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For art lovers, for families, for everyone

Experience Wakefield. That’s exactly what we want you to do. We are at the heart of the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle, home to The Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the birthplace of Dame Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore. Our galleries, castles, museums, hotels and attractions welcome millions of families each year. Visit us for days out, short stays, exhibitions, events and festivals.

Come and Play in Wakefield this Summer
Pontefract Liquorice Festival
Limited Offer - All inclusive breaks at Cedar Court Hotel Wakefield
Outside The Hepworth Wakefield.
Yorkshire Scupture Triangle
Dame Barbara Hepworth's tools at The Hepworth Wakefield.
Henry Moore sculpture at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield
Latest exhibition 25 May - 29 September
William Scott Still Life Photo: The Hepworth Wakefield
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Exhibition 2 March - 1 September 2013
Cannonball Heaven, Yinka Shonibare & Stephen Friedman Gallery London
May Half Term Events
Family events
Half Term Fun Wakefield

Springtime in Wakefield

Make the most of sunny spring and enjoy a woodland walk through Haw Park Wood, stroll around the stunning lake of Newmillerdam Country Park or just sit and watch wildlife at Anglers Country Park.

Join a free guided tour around Yorkshire Sculpture Park exploring its interesting past, historic lakes and woodland.

Or stroll among the birch, oak and ash woodland that surrounds the National Coal Mining Museum for England.

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Wakefield Artwalk

The next Wakefield Artwalk takes place on Wednesday 29 May across 16 Wakefield venues.  Chat to artists, browse art and exhibitions or attend talks or readings - just drop in between 5-9pm.

Wakefield Artwalk is informal and friendly, come alone or with friends and family and make your way around the venues at your own pace.

Pick up an art walk map from Wakefield Visitor Centre or from any of the participating venues.

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Summer of Events

Performances at Pontefract & Sandal Castles

The remains of Pontefract Castle, Yorkshire
Pontefract Liquorice Festival

Save the date for this sweet event

Pontefract Liquorice Festival
Long Division Festival

7-9 June 2013

Long Division Music Festival Wakefield
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