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Biketastic summer: Free cycling skills with WDCF

Free fun-filled cycling events for kids this summer holiday with Wakefield District Cycle Forum!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Get ready to roll into summer with our Biketastic Cycle Skills Sessions – the ultimate free event for kids who love bikes and those just starting out.

Join us for action-packed drop-in sessions led by amazing volunteers at Wakefield District Cycle Forum, featuring:

Fun cycle skills courses Bicycle safety & health checks Hands-on bike maintenance workshops

Whether your child is confident on two wheels or just starting out, there's something for everyone. No booking needed – just bring your bike, your safety gear and join in.

All ages welcome – just drop in and have some fun testing out your skills with the biketastic WDCF team on hand to help you out.

When you are finished on the Vista, head out for a ride on the family-friendly cycle tracks through the woodland.

Times

The basics

Suitability

All welcome

Meeting point

You will see the gazebo on the grass in front of the house.

What to bring and wear

Bring your bike and safety equipment. A limited number of bikes and helmets are available to borrow at no charge but please book ahead. Email: rides@cycling-wakefield.org.uk

Contact info

Nostell Business Support

Upcoming events

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Nostell Parkrun 

A free weekly 5km run through the parkland, which is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in.

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5 Jul to 20 Dec 2025
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09:00 to 10:00
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Outdoor theatre: The Duke's Theatre Company present Macbeth 

A reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tragedy

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5 Jul 2025
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19:00 to 21:00
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Garden Talks: Grow Your Own Veg 

Join Nostell's Senior Gardener for a series of monthly talks in the Kitchen Garden, running throughout the core gardening season.

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7 Jul to 8 Sep 2025
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13:30 to 14:15
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Garden Talks: A Bed Full of Roses 

Take a gentle stroll through Nostell’s beautiful Kitchen Garden and uncover the hidden history of the Nostell roses.

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18 Jul to 15 Aug 2025
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13:30 to 14:15
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