Have you discovered Wakefield yet?

 

Take in award-winning contemporary art and sculpture at The Hepworth Wakefield, then enjoy a change of pace and explore the peaceful interior of historic Wakefield Cathedral (with the tallest spire in Yorkshire).

 

Head out of the city and take a stroll around Yorkshire Sculpture Park, or cycle through the world’s first nature reserve at Haw Park Wood and nearby Anglers Country Park.

 

Uncover the district’s mining heritage at the National Coal Mining Museum, or travel back further in time at Sandal Castle.

 

Enjoy world-class cuisine in one of our many restaurants, or have a scrumptious lunch and a pint in a cosy country pub. We boast excellent transport links, and at the crossroads of the M62 and M1, we’re perfect for a weekend getaway.

Other places to visit

Food & Drink

Corarima
The friendly team here at Corarima welcome you to join them in their vegan friendly, gluten free restaurant in the heart of
The Establishment
With its scrubbed pine floor, bare brick and tile walls and innovative light fittings, The Establishment bar is the place to go in Wakefield if you want a gr...

Where to stay

Shopping

Books On The Lane
Books On The Lane celebrates the joy and beauty of nature with the printed word. An independent bookshop in a renovated joinery workshop situated in the v...
The Art House Shop
The Art House Shop is lucky to be home to a bustling hive of creativity. Products made in house celebrate the talent, resilience and uniqueness of the com...
Experience Wakefield

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Public Service Broadcasting playing at Wakefield Festival of the Moon

Wakefield’s Top Music Venues

Your guide to some of Wakefield’s top music spots and some of the hidden gems you may not ha...

Essential Wakefield

Essential Wakefield

Award-winning art and sculpture, fascinating history and heritage, innovative food and drink venues, a vibrant live music scene, breathtaking green spaces and much more…

Five reasons why Wakefield’s food scene is set to be the next big thing

While Wakefield is famed for liquorice, rhubarb and real ale, we’ve also got a fantastic up-and-coming food and drink scene.

4 Walks around Wakefield

Enjoy a series of self-led walks around Wakefield illustrating some of our fascinating and rich heritage.