# Thornes Clarence Park, Wakefield — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This vast 60-hectare parkland offers families a delightful day out with activities including a charming miniature railway, sports facilities, children's play areas and picnic spots. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/attractions/thornes-clarence-park (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Thornes Clarence Park Denby Dale Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10543302183174306397&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Dalla](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115595334468966893320) **In short:** Thornes Clarence Park is a park in Wakefield, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 478 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Thornes Clarence Park This vast 60-hectare parkland offers families a delightful day out with activities including a charming miniature railway, sports facilities, children's play areas and picnic spots. ## What's nearby - Holmfield Arms 250m away - Cineworld Wakefield 400m away - McDonald's 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Sunday** 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [P Heap](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106808759922965376541/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely park. Plenty of space. Good play area for younger kids. · via Google [K. Peake](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100944530734954133589/reviews) ★★★★★ We had a nice evening stroll along this park's path, which slopes down to a stretch of grass. There are plenty of trees covering the path and other areas of this park; shrubs are neatly laid around the outside of the park accompanied by nice little huts too! · via Google [Nath Simmons](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106273657799712063772/reviews) ★★★★★ Nice park for an afternoon walk. Plenty of winter interest. Some of the paths are quite muddy but today were frozen solid so it didn’t matter but worth taking walking boots in case. Fresh air and some grand old trees what’s not to like. · via Google [Suzan Khushi](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117939819283134991797/reviews) ★★★★★ Nice large park with lots of amenities and a small lake with ducks and geese. Lots of well kept open spaces good for dog walking and childrens games. Good footpath access round the park for pushchairs and wheel chairs. Plenty of parking with a dog friendly cafe. Ornamental gardens are really well planted ranging from formal displays to rose gardens and inventive borders.There is a nursery shop here too. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487967d4871d1105:0x3df64b972e25265e!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this park offers numerous routes for walking, a large outdoor playground, a skate park, and a miniature railway for children. Visitors also highlight the beautiful grounds, picnic areas, and the pleasant atmosphere. Some reviews mention there can be suspicious individuals present. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** 101 Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QD [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.6735969%2C-1.5056684) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (478 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Wakefield [More attractions in Wakefield](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/attractions) ★ 4.5 (478 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/CultureAndLeisure/ParksAndOpenSpaces/ThornesPark/default.htm?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01924 302385](tel:01924302385) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Wakefield **Postcode** WF2 8QD **Plus Code** 9C5WMFFV+CP [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487967d4871d1105:0x3df64b972e25265e!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487967d4871d1105:0x3df64b972e25265e!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487967d4871d1105:0x3df64b972e25265e!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Wakefield Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Thornes Clarence Park suits all ages. ### Is Thornes Clarence Park wheelchair accessible? Thornes Clarence Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Thornes Clarence Park? Yes: paid car park. ### How do I contact Thornes Clarence Park? Call Thornes Clarence Park on +44 1924 302385. ## More near Thornes Clarence Park ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Holmfield Arms by Greene King Inns ★ 4.1 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/hotels/holmfield-arms-by-greene-king-inns) - [Campanile Hotel Wakefield ★ 3.4 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/hotels/campanile-hotel-wakefield) - [York House Hotel ★ 3.9 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/hotels/york-house-hotel) - [Holiday Inn Express Wakefield ★ 4.0 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/hotels/holiday-inn-express-wakefield) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Lake Side Cottage 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/cottages/lake-side-cottage-syk1194254) - [Woodman's Cottage 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/cottages/woodmans-cottage-syk1172764) - [The Moorings 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/cottages/the-moorings-syk1136338) - [Goosehill Fold 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/cottages/goosehill-fold-uk44711) ### Campsites nearby - [Broadlands Farm Touring Caravan Site ★ 4.7 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-yorkshire/camping/broadlands-farm-touring-caravan-site) - [Nostell Priory Boutique Holiday Park ★ 4.3 · 4.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-yorkshire/camping/nostell-priory-boutique-holiday-park) - [Highfield House Caravan Park ★ 4.5 · 6.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-yorkshire/camping/highfield-house-caravan-park) - [Earthswood Country Park ★ 1.3 · 7.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-yorkshire/camping/earthswood-country-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Cineworld Wakefield ★ 4.2 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/attractions/cineworld-wakefield) - [The Hepworth Wakefield ★ 4.5 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/attractions/the-hepworth-wakefield) - [The Selfie Space ★ 4.5 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/attractions/the-selfie-space) - [Wakefield Museum ★ 4.5 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wakefield/attractions/wakefield-museum)