Water Safety Week 2026

Water Safety Week is taking place from 25 to 30 May 2026. 

Coordinated by Wakefield’s Water Safety Group, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is running a programme of free activities to show the dangers of jumping into or swimming in open water and what actions can be taken in an emergency.

Demonstrations are taking place across the Wakefield district during the week between 11am and 2pm.

Full details of locations are available at: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/parks-countryside-and-outdoor-spaces/water-and-fire-safety