Name: Wakefield Reclaim the Night March
Start: 2025-11-27T17:00:00+00:00
Location: WX Wakefield

Reclaim the Night March:
Thursday 27 November 2025
WX, Wakefield Exchange, Union Street, WF1 3AD
Be part of history as Wakefield hosts its very first Reclaim the Night — a powerful evening of unity, visibility, and action. Together, we’ll raise our voices for safer streets and a better future for all.
Special guests include Leader of Wakefield Council, Denise Jeffery and West Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Alison Lowe.

Programme:
3:00 pm – Banner-Making Drop-In Get creative and make your message bold at Wakefield One Library, Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DD.
5:00 pm – WX Wakefield Exchange - Meet Pathways and local providers: discover the services and initiatives working to make our community safer.
6:00 pm – The March Begins! Step, roll, or move with us from WX in a show of solidarity.
7:00 pm – Pathways Stalls & Panel Discussion: hear from local voices and organisations leading change in our District.
8:30 pm – Event ends, but our movement continues.
Why we march:
Reclaim the Night is a national movement raising awareness of violence against women and girls. By standing together, we send a clear message: everyone has the right to safety, dignity, and peace of mind.

Who’s welcome:
People of all ages, backgrounds, genders, and abilities are invited to take part. Whether you’re marching, rolling, supporting, or standing in solidarity, your presence matters. We are stronger together.

Join us:
It’s time to make your banner, gather your friends, family, or group, and take to the streets. Come as you are — you are welcome here.

Accessibility:
The route is mostly level, though some roads and pavements may be uneven. If you need information or support with access, please get in touch.
Organised by: Local Councillors Nat Walton, Maureen Cummings, Gwen Page and Helen Antcliffe, Empath Theatre, Blossom, Central HEaRt CIC