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.
Community Surgery
This is your opportunity to meet and speak directly with your local councillors. Raise concerns and discuss local issues affecting you, your family or your Stanley & Outwood East community.
Surgery Dates:
4th June 2026
18th June 2026
2nd July 2026
16th July 2026
6th August 2026
20th August 2026
3th September 2026
17th September 2026
1st October 2026
15th October 2026
5th November 2026
12th November 2026
3rd December 2026
10th December 2026
Nordic Walking at Stanley Ferry runs annually from April till September.
Walks are every Tuesday evening starting at 18:15 prompt.
Meet us in the top Car Park of the Stanley Ferry Pub - WF3 4LT
Nordic Poles are provided and it is FREE.
Click on the image for further information about Nordic and Health Walks around the Wakefield District.
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.
St Peter's Church Stanley
A growing Church, in the heart of the Stanley community.
Click the image to find out more.
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.
Find us at: Stanley Community Centre, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HU
For further details about Stanley Library and other Libraries in the district, please click here.
Other Activities TBC to be set up here.