Experience Wakefield

EXPERIENCE THE CREATIVE HEART OF YORKSHIRE

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

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Exhibition

Zarah Hussain: Paradise Carpet

AT The Art House

Now - Sat 22 Feb 2025

The Art House is delighted to present its winter exhibition, Paradise Carpet by the British Muslim artist

Comedy Exhibition Heritage Tour Walk

From Coal Queens to Comedy Kings: The Sculptures of Graham Ibbeson

AT National Coal Mining Museum

Now - Sun 07 Sep 2025

This captivating sculpture trail of Graham Ibbeson’s work leads you around the beautiful inside and outside spaces at the National Coal Mining Museum, introducing memorable moments...

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Free event

Activity Exhibition Heritage Talk Tour

Meet the Curator – Spotlight Talks

Thu 23 Jan - Thu 03 Apr 2025

11:00 - 11:30

National Coal Mining Museum

February Half Term

Sat 15 Feb - Sun 23 Feb 2025

00:00 - 17:00

National Coal Mining Museum

Free event

Families Festival Food and Drink

Rhubarb Festival

Fri 21 Feb - Sun 23 Feb 2025

10:00 - 17:00

Wakefield City Centre

Part of Rhubarb Festival

Free event

Activity Craft Families Food and Drink

The Rhubarb Lounge

Tue 18 Feb - Sun 23 Feb 2025

09:30 - 16:00

The Art House

Exhibition

Elizabeth Fritsch: Otherworldly Vessels

Sat 08 Mar - Sat 28 Feb 2026

10:00 - 16:00

The Hepworth Wakefield

Part of Our Year 2024

Exhibition Our Year

Still Lives

Now - Sat 25 Jan 2025

10:00 - 17:00

The Hepworth Wakefield

Damien Hirst

Now - Mon 01 Sep 2025

09:00 - 17:00

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Free event

Exhibition Literature Music Performance Talk Walk

Artwalk Wakefield

Wed 29 Jan - Wed 29 Jan 2025

17:00 - 21:00

Wakefield City Centre

Guides

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Top things to do in Wakefield in 2025

New year, new experiences. There’s loads going on throughout the district this coming year, so take a look at our top things to do in 2025.

Top Winter Walks

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

Top East Asian Restaurants in Wakefield

From tom yum to tempura, treat your taste buds to something special with our list of top East Asian restaurants in Wakefield.

A picture of Smoked Berbere Homous at Corarima

Vegan Restaurants in Wakefield

The Wakefield district has some delicious vegan restaurants! So if you fancy trying some top quality vegan food before you take the plunge and become fully plant-based in your eating, ...

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....

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! Explore Caphouse, a modern colliery that witnessed more than...

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...

Landmark or Historical Building Place of Worship

Wakefield Cathedral

For over 1,000 years people have gathered in Wakefield Cathedral to of...

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...

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

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

Open since June 2020, The Boathouse Newmillerdam are here to serve you freshly ground

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

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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Hotel Restaurant

EXPERIENCE THE CREATIVE HEART OF YORKSHIRE

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

Top Highlights

What's On

Guides

Top things to do in Wakefield in 2025

Top Winter Walks

Top East Asian Restaurants in Wakefield

Vegan Restaurants in Wakefield

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Attractions

Places to eat & drink

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