Attractions

For art lovers, for families, for everyone

Where to go

Full list of attractions

Kite Flying at Sandal Castle Wakefield, Yorkshire
Shopping

A mix of independents & high street names

Unique shopping in Wakefield, Yorkshire

Food & Drink

A deliciously diverse district for food lovers.

Find delicious food delights and fabulous food festivals, fresh local produce and talented local chefs and an amazing selection of cafes, retuarants and real ale pubs.

From fine dining to pub grub, delicious cream teas to real ale, cafe culture to curry cusine, there is something here to suit all palates; you can even listen to contemporary jazz whilst enjoying a bite and a pint.

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Day at the Races

A day out at Pontefract Racecourse.

Pontefract Racecourse delivers an exciting, altnerative day out, boasting excellent views of the track from all enclousures and is located a short distance from Pontefract town.

Set in beautiful parkland Pontefract Racecourse is the longest continuous circuit in Europe with a full race programme taking place from April to October every year.

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Historic Castle Ruins
Ruins of Sandal Castle & Pontefract Castle
Ruins of Pontefract Castle, Wakefield Yorkshire
Active Fun

Xscape Yorkshire

Xscape at Night, Wakefield Yorkshire
Countryside Attractions

Explore the outdoors

Countryside around the National Coal Mining Museum for England
National Trust Nostell Priory from above Wakefield, Yorkshire
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