City centre events, leisure and casual dining space to launch next month
Wakefield Exchange (WX), a new space hosting events, street food, studios and more, will open next month in the city centre.
The building – a transformed former market hall – is set to open to the public for the Rhubarb Festival weekend on 21 February, with a market, live music and range of activities.
Councillor Hannah Appleyard, cabinet member for culture, leisure and sport, said: “We’re really pleased that WX is opening to the public very soon and I’m urging everyone to go check it out.
“WX is right in the heart of our city, right next to the bus station and just minutes’ walk from the city’s rail stations.
“Not only will it provide an exciting programme of events and activities showcasing local talent and beyond, but it also has spaces for digital and creative businesses.
“It will play an important part in the regeneration of the city centre, attracting visitors and providing exciting opportunities for local people of all ages.”
As well as creating jobs in the food and drink sector, there will be spaces on offer to small and medium-sized digital and creative businesses.
Open seven days a week, the building will be home to five street food vendors and a bar. It will allow visitors to enjoy a casual dining experience throughout the day and into the evening.
Wakefield Exchange has been funded by The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, through the Cultural Development Fund, which is administered by Arts Council England, and by Wakefield Council.
For more information and the source, visit: City centre events, leisure and casual dining space to launch next month | TheBusinessDesk.com