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WordFest

Now - Sun 31 Oct 2021

WordFest is a festival celebrating the spoken and written word in all its forms and its important place in our culture. Whether words are used to communicate mundane facts or complex concepts wo...

Festival Food and Drink

Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival 2021

AT Farmer Copleys

Now - Sun 31 Oct 2021

Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Experience is back for 2021 and we can’t wait! We’re growing over 27 different varieties and we’ll have plenty of entertainment, food, drink and loads of...

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Free event

Activity Festival

Festival Of The Earth

AT Wakefield City Centre

Now - Sun 31 Oct 2021

The Festival of the Earth will take place from July until October 2021 across the Wakefield District. Wakefield Council has declared a climate emerge...

Exhibition Visual Arts

Barbara Hepworth: Art & Life

AT The Hepworth Wakefield

Now - Sun 27 Feb 2022

In summer 2021, to mark The Hepworth Wakefield’s 10th anniversary, the gallery will organise the largest exhibition of Barbara Hepworth’s work since ...

A World Of Good

AT Wakefield Museum

Now - Sat 09 Jul 2022

A World of Good is a new exhibition based around the work of pioneering 19th century environmentalist Charles Waterton, who built the world’s f...

Free event

Families Festival

Light Up Wakefield

AT Wakefield City Centre

ON Fri 19 Nov 2021 - Sun 21 Nov 2021

Festive cheer descends upon the Cathedral precinct this November with 3 days of activities for all. Start your Christmas shopping early with a specia...

Craft Market

The Hepworth Wakefield’s Festive Mini Market – First Weekend

AT The Hepworth Wakefield

ON Sat 20 Nov 2021 - Sun 21 Nov 2021

Start your Christmas shopping at The Hepworth Wakefield’s Festive Mini-Market featuring some of the best independent makers, artists and designers fr...

Britain’s Biggest Model Railway – Heaton Lodge Junction

AT WX (Former Market Hall)

ON Sat 04 Dec 2021 - Sun 19 Dec 2021

Often known as Heaton Lodge Junction this award winning 200ft (55m) masterpiece has been lauded by the press for its stunning attention to detail, ex...

Exhibition Visual Arts

Joana Vasconcelos: Beyond

AT Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Now - Sun 09 Jan 2022

Joana Vasconcelos creates vibrant, often monumental sculpture, using fabric, needlework and crochet alongside everyday objects from saucepans to whee...

WordFest

Now - Sun 31 Oct 2021

WordFest is a festival celebrating the spoken and written word in all its forms and its important place in our culture. Whether words are used to com...

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Art & Sculpture

Wakefield’s reputation as a city of sculpture is headline news. We’re renowned for remarkable artists and have two award-winning galleries.

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 have heard about yet…

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…

History & Heritage

From Romans to rhubarb and refined treasures at National Trust Nostell to the toil for “coyl” at the National Coal Mining Museum, uncover a district steeped in history.

Attractions

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Country Park Gallery Tourist Attraction

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Yorkshire Sculpture Park is the leading international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture. It is an independent charitable trust and registered m...

Family Attraction Museum

National Coal Mining Museum

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

Landmark or Historical Building Park Tourist Attraction

National Trust Nostell

Nostell is one of the greatest treasure houses of the north of England, surrounded by 300 acres of parkland and landscape gardens. Created as an ambitious...

Adventure Family Attraction Sports Leisure Venue Tourist Attraction

Xscape Yorkshire

Xscape Yorkshire is the ultimate, fun-fuelled day out destination. With a variety of pastime favourites and something a little more adventurous, th...

Theatre

Theatre Royal Wakefield

Opened in 1894, the theatrical masterpiece that is Theatre Royal Wakefield was designed by Victorian architect Frank Matcham. In his prolific care...

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....

Landmark or Historical Building Place of Worship

Wakefield Cathedral

For over 1,000 years people have gathered in this holy place to offer their prayers and praise. A historic gem is located in the heart of the city.

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 Wakefield, and sample the sens...

Cafe

The Boathouse Newmillerdam

Fresh locally sourced produce, barista coffee, great cakes and your favourite tipples in the idyllic settings of Newmillerdam Country Park. Plan yo...

Restaurant

Tet Restaurant

A contemporary Thai, Vietnamese cuisine, Tết offers exquisite flavors delivered by head chef and his talented team using only the finest ingredients. ...

Bar or Pub

RBT Video

Please note: Due to the rapidly changing circumstances surrounding Covid-19, we ask that visitors please check the opening times of all venues before you ...

Restaurant

Iris

Iris is a contemporary British restaurant located in the heart of Wakefield City Centre, close to the Cathedral and the Bull Ring fountains. Set up by Che...

Bar or Pub

The Golden Pineapple

The Golden Pineapple is a cosy neighbourhood Tiki bar with a Victorian twist. Like Polynesia got dropped in a Victorian bar in Wakefield. Serving y...

Bar or Pub Restaurant

Qubana Tapas & Grill

Candles, palm trees, antique chandeliers, Latin rhythms, photos of Cuba and, of course, the odd homage to Che Guevara… Qubana is the pearl of Wakefi...