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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Families Outdoor Sports

A Proper Yorkshire Fathers Day

AT Pontefract Racecourse

ON Sun 21 Jun 2026 - Sun 21 Jun 2026

Dig out your flat caps and dust of your best summer dresses, this Sunday meeting will be A Proper Yorkshire Fathers Day at

Music Outdoor Performance

Proms at the Castle

AT Pontefract Castle

ON Sat 20 Jun 2026 - Sat 20 Jun 2026

Enjoy a magnificent evening of music and light as Pontefract Castle proudly presents the West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra. There will be movie magic in the air as the or...

Strike!

Exciting news for Wakefield – Tenpin is now open in Trinity Walk Shopping Centre, bringing a brand-new entertainment hub to the city!

Tenpin Wakefield

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Free event

Activity Families Festival Food and Drink Heritage Market Performance Workshop

Pontefract Liquorice Festival

Sun 12 Jul - Sun 12 Jul 2026

10:00 - 16:00

Pontefract Precinct

Free event

Art Exhibition Heritage

Jason and the Coal Mining Adventure

Now - Sun 04 Oct 2026

10:00 - 17:00

National Coal Mining Museum

Activity Families Outdoor Sports

Wakefield Trinity RLFC Fixtures

Now - Sat 05 Sep 2026

13:00 - 15:00

Wakefield Trinity

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

Free event

Activity Art Craft Dance Exhibition Food and Drink Music Performance Workshop

Refugee Week Celebration Day

Sat 20 Jun - Sat 20 Jun 2026

10:00 - 16:00

The Art House

Free event

Families Festival Food and Drink Market Outdoor Performance

Wakefield Armed Forces Day

Sat 04 Jul - Sat 04 Jul 2026

10:00 - 16:30

Pontefract Park

Activity Heritage Tour

Museum Store Tour (18+)

Sat 04 Jul - Sat 04 Jul 2026

10:00 - 11:00

Wakefield Museums and Castles Collections Store

Museum Store Tour (8+)

Sat 04 Jul - Sat 04 Jul 2026

11:30 - 12:30

Wakefield Museums and Castles Collections Store

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Art and Sculpture Events in Wakefield

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

Father’s Day

Check out what to buy, where to eat and what to do this Father’s Day weekend.

Best in show! Unmissable dog events in Wakefield

From elite police pups to tail‑wagging family events, Wakefield is rolling over with dog‑themed days this year. You’re barking up the right tree for a great day out, because these eve...

$Actors performing Shakespeare at Pontefract Castle$

Summer Theatre in Wakefield

The play’s the thing… and there’s something for everyone all across our district! We’ve pulled together the best summer theatre in Wakefield. From star-crossed ...

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 a lively arts and culture venue in Wakefield City Centre. Visitors can enjoy a delicious range of food and drink from onsi...

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

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,

Restaurant

Iris

Iris is a contemporary British restaurant located in the heart of Wakefield City Centre,...

Bar or Pub Brewery Cafe Event Venue Family Attraction Music Venue Restaurant

WX Wakefield Exchange

WX Wakefield Exchange is a lively arts and culture venue in Wakefield City Centre. Visitors can enjoy a delicious range of food and drink from onsi...

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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