Candles at the Castle
Dedicate a candle to remember a loved one with us this summer and support your local hospice
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Remember someone special this summer with Wakefield Hospice

By making a donation towards our Candles at the Castle appeal, you will be helping to fund vital hospice services for local patients and families throughout the year.

Anyone can dedicate a light - you do not need to have a connection to the hospice. All we ask is for a minimum donation of £10 per dedication.

Come August, your dedication will help to create a beautiful spectacle at one of Wakefield’s most iconic landmarks Sandal Castle, whilst supporting local hospice care.

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Download our paper dedication form

Join us for an evening of celebration and reflection


Following a fantastic first-event in the summer of 2024, Candles at the Castle returns this summer to give supporters the opportunity to remember loved ones by dedicating a candle at our beautiful in-memory event, or via our virtual memory display. Anyone can dedicate a candle, all we ask is for a minimum donation of £10 per dedication.

Everyone is welcome to join us between 18:00-21:00 on Saturday 16 August 2025 at Sandal Castle to view the dedications in our memory display, with live music and refreshments available.

No booking required, all welcome.

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A new look Virtual Memory Display for 2025
We are delighted to introduce our new look virtual Candles at the Castle display, allowing you the opportunity to submit a dedication in memory of your loved one, and see their star twinkle in the sky or their candle shine brightly on our virtual display.
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A big thank you to our Event Sponsors OE Electrics.

For further Candles at the Castle enquiries, please email maggie.keane@wakefieldhospice.co.uk or contact our fundraising team on 01924 331400.