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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Christmas Families

Christmas at Nostell

AT Nostell, National Trust

Now - Sun 04 Jan 2026

This Christmas, Nostell is transformed into a storybook adventure. From the 1940s rai...

Music Performance

WX Live: Skinny Living

AT WX Wakefield Exchange

ON Sat 13 Dec 2025 - Sat 13 Dec 2025

Wakefield’s own Skinny Living have been announced as the second headliner for WX Live! Beloved indie-soul power trio Skinny Living will be playing their biggest hometown ...

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A crowd enjoying music at Tileyard North

Christmas Music Performance

The BIG end of year RETRO PARTY

Sat 27 Dec - Sat 27 Dec 2025

17:00 - 23:59

Tileyard North

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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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Free event

Art Christmas Craft Food and Drink Market

Makers Wonderland

Now - Tue 23 Dec 2025

09:30 - 16:00

The Art House

Christmas Families

Christmas at Nostell

Now - Sun 04 Jan 2026

11:00 - 17:00

Nostell, National Trust

Christmas Cinema Families

The Polar Express: Film Screening

Sat 20 Dec - Sat 20 Dec 2025

13:30 - 15:00

National Coal Mining Museum

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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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Christmas Heritage Music Performance

Carols by Candlelight

Fri 12 Dec - Fri 19 Dec 2025

19:00 - 21:30

Wakefield Cathedral

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A view of the theatre from the upper circle, the kind you will see on a Behind The Curtain Theatre Tour.

Activity Heritage Theatre Tour

Behind the Curtain: Theatre Tours

Tue 13 Jan - Tue 13 Jan 2026

18:00 - 21:00

Theatre Royal Wakefield

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Insider Guides

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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 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!

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 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

Christmas In Wakefield

We’ve got magical events, unique gifts for all your nearest and dearest, and a range of food and drink options to make your mouth water.

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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. 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 a vari...

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 the city’s go-to destination for, creativity, culture, leisu...

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 Cen...

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, leisu...

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.

Top Highlights

What's On

Insider Guides

Christmas In Wakefield

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Attractions

Places to eat & drink

Places to Stay

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