Pugneys Country Park

14/08/2026

Yes please !

14/08/2026

📢 Tomorrow at Thornes Park - The Inclusion Festival is Here! 🌟

Looking for something fun, active and inclusive to do tomorrow? Join us at the Inclusion Festival at Thornes Park, where people of all ages and abilities can come together to try new activities, meet local clubs and organisations, and discover exciting opportunities available across Wakefield District.

💙 There really is something for everyone!

Come and have a go at:

⚽ Football
🏉 Rugby & Wheelchair Rugby
🏏 VI Cricket
🥊 Boxing
🏃 Athletics
🏑 Hockey
🎾 Tennis
🏓 Table Tennis
🥒 Pickleball
🏀 Wheelchair Basketball
🚴 Cycling
🎯 Boccia
👁️ Goalball

Plus:

🏋️ Gym activities
🎲 Fun games and challenges
☕ Coffee cart refreshments
🤝 Information and support from local clubs and organisations

Whether you're looking to get active, build confidence, make new friends, find a new hobby, or simply enjoy a great day out with the family, the Inclusion Festival is a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone can take part at their own pace.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Family friendly
✅ Inclusive and accessible
✅ No experience needed

🌈 Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. Everyone can take part.

Come along, have a go, and discover the fantastic inclusive opportunities available right here in Wakefield District.

07/08/2026

J's Pugneys Strava Challenge !

🏃‍♂️ July Strava Challenge Winners! 🏃‍♀️

A huge thank you to everyone who took on our Pugneys Loop Anti-Clockwise 2.5K Strava Challenge throughout July! It was fantastic to see so many of you pushing yourselves and chasing those leaderboard spots. 💪🔥

🎉 Congratulations to our July winners:

🥇 Men’s Winner: Mark Mills Mark Mills – 8:43
🥇 Women’s Winner: Ruby Sunman Ruby Sunman – 9:12

What an incredible effort from both of you! 👏

🏆 Mark and Ruby, we’ll be in touch soon to arrange your prize!

A big well done to everyone who took part, we can’t wait to see even more of you taking on our next challenge.

15/07/2026

Don't forget about the weekly Wakefield MTB rides

Leaving from outside J's Cycles, @ Pugneys Country Park at 1730 on Thursdays. (Try to be there at 1720)

*Excludes last Thursday of the month. (Coached session instead)

Averaging 20ish miles, e bikes welcome as long as you maintain a sensible pace. — at J's Pugneys .

09/07/2026

NEW run club.

Wakefield Thornes Parkrun

08/07/2026

⚠️ It’s going to be HOT over the next few days ☀️🥵

We know a dip sounds tempting, but open water can be unpredictable. Stay safe, skip the rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and cool off in one of our pools instead 🏊‍♀️💙

You said “this summer’s different…” 👀
…but you still haven’t got in the water 😅

Say less, this is your soft launch 🌊

💧 FREE swim session (16–24 years)
💧 Not lessons. No stress. Just vibes
💧 Build confidence your way
💧 Or just float, chill and ease yourself in

This is giving:

☀️ pre-holiday glow up
🌴 poolside confidence
🎶 main character energy

No one’s watching. Everyone’s just figuring it out too.
Free swim. Swim Coach available if you want it. Or just come get used to the water again 💧

✨ Pull up.
✨ Get comfy.
✨ Own the water before the holiday hits.
👉 Spots are free, don’t miss your moment.

Part of Aspire Ignite, Wakefield Council’s mission to get more 16–24 year olds active, confident, and moving across the district 💥🔥

Find out more

https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure/aspire-memberships-and-prices/aspire-ignite-free-activity-membership-for-16-to-24s

06/07/2026

CAFE CLOSED Wednesday 8th July

Due to essential staff training

Apologies for the inconvenience

03/07/2026

Look what’s landed !

30/06/2026

🚴‍♀️ Inclusive Wellbeing Bike Ride at Pugneys Country Park – FREE!

Looking for a friendly way to get active, enjoy the outdoors and meet new people?

Join Cycle North and Experience Community for an Inclusive Wellbeing Bike Ride at the beautiful Pugneys Country Park. Whether you ride a standard bike or need an adapted cycle, this welcoming group ride is designed to help more people enjoy the benefits of cycling and being active together.

✅ Free to attend
✅Multiple Dates
✅ Bikes and helmets provided
✅ Adapted cycles available
✅ Suitable for riders aged 16+
✅ Café, toilets and parking on site

📍 Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield
🕚 Multiple dates and session times available

🎟️ Book your free place:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-wellbeing-bike-ride-pugneys-country-park-free-tickets-1992762192361?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*xpcuk1*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTg3MzU2Nzk4NC4xNzgyNzQ5OTY2*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODI3NDk5NjUkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODI3NDk5NjUkajYwJGwwJGgw

Come along, boost your wellbeing and enjoy a ride in great company. 💙



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