieldCity #WakefieldVenue #LiveMusic #MusicVenue #WakefieldEats #EatOutYorkshire #WakefieldFood #WakefieldRestaurant #WakefieldCafe #WakefieldBar #InvestWakefield #WestYorkshire #NewVenue #CreativeEventSpace Video description: An image of WX at night. The moon glows behind it and whilst the snow drops you can see Santa and his reindeer fly past the moon. The lights under the Canopy are lit up like candy canes.

We're shining a whole new light on Wakefield Exchange! The main hall at Wakefield Exchange has an array of lighting and colour options which can be changed to elevate the space and set the perfect ambience for events and occasions. #WXWakefield #WakefieldExchange #Wakefield #WakefieldCity #WakefieldVenue #LiveMusic #MusicVenue #WakefieldEats #EatOutYorkshire #WakefieldFood #WakefieldRestaurant #WakefieldCafe #WakefieldBar #InvestWakefield #WestYorkshire #NewVenue #CreativeEventSpace Video description: Images of the main hall at Wakefield Exchange lit up in various shades of colour flick through in intervals of 0.5secs.

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