Arthur Wharton Celebration Day
Join us for a special moment as we mark the opening the Arthur Wharton: He Changed the World From Here exhibition on Saturday 13 June.
To celebrate, there will be a small opening ceremony alongside the appearance of a truly unmissable giant Arthur Wharton puppet. Standing an impressive 3 metres tall, this striking figure will be roaming the site throughout the afternoon.
Catch the walkabouts at:
- 12pm
- 1pm
- 2pm
Plus enjoy live music and a face painter on site, making it a great day out for all ages.
And of course, it's your chance to visit the Arthur Wharton: He Changed The World From Here exhibition to discover the sporting legends life, how football and the early railways are connected, and of course try your footballing skills on the multi-ball wall or go for a race on the atheltics track.
Come along, experience the atmosphere and see this incredible tribute to a pioneering sporting figure brought to life.
Ticketing information
Saturday 13th June, 10am-4pm
Free of charge
Tickets can be booked online or in person at the Welcome Desk in the Goods Shed.
If booking tickets online, make sure to create an account. This way, you can amend your booking with ease. You can access your account here.
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