Rebuilding history one stone at a time
Friends Of Waterton’s Wall
The aims of The Friends of Waterton's wall are to:
to identify and preserve a section of the wall surrounding Charles Waterton's estate in Walton, Wakefield;
to promote its upkeep and story
Our story
Friends Of Waterton’s Wall is a community coming together to save an important piece of history in their local village.
The wall
Taking over four years to complete and in total over three miles long, the wall enclosed hundreds of acres including 26 acres of open water and seven and a half acres of pleasure grounds and became the worlds first nature reserve.
Gallery
A collection of images showcasing the wall.
Resources
A selection of references and links including WMDC museum audio files.
WallFest 26
Wall Fest is coming. 2026 marks the 200th birthday of the wall. We are planning a month-long series of events to celebrate Charles Waterton and his Wall.
Projects
A selection of projects focused on the wall.
Get involved
As a charity, our members and community involvement are an important part for the success of this project and all support is greatly appreciated. Below are some ways you can get involved in the Friends of Waterton’s Wall project.
Support us
As a charity, donations are such an important part for the success of this project and any help is greatly appreciated.
Anti-slavery statement
Friends Of Waterton’s Wall organisation must publish an annual statement setting out the steps they take to prevent modern slavery in their business and their supply chains.
Contact us
If you have any questions or comments we would love to hear from you, please contact us via our email address or fill in the contact form.
“it was paid for by the wine I do not drink”
—Charles Waterton.