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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'Ship of the Gods' light installation by Heinrich & Palmer

Activity Christmas Families Festival

Light Up Wakefield

AT Wakefield City Centre

ON Fri 21 Nov 2025 - Sun 23 Nov 2025

Light Up Wakefield is back with more dazzling light art installations than ever before illuminating Wakefield City Centre! Starting at 4pm on Friday 21 November, spend ti...

Activity Christmas Families Festival Food and Drink Market Performance

Light Up Castleford

AT Castleford Precinct

ON Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Tue 25 Nov 2025

Get wrapped up and go to Castleford Town Centre for Light Up Castleford! Peruse the festive market and the wide-range of items on offer (getting an early start on your Ch...

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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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Free event

Art Christmas Craft Food and Drink Market

Makers Wonderland

Now - Tue 23 Dec 2025

09:30 - 16:00

The Art House

Part of Light Up 2025

Free event

Activity Christmas Families Festival

Light Up Wakefield

Fri 21 Nov - Sun 23 Nov 2025

17:00 - 21:00

Wakefield City Centre

Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market - photography by Joanne Crawford

Christmas Craft Fair Market

The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market

Sat 22 Nov - Sun 30 Nov 2025

10:00 - 16:00

Tileyard North

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Part of Light Up Wakefield

Free event

Christmas Exhibition Festival Walk

Light Up Wakefield Light Trail

Fri 21 Nov - Sun 23 Nov 2025

17:30 - 20:00

Wakefield City Centre

Christmas Families

A Narnia-inspired Christmas at Nostell

Mon 01 Dec - Sun 04 Jan 2026

11:00 - 17:00

Nostell, National Trust

Christmas Heritage Music Performance

Carols by Candlelight

Fri 12 Dec - Fri 19 Dec 2025

19:00 - 21:30

Wakefield Cathedral

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Heritage Tour Walk

Wakefield Ghost Walk

Now - Thu 19 Mar 2026

18:30 - 20:30

The Black Horse

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Christmas Lights Switch Ons

Get in the festive mood with the all-important Christmas lights switch ons around the Wakefield district!

A Wonderful West Yorkshire Christmas

Enjoy Christmas in West Yorkshire! Christmas lights, seasonal markets, pantomimes and Santa visits, there truly is something for everyone.

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!

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....

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, le...

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

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

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, le...

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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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.

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Christmas In Wakefield

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