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Leisure Centre

Lightwaves Leisure Centre

Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber — WF1 1DH

200

Max Capacity

FROM

£1000

Per Day

4.3

13 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Lightwaves Leisure Centre is a contemporary leisure facility located in the heart of Wakefield city centre. The venue features modern meeting rooms and event spaces that can accommodate various corporate functions, community events, and private celebrations. With its central location on Market Street, the centre offers excellent accessibility via public transport and is within walking distance of Wakefield's main shopping and dining areas. The facility provides flexible room configurations, modern AV equipment, and professional event support services, making it suitable for business meetings, training sessions, and social gatherings.

Room Capacities

theatre

150

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

100

reception

200

dining

120

banquet

100

Pricing

Day rates from £1000

Competitive rates for room hire with packages available including catering and AV equipment. Contact directly for detailed pricing based on requirements.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Accessible facilities

Parking nearby

Air conditioning

Catering available

Flexible layouts

Central location

AV & Technical

PA System

Microphones

Basic Lighting

Wi-Fi

Scoreboard Display

Ideal For

Sports EventsCommunity MeetingsFitness ClassesTeam BuildingSchool Sports DaysLocal Competitions

Location & Access

Lightwaves Centre, Market Street, Wakefield WF1 1DH

Wakefield Westgate railway station 0.3 miles away with regular services to Leeds, London, and Manchester. Bus stops on Market Street directly outside venue. Good connections to M1 motorway.

Public car parks within 200m including Market Street and Cathedral car parks. On-street parking available with time restrictions.

Wheelchair accessible