Thornes Park Stadium to temporarily close for elections

Thornes Park Athletics Stadium in Wakefield will be temporarily closed to host the local election count from 8.30pm on Wednesday 6 May 2026, reopening on Monday 11 May 2026 at 12pm.

The counting of the votes is not open to the public.

Parking at Thornes Park stadium car park will be restricted from Thursday 7 May 2026 until Saturday 9 May 2026. The closure will be supervised by security staff and entry to the car park will be by permit only.

Alternative parking facilities are available off Thornes Road next to the duck pond or on Denby Dale Road, off the roundabout.

Aspire members can use other Aspire facilities. For more information, visit https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/sports-and-leisure/leisure-centres-and-facilities/

The results will be live on Facebook @MyWakefield and made available on the Council’s website at www.wakefield.gov.uk/elections