Experience Wakefield

EXPERIENCE THE CREATIVE HEART OF YORKSHIRE

Welcome to Experience Wakefield, your online portal for everything happening in the Wakefield district.

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Santa Underground

Now - Tue 24 Dec 2024

Santa Claus is coming to Caphouse… Descend 140m underground to visit Santa in his one-of-a-kind, enchanting grotto at the

Families Music Our Year Performance Theatre

Cinderella

AT Theatre Royal Wakefield

Now - Sun 05 Jan 2025

It’s Wakefield’s very own pantomime! Join Theatre Royal Wakefield for the godmo...

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Part of Our Year 2024

Free event

Christmas Craft Exhibition Market Our Year

Makers Wonderland

Now - Sat 21 Dec 2024

10:00 - 16:00

The Art House

Activity Adventure Families Walk

Murder Mystery Experience

Now - Wed 01 Jan 2025

09:00 - 23:00

Wakefield City Centre

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Activity Christmas Families Heritage

Santa Underground

Now - Tue 24 Dec 2024

10:00 - 15:00

National Coal Mining Museum

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Part of Our Year 2024

Families Music Our Year Performance Theatre

Cinderella

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Now - Sun 05 Jan 2025

19:00 - 14:30

Theatre Royal Wakefield

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Christmas Comedy Music Performance

The 12 Dates of Christmas

Fri 06 Dec - Tue 31 Dec 2024

19:00 - 22:00

Tileyard North

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Part of Our Year 2024

Exhibition Our Year

Still Lives

Now - Sat 25 Jan 2025

10:00 - 17:00

The Hepworth Wakefield

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Christmas Families Heritage

Christmas at Nostell

Now - Sun 05 Jan 2025

11:00 - 15:00

Nostell, National Trust

Christmas Heritage Music Performance

Carols by Candlelight

Fri 13 Dec - Fri 20 Dec 2024

19:00 - 21:30

Wakefield Cathedral

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Christmas in Wakefield

Have yourself a merry little Christmas in Wakefield.

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Things to do this Christmas in Wakefield

Looking forward to a cracker of a Christmas in the merrie city (and the wider district)? Us too! Take a look at our top picks for things to do.

Where To Meet Santa in Wakefield

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to meet the all-important man in red to check if you’ve made the naughty or nice list.

Where to Eat & Drink this Christmas in Wakefield

From festive afternoon teas to brunch with Santa, take a look at our top picks for where to eat and drink this Christmas in Wakefield!

Where to Shop This Christmas in Wakefield

The Wakefield district is the perfect place to get your Christmas gift purchases sorted for everyone on your list – and even some for yourself

Discover Our Year - Wakefield District 2024!

It's our time to shine in 2024 as the Wakefield district enjoys 366 days of culture and creativity for everyone!

Attractions

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Gallery

The Hepworth Wakefield

The Hepworth Wakefield is an award-winning art gallery in the heart of Yorkshire, set within Wakefield’s historic waterfront overlooking the River Calder....

Theatre

Theatre Royal Wakefield

Opened in 1894, the theatrical masterpiece that is Theatre Royal Wakefie...

Adventure Family Attraction Sports Leisure Venue Tourist Attraction

Xscape Yorkshire

Xscape Yorkshire is the ultimate, fun-fuelled day out destination. With...

Family Attraction Museum

National Coal Mining Museum

Experience the National Coal Mining Museum, the site of two former working coal mines! Explore Caphouse, a modern colliery that witnessed more than...

Country Park Family Attraction Gallery Tourist Attraction

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international sculpture park set in a picturesque landscap...

Family Attraction Landmark or Historical Building Park Tourist Attraction

Nostell, National Trust

Georgian house, landscaped gardens, parkland and stables courtyard. Nostell is one of the grandest houses in the north of England, surrounded by 30...

Landmark or Historical Building Place of Worship

Wakefield Cathedral

For over 1,000 years people have gathered in Wakefield Cathedral to of...

Artist Studio Arts Centre Family Attraction Gallery

The Art House

Welcome to the house that art built. The Art House provides time, space and support for artists, makers and creative businesses to develop their pr...

Places to eat & drink

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Restaurant

Corarima

The friendly team here at Corarima welcome you to join them in their vegan friendly, gluten free restaurant in the heart of

Hotel Restaurant

Waterton Park Hotel & Walton Hall

In the heart of Yorkshire, in a scenic valley of rolling parkland with its very own lake, sits the four star

Cafe

The Boathouse Newmillerdam

Open since June 2020, The Boathouse Newmillerdam are here to serve you freshly ground

Restaurant

Tet Restaurant

A contemporary Thai, Vietnamese cuisine, Tet offers exquisite flavours delivered...

Bar or Pub

RBT Video

Nestled discreetly on Northgate in the heart of Wakefield,

Restaurant

Iris

Iris is a contemporary British restaurant located in the heart of Wakefield City ...

Bar or Pub

The Golden Pineapple

Hotel Restaurant

Wentbridge House Hotel

With breath-taking scenery of West Yorkshire’s Went Valley, Wentbridge House Hotel is the perfect place to escape, relax and unwind. This four star...

Places to Stay

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Hotel Restaurant

EXPERIENCE THE CREATIVE HEART OF YORKSHIRE

Welcome to Experience Wakefield, your online portal for everything happening in the Wakefield district.

Top Highlights

What's On

Christmas in Wakefield

Guides

Things to do this Christmas in Wakefield

Where To Meet Santa in Wakefield

Where to Eat & Drink this Christmas in Wakefield

Where to Shop This Christmas in Wakefield

Discover Our Year - Wakefield District 2024!

Attractions

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Places to eat & drink

Places to Stay

Welcome To Wakefield