Galleries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Drury Lane Library
In or near Wakefield.
Drury Lane Library — former public library in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Drury Lane Library is an art gallery in Yorkshire. Built or established in 1905, it dates from the modern period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. It sits within the Wakefield and Rothwell parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area WF1.
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Official information
The Theatre Royal Wakefield is a venue that hosts a variety of performances and events throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy a range of shows, from musicals to orchestral concerts, in a historic setting.
Place summary
Drury Lane Library is a modern gallery located in Wakefield, Yorkshire, with the postcode WF1. Established in 1905, it is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6825, -1.5037
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF1 2TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Established
- 1905
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26562695 (CC0)
- commons: Drury Lane Library - geograph.org.uk - 654135.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drury Lane Library?
- Drury Lane Library is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF1 2TE), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Drury Lane Library?
- Drury Lane Library — former public library in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Drury Lane Library?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF1 2TE.
- When was Drury Lane Library built?
- Built or established in 1905.
- Is Drury Lane Library a listed building?
- Drury Lane Library is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Drury Lane Library?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF1 2TE.