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

Outdoor Sports

Season Finale and National Hunt Handover

AT Pontefract Racecourse

ON Mon 19 Oct 2026 - Mon 19 Oct 2026

On Monday 19 October it’s the Pontefract Racecourse season finale – always a popular and well-attended ra...

Activity Families Performance

Star Walk

AT Trinity Walk

ON Sat 31 Oct 2026 - Sun 01 Nov 2026

Cosplay favourites including superheroes, villains, witches, princesses, Star Wars characters, Transformers and more are taking over

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Exhibition

Wakefield Model Railway Show

Sat 17 Oct - Sun 18 Oct 2026

10:00 - 16:30

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

A parade with people holding an illuminated fox puppet

Free event

Art Christmas Families Festival Outdoor

Light Up Wakefield

Fri 13 Nov - Sat 14 Nov 2026

17:00 - 21:00

Wakefield City Centre

Light Up Festival at the National Coal Mining Museum

Free event

Activity Christmas Craft Families Festival Heritage Outdoor Performance Workshop

Light Up Festival

Sat 21 Nov - Sat 21 Nov 2026

10:00 - 19:00

National Coal Mining Museum

Art Exhibition

Hold to this Earth: Works by Contemporary Indigenous North American Artists from Tia Collection

Now - Sun 18 Apr 2027

09:00 - 18:00

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Activity Families Festival Food and Drink Outdoor

Farmer Copleys’ Pumpkin Festival

Now - Sun 01 Nov 2026

10:00 - 16:00

Farmer Copleys

Makers Wonderland

Sat 07 Nov - Wed 23 Dec 2026

10:00 - 16:00

The Art House

Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market - photography by Joanne Crawford

Christmas Craft Fair Market

The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market

Fri 20 Nov - Sun 29 Nov 2026

19:00 - 16:00

Tileyard North

Olivia Bax: Double Take

Now - Sun 14 Mar 2027

11:00 - 16:00

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

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Angela Harding, Blossomise. Image © the artist

Art and Sculpture Events in Wakefield

Explore the vibrant art and sculpture events happening in Wakefield. Discover exhibitions and events across the district!

Culture, Coffee and Creativity – How to spend 72 hours in the Wakefield district

Discover how to blend Culture Coffee and Creativity during a three-day getaway in the artistic Wakefield district.

Top Pumpkin Picking Patches in Wakefield

Nothing says Halloween more than a carved pumpkin and there are plenty of perfect pumpkin picking patches for you to choose from in Wakefield.

Fancy dress at Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival

Things to do this October Half-Term in Wakefield

Dive in and have a look – and keep the boredom at bay this October half term!

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, leisure and work. It is a building full of life, live music, comedy, food,...

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

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, RBT Video pre...

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, leisure and work. It is a building full of life, live music, comedy, food,...

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

Cafe Farm Restaurant Shop

Farmer Copleys

Farmer Copleys is a family run farm shop, Moo Café, function space and events centre based between

Bar or Pub

LOT Wakefield

LOT Wakefield is an outdoor pop-up-bar and eatery in Wakefield city centre. Serving crea...

Places to Stay

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Castleford Pontefract Wakefield

Hotel

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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