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Christmas In Wakefield

Now - Fri 31 Dec 2021

Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Wakefield. From show-stopping performances to quirky festive markets, Santa meet-and-greets, seasonal workshops and loads more.

Exhibition

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, exquisite overall realism and of course, epic p...

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Festival

Christmas In Wakefield

Now - Fri 31 Dec 2021

Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Wakefield. From show-stopping performances to quirky festive markets, Santa meet-and-greets, seasonal workshops and l...

Free event

Festival Food and Drink

Rhubarb Festival

AT Wakefield City Centre

ON Fri 25 Feb 2022 - Sun 27 Feb 2022

Rhubarb lovers rejoice! Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable returns to paint the city pink from 25-27 February. The Rhubarb F...

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 ...

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Exhibition

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...

Exhibition

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...

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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...

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Craft Market

The Hepworth Wakefield’s Festive Mini Market – Final Weekend

AT The Hepworth Wakefield

ON Sat 04 Dec 2021 - Sun 05 Dec 2021

A series of Festive Mini Markets will take place at The Hepworth Wakefield this November and December. Over three consecutive weekends, you’ll...

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Exhibition Visual Arts

Damien Hirst

AT Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Now - Wed 31 May 2023

Charity (2002-2003), Myth (2010), The Hat Makes the Man (2004-2007) and The Virgin Mother (2005-2006) came to YSP as part of Yorkshire Sculpture Inte...

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EXCITING EXPERIENCES AWAIT!

When, where, what, how? Wakefield’s full of possibilities. Click below to start planning your next adventure.

Guides

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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

Nostell, National Trust

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 caree...

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...