A bird world - Wakefield Museums and Castles
A paper bird mobile made from recycled materials being held in front of the display of Charles Waterton's Victorian nature reserve recreated in paper sculpture

A bird world

Tue 7 April 2026, 10:30am - 3pm

Wakefield Museum

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Get to know Wakefield's winged and feathered friends! Discover fun facts about the birds you can find around Wakefield. Learn how to recognise some familiar favourites.

Make a colourful paper bird mobile from recycled materials. Be inspired by Andy Singleton's paper sculptures.

Find out about how people have protected our local birds in the past. Discover what you can do to help birds thrive today.

Free, drop-in activity. Stay for as little or as long as you like.

This activity is part of our programming linked to the A World of Good gallery at Wakefield Museum. 

Please note: there will be a 30-minute facilitator break at 12:30 to 1pm. There is still lots to explore in the Museum during this time!

7 April 2026

10:30am - 3pm

Wakefield Museum

Free, no booking required

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