Places to visit
The Pizza Yard is Wakefield’s new home of Neapolitan pizzas. We are a famil...
The brainchild of founder Jamie Lawson, the Hop Wakefield born in 2008 was the Ossett Brewery’s firs...
For some, it’s a well-kept secret, but those in the know spend their Friday nights listening to some of the best British, European and American musi...
The Printers Draft is Pontefract’s newest bar, located in the...
Books On The Lane celebrates the joy and beauty of nature with the printed word. An independent bookshop in a renovated joinery workshop situated in the v...
The Polka Hop is a family and dog friendly, music loving, real ale pub near th...
The Vic is a much-loved community pub and is Ossett Brewery’s second tenancy with license...
Welcome to Venue 23 – keeping live entertainment alive in Wakefield! Venue 23 is
In the picturesque village of Newmillerdam on the outskirts of Wakefield, and next to...
Championing and supporting independent and creative businesses since 2011, Tileyard is a globally recognised creative community and has expanded to an ext...
The Catchpenny is a traditional family friendly pub in Pontefract t...
The Fleece is located in the heart of Horbury, just on the outskirts of Wakefield...
After almost three years, The Thorn Tree is back under old management, with a fre...
Buffalo Bobs serves delicious food inspired by the Deep South states of Americ...
At The Nightingale enjoy quality drinks at affordable, sensible prices! A multi-screen venue with surround sound showing live sports everyday, live entert...
Holmfield Park is the smallest of the three parks that make up Wakefield Park and is situated on the corner between Denby Dale Road and Thornes Road. This...
LOT Wakefield is an outdoor pop-up-bar and eatery in Wakefield city centre. Serving c...
Boogie Woogie Bagel Bar in Wakefield is home to the finest bagels an...
See the flower garden burst into colour in spring, take a ride on the miniature railway in summer, stroll amongst age-old Horse Chestnut trees in autumn a...
The New Bass House is a pub in the heart of Pontefract with music, ...
The Little Bull is a family-run independent free house and registered CAMRA pub.
The Little Bull is a traditional cottage style stone-roofed pub wi...
Where will a Trinity Walk take you? This open air centre with wide spacious malls is...
If it’s an equine experience you’re after then Pontefract Racecourse will not disapp...
Opened in 1894, the theatrical masterpiece that is Theatre Royal Wakefie...
The Mallard at Moorthorpe Station is a Jolly Boys Brewery pub. The pub serves...
Events
Part of Our Year 2024
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Guides
Your guide to some of Wakefield’s top music spots and som...
It’s Our Year…to enjoy live music! Explore the upcoming live music events taking place as part of Our Year 2024.
Visitors to the city absolutely must experience Westgate, Wakefield’s well-known nightlife hotspot. We’ve put togethe...
From clothing to candles, and boutiques to barbershops, there’s a wealth of independent retail to be found in Wakefield.
West Yorkshire is home to some of the UK’s most beloved cultural treasures. Wh...
For English Tourism Week 2024, we’ve worked with our West Yorkshire partners to highlight the best things going on across the region this year!
If you were born and/or raised in Wakefield, then Theatre Royal Wakefield is sure to be a familiar sight.
Award-winning art and sculpture, fascinating history and heritage, innovative food and drink venues, a vibrant live music scene, breathtaking green s...
From quirky city centre bars to country classic pubs, we’ve rounded up some of the best beer gardens in the Wakefield district. Cheers!
The Wakefield district’s annual celebration of words is back this May!
There are loads of foodie experiences in Wakefield just waiting to be tried! From sublime street food events to have-a-go creative experiences like g...
For your next break, consider a Wakefield winter staycation, whether for a short city break or a longer stay to explore the charms of this beautiful ...
There is something for the whole family to do and enjoy in the district – from going underground at England’s last deep coal mine or enjoying t...
Think you know all there is to know about West Yorkshire? See if you knew all these tantalising titbits.
Wakefield’s reputation as the “Merrie City” can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Today the thirst for good times can still be thoroughly quenched W...
We had a cracking day playing host to our West Yorkshire friends Kirklees Council, Visit Bradford, Visit Calderdale and Visit Leeds on Friday 16 Febr...
Experience an action-packed weekend in Pontefract! The Pontefract Big Weekend from 29-30 June is filled with festivities and exciting events.
From Romans to Rapunzel and creative workshops aplenty, there’s loads of fun for kids and families in Wakefield this half-term!
There’s lots of fun and free family days out across the Wakefield District! From museums to mining and castles ...
While Wakefield is famed for liquorice, rhubarb and real ale, we’ve also got a fantastic up-and-coming food and drink scene.
This two-day itinerary will help you take full advantage of your time exploring West Yorkshire.
There’s absolutely loads happening at historic Queen’s Mill, Castleford.
There are loads of things to do in Pontefract, from exploring ancient castle ruins to scanning the night skies. Check out our list of top picks!
The Cathedral city of Wakefield has a great deal to offer different types of groups. If you only have a day to spend in the city, you will need to pl...
Looking for somewhere to eat or drink in the Wakefield district that won’t turn your dog away? This tail-wagging guide is for you!
If you’re looking for Mediterranean restaurants in Wakefield, we’ve got you covered! Turkish restaurants, Italian restaurants, even Greek...