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.

Top Highlights

Edmund de Waal surrounded by Axel Salto’s work at CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art, Denmark.

Art Talk

Curator Talk: Edmund de Waal

AT The Hepworth Wakefield

Now - Thu 15 Jan 2026

Artist and author Edmund de Waal has curated an exhibition of acclaimed Danish ceramicist

Dance Families Music Performance

Deadbeat Brass

AT WX Wakefield Exchange

ON Sat 17 Jan 2026 - Sat 17 Jan 2026

Shake off the January blues with raucous sounds from the amazing Deadbeat Brass! It might be cold outside, but things are heating up in WX as Deadbe...

What's On

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Free event

Activity Families Festival Food and Drink Heritage Market Music

Rhubarb Festival

Fri 20 Feb - Sun 22 Feb 2026

10:00 - 16:00

Wakefield City Centre

A picture of Russel Kane, who is appearing at Chuckl., Theatre Royal Wakefield

Comedy Performance

Chuckl. Wakefield

Fri 06 Feb - Fri 06 Feb 2026

19:30 - 22:00

Theatre Royal Wakefield

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Comedy Theatre

Dave Spikey – Life in a Northern Town

Fri 23 Jan - Fri 23 Jan 2026

19:30 - 22:00

Theatre Royal Wakefield

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Art Exhibition

Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red

Now - Sun 01 Mar 2026

10:00 - 16:00

The Hepworth Wakefield

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Free event

Art Exhibition

Emily Ryalls: Divine Archives

Now - Sat 07 Mar 2026

09:30 - 16:00

The Art House

Art Exhibition

Marshmallow Laser Feast: Of the Oak

Now - Sun 15 Mar 2026

10:00 - 17:00

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

$Pontefract Ghost Walk$

Heritage Tour Walk

Wakefield Ghost Walk

Thu 22 Jan - Thu 23 Apr 2026

18:30 - 20:30

The Black Horse

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$Pontefract Ghost Walk$

Heritage Tour Walk

Pontefract Ghost Walk

Thu 19 Feb - Thu 23 Apr 2026

18:00 - 20:30

The Counting House Pontefract

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Insider Guides

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Top Winter Walks

Enjoy top winter walks to relax and revitalise you across the Wakefield district’s special outdoor spaces this winter.

A picture of Smoked Berbere Homous at Corarima

Vegan Restaurants in Wakefield

Looking for your next plant-based dine-out, or you just fancy trying some top quality vegan food? We’ve got you covered.

Non-Alcoholic Nights Out in Wakefield

Explore non-alcoholic nights out in Wakefield city centre and discover the best spots for mocktails and delicious desserts.

Watch the District

Watch Wakefield on the silver screen with our guide to some of the best TV shows and films that have been filmed in the area.

Attractions

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Galleries Museums Parks Music Venues Family Friendly

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

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...

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...

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

WX Wakefield Exchange

WX Wakefield Exchange is the city’s go-to destination for, creativity, culture, le...

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...

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

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

WX Wakefield Exchange

WX Wakefield Exchange is the city’s go-to destination for, creativity, culture, le...

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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