Wakefield’s Inclusive Sports Festival champions disability and mixed-ability sport
Monday, August 04, 2025
Wakefield’s Inclusive Sports Festival returns on Saturday 16 August 2025, promising a fun, welcoming day of sport, connection, and creativity for people of all ages and abilities.
Taking place at Thornes Park Stadium, this free event is designed to promote, develop, and celebrate inclusive opportunities in sport and physical activity across the district.
“We all deserve the opportunity to be active, feel included, and be part of something. This festival is about bringing people together and showing that sport and physical activity really can be for everyone.”
Cllr Hannah Appleyard
Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport
From 11am to 2pm, people can take part in a range of ‘come and try’ activities, watch live demonstrations, and meet local sports providers committed to making their sessions open and accessible to everyone. Including those with physical disabilities, learning differences, or additional needs.
In addition to sport, the festival will feature a Partner Village with crafts, arts activities, stalls and an exhibition from local artist Jason Wilsher-Mills, creating a relaxed and social space to explore other local inclusive services and projects.
The festival is proudly delivered via a partnership between Disability Sport Yorkshire, Yorkshire Sport Foundation, and Wakefield Council. Together, these organisations are working to break down barriers to participation, encourage community involvement, and showcase the many benefits of an active lifestyle - regardless of ability or experience.
To find out more, visit: www.wakefield.gov.uk/disabilitysport