Wakefield Civic Society - an organisation dedicated to making Wakefield a better place in which to live, work or relax.

Whether you are a resident or a visitor to Wakefield, the Society can offer something of interest. From printed information through to talks and guided walks and from excursions through to social events, there is something for everyone.

If you would like to join us, please get in touch by emailing us at info@wakefieldcivicsociety.org.uk. Alternatively, you can find details of our membership schemes for individuals and corporate organisations on the attached pages.

Restaurant of the Year Awards announced

Congratulations to Red Chilli II, Kirkgate, and Gaskell's at Wakefield College on their Wakefield Civic Society Restaurant of the Year Awards! For more information, see our news page.

2012 Design Awards announced

Congratulations to all award winners and runners up in the Wakefield Civic Society 2012 Design Awards. For more information, see our news page.

Follow us on Twitter!

We now have a Twitter account (@WakefieldCivicS) - follow us for regular updates.

Wakefield Civic Society moves into new offices!

For the first time in its 48-year history, the Society is to move into its own offices. Until now, the Society has hired rooms for its committee and business meetings but now, thanks to the generosity of Green Communications, the Society is taking over a suite of rooms on the ground floor of the Wakefield Media Centre, 19 King Street, Wakefield. The suite includes an exhibition space where it is hoped that the Society will be able to mount regular exhibitions for members and the general public to see.

More details in our forthcoming Spring newsletter.

Now Available!

Wakefield - City of Spires, Towers and Turrets Trail

Wakefield - Blue Plaque Trail

Wakefield - City of Sculpture and Public Art

These three booklets published by the Society are now available. Each A5-size guide is 24 pages long and printed in full colour. The booklets are set out as walking guides around the city centre and allow you to explore the city's history, architecture and public artworks at leisure.

Each booklet costs £1 and can be purchased from Wakefield Tourist Information Centre in the Bull Ring or from Mocca Moocho Cafe in Cross Square. The City of Sculpture and Public Art booklet is also available at The Hepworth Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Alternatively, all three booklets can be ordered from the Society at £1.50 per copy. Please write to Wakefield Civic Society, PO Box 380, Wakefield, WF1 3WT stating how many of each booklet you wish to purchase and enclose a cheque for the appropriate amount made payable to Wakefield Civic Society.

February Newsletter now available!

The February 2012 newsletter has been sent to all our members. Our next edition will be issued in April and will contain full details of our summer excursions programme. If you are not a member and would like to receive a sample copy of the newsletter by email, please contact us at info@wakefieldcivicsociety.org.uk

New corporate member joins the Society

Property specialists HolroydMiller have recently joined the Society as a Bronze Corporate Member. Based at their new premises at 70 Northgate, HolroydMiller offer a residential and commercial property service and we are delighted to welcome them to the ever-growing list of local companies and organisations that are proud to support the work of the Society.

Friends of CHaT Parks group 

The newly formed Friends of CHaT Parks is now independent of the Civic Society. Full details of the group and how to join can be found on their website: www.chatparks.org.uk

What is Wakefield Civic Society?

Wakefield Civic Society was established in 1964 out of a concern for the built environment of our city. Now a registered charity, the Society is dedicated both to preserving and celebrating our built heritage and to campaigning for new schemes to be of the very highest standard and quality possible. Membership of the Society is open to anyone sharing our ideals and details of how to join can be found on our membership pages.