Attractions

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 ...

Landmark or Historical Building Place of Worship

Chantry Chapel

Have you ever seen a chapel that’s built on the side of a bridge? Head to Wakefield’s very own Chantry Chapel and discover this unusual building for yours...

Family Attraction Landmark or Historical Building Park Tourist Attraction

Nostell, National Trust

National Trust Nostell is a Georgian treasure house, with landscaped gardens, parkland and stables courtyard. Nostell is one of the greatest treasu...

Museum

The Mental Health Museum

Discover and explore the history of mental health care from the early 19th Century to the present day with a remarkable collection of objects and stories....

Landmark or Historical Building Place of Worship

Wakefield Cathedral

For over 1,000 years people have gathered in this holy place to offer their prayers and praise. A historic gem is located in the heart of the city.

Family Attraction Landmark or Historical Building Tourist Attraction

Pontefract Castle

Located in the historic market town of Pontefract, from its construction in 1070 to ...

Family Attraction Museum

Wakefield Museum

Discover the weird, the wonderful and the truly amazing! Entertaining exhibitions, fascinating stories and memorable experiences await the whole family at...

Landmark or Historical Building

Sandal Castle

Sandal Castle stands in a commanding position overlooking the River Calder, to the south of Wakefield city centre. The castle is best known for the role i...

Family Attraction Museum

Castleford Museum

Step back in time and explore the history of Castleford from the Bronze Age to the present day. Young and old alike will find a trove of treasures to inve...

Family Attraction Landmark or Historical Building Museum

Pontefract Museum

Step inside the beautiful Art Nouveau building to discover a world where liquorice and voting collide, where we celebrate the captivating stories of Ponte...

Landmark or Historical Building Tourist Attraction

Queen’s Mill

Sitting on the banks of the River Aire, Queen’s Mill (formerly known as Allinson’s Mill) is the world’s largest stone grinding flour mil...

Landmark or Historical Building Place of Worship

Westgate Unitarian Chapel

Westgate Unitarian Chapel is a fine Grade II Listed Georgian building. The chapel possesses many interesting features, including the pulpit, first erected...

Landmark or Historical Building

West Yorkshire History Centre

Please note West Yorkshire Archive Service offices have re-opened to the public. Please check their website for up to date opening days/times as they’re s...

Library Museum

Museum Hub at South Elmsall Library

Visit Wakefield Museums & Castles’ museum hub located in the South Elmsall Librar...

Library Museum

Featherstone Museum Hub

Visit Wakefield Museums & Castles’ museum hub located in Featherstone Library

Landmark or Historical Building

Pontefract Town Hall

Built in 1785 by Bernard Hartley, a Pontefract surveyor, Pontefract Town Hall is a Grade II listed building standing in the centre of Pontefract Market pl...