Other Local Activities in and around Stanley
Here are a number of other activities in and around the Stanley area that may be of interest to you.
St Peter's Church Stanley
A growing Church, in the heart of the Stanley community.
Click the image to find out more.
Stanley Crown Green Bowling Club - SCGBC
The Crown Green Bowling season runs from April till September.
Click the image to find out more about how to join or just support your local team.​
Nordic Walking from Stanley Ferry runs from April till September.
Meet us at the front Stanley Ferry Car Park - WF3 4LT - every Tuesday starting at 18:15 prompt.​
Click on the image for further information about Nordic and Health Walks around the Wakefield District.
Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve off Lime Pit Lane was once part of the multi-pit Victoria Colliery and is a place of interest along the Stanley Heritage Trail. It offers woodland, marsh, open water, and grassland and is perfect for a peaceful walk to observe wildlife.
Click on the image for further information about Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve.
Friends of Stanley Marsh are a group of volunteers that meet monthly to complete practical tasks to help maintain the area.
They meet at 10.30 am in the car park. Stout footwear and old clothes recommended and gardening gloves if you have them, but all other tools are provided. See our dates for 2026:
Fri 16 Jan Sat 7 Feb Fri 13 Mar Sun 19 Apr Fri 8 May Sat 13 Jun
Fri 3 Jul Sat 8 Aug Fri 11 Sep
Sun 4 Oct Fri 6 Nov Sat 12 Dec
Stanley Library
There are numerous activities held most every weekday promoting Community interaction for both Adults and Children.
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Find us at:
Lake Lock Rd
Stanley
Wakefield
WF3 4HU
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For further details about Stanley Library and other Libraries in the district, please click here.
Other Activities TBC to be set up here.​