EXPERIENCE THE SCULPTURE CAPITAL OF THE UK

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

Wakefield – city and district – sits at the heart of West Yorkshire. We’re well connected, close to major motorways and London is just two hours away by train. We’re vibrant, down-to-earth and known for our grassroots creativity and independent spirit.

Wakefield is a place where urban meets rural, past meets future, and industry meets art. Come and discover it for yourself.

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Art Exhibition

The Cat That Slept for a Thousand Years

AT WX Wakefield Exchange

ON Sat 21 Mar 2026 - Sun 12 Apr 2026

The Cat That Slept For A Thousand Years promises an unforgettable experience at WX Wakefield Exchange this spring!

Craft Exhibition Fair Families Market Workshop

The Hepworth Wakefield Ceramics Fair

AT Tileyard North

ON Sat 21 Mar 2026 - Sun 22 Mar 2026

The Hepworth Wakefield

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Today Next 7 Days Next 30 Days

Children sit beneath a huge inflatable sculpture, part of Jason and the Coal Mining Adventure at the National Coal Mining Museum

Free event

Art Exhibition Heritage

Jason and the Coal Mining Adventure

Fri 27 Mar - Sun 04 Oct 2026

09:45 - 17:00

National Coal Mining Museum

Heritage Tour Walk

Pontefract Ghost Walk

Now - Thu 23 Jul 2026

18:00 - 20:00

The Counting House Pontefract

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Heritage Tour Walk

Wakefield Ghost Walk

Now - Thu 16 Jul 2026

18:30 - 20:30

The Black Horse

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Dance Festival Music Performance

Love To Be…

Sat 28 Mar - Sat 28 Mar 2026

15:00 - 23:00

Tileyard North

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Heritage Tour Walk

The Black Ledger – Murders of Wakefield Ghost Walk

Thu 18 Jun - Thu 18 Jun 2026

18:30 - 20:00

The Black Horse

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Activity Cinema

Adventure Cinema

Thu 25 Jun - Sun 28 Jun 2026

18:00 - 21:00

Nostell, National Trust

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Music Performance

WX Live – Heaven 17

Wed 08 Jul - Wed 08 Jul 2026

19:00 - 23:00

WX Wakefield Exchange

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Families Sports

A Proper Yorkshire Fathers Day

Sun 21 Jun - Sun 21 Jun 2026

11:30 - 17:00

Pontefract Racecourse

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Art and Sculpture Events in Wakefield

Explore the vibrant art and sculpture events happening in Wakefield. Discover exhibitions and events across the district!

Local Stories, National Growth

Discover the impactful Local Stories from Wakefield and wider West Yorkshire, sharing milestones that contribute to national growth.

Experience Wakefield Promo

Have you seen the new Experience Wakefield promo video? Our new guide takes you through all the venues, attractions and events in it one by one!

Top 16 Things To Do In Wakefield This Ester

Top Things To Do In Wakefield This Easter

From egg hunts to magical trails and craft sessions, check out our list of the top things to do in Wakefield this Easter!

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. De...

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! Find out about the story of coal and how it changed our nation fore...

Country Park Family Attraction Gallery Tourist Attraction

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

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

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...

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 practice....

Bar or Pub Brewery Cafe Event Venue Family Attraction Music Venue Restaurant

WX Wakefield Exchange

WX Wakefield Exchange is a lively arts and culture venue in Wakefield City Centre. Visitors can enjoy a delicious range of food and drink from onsite stre...

Places to eat & drink

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Castleford Pontefract Wakefield

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

The Boathouse Newmillerdam are here to serve you freshly ground Dark Woods coffee

Restaurant

Tet Restaurant

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

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 Centre,...

Bar or Pub Brewery Cafe Event Venue Family Attraction Music Venue Restaurant

WX Wakefield Exchange

WX Wakefield Exchange is a lively arts and culture venue in Wakefield City Centre. Visitors can enjoy a delicious range of food and drink from onsite stre...

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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Castleford Pontefract Wakefield

Hotel Restaurant

EXPERIENCE THE SCULPTURE CAPITAL OF THE UK

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

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