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10 Free Family Summer Days Out in Wakefield

Explore 10 free family summer days out in Wakefield. Enjoy parks, historical sites, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

Art and Sculpture Events in Wakefield

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

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...

Father’s Day

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

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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! ...

Local Stories, National Growth

Discover the impactful Local Stories from Wakefield and wider West Yorkshire, sharing milestones that contribute to national growth.

Experience Wakefield Promo

Have you seen the new Experience Wakefield promo video? Our new guide takes you through all the venues, attractions and events in it one by one!

Arty Nights Out in Wakefield

Explore Arty Nights Out in Wakefield, from late-night galleries to craft workshops for a vibrant experience.

Two children taking part in a craft workshop at WX - Wakefield exchange.

Art and Sculpture for Kids in Wakefield

Explore art and sculpture for kids in Wakefield. Discover events that spark creativity and imagination for young artists.

Wakefield’s Top Attractions… In Their Own Words!

To celebrate English Tourism Week, some of Wakefield’s top attractions teamed up for their take on the Passing the Phone challenge!

West Yorkshire Trip to Wakefield

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...

Uncover the Charms of Wakefield: A Captivating Road Trip Through History, Art and Nature

Uncover the charms of Wakefield with this road trip itinerary from guest writers Uncover Britain, taking in art, heritage, outdoor spaces and food.

10 Free Family Summer Days Out in Wakefield

Explore 10 free family summer days out in Wakefield. Enjoy parks, historical sites, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

Top Craft Venues in Wakefield

Whether you’re looking to learn a new craft skill – or develop your existing ones – our list of top craft venues in Wakefield will ...

A Weekend in Wakefield For Groups

Wakefield has a broad range of attractions and experiences for groups. If you have a weekend to spend in the district, there are a whole host of thin...

Spend A Day in Wakefield For Groups

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...

West Yorkshire’s Cultural Treasures

West Yorkshire is home to some of the UK’s most beloved cultural treasures. Wh...

Wakefield Day Trips

If you’re looking to dip your toes into all the things the Wakefield district has to offer this summer, these Wakefie...

24 Hours in the City

There’s loads to do in Wakefield! This one-day itinerary will inspire you with some ideas.

A Weekend in Wakefield

Staying in Wakefield a little longer than a day? Let’s get out of the city and into the countryside.

Top 11 Attractions in the Wakefield District

Discover, or rediscover, what makes Wakefield such an incredible destination with our top 11 best attractions.

20 Things You Didn’t Know About West Yorkshire

Think you know all there is to know about West Yorkshire? See if you knew all these tantalising titbits.

$Pontefract Castle Yorkshire Day$

Ey-up! Top six things to do to celebrate Yorkshire

Yorkshire is called God’s Own County for a reason and we’ve rounded up our top six experiences which will give you a taste of what it means to be a t...

24 Hour Itinerary: Outdoor Explorers

With so many award-winning country parks to choose from in the district, it’s hard to know where to start, so we’ve pulled together an itinerary to h...

$Pontefract Castle, one of the Free and Low Cost Things to do in Wakefield$

24 Hour Itinerary: Cultural Day Out

Enjoy a jam-packed day out featuring award-winning art and sculpture, medieval history and of course, amazing food!

72 Hours in the Wakefield District

Extend your trip and experience everything the Wakefield district has to offer!

24 Hours in The Merrie City

There’s so much to do in Wakefield that it’s not easy to see it all in a day! So to help you make the most of our wonderful city, here’s a handy itin...

The Women Who Shaped Wakefield in Five Historic Hotspots

Discover more about the women who helped shape the direction of the district by perusing five spots within easy reach of the city centre.

How to Enjoy Rainy Day Fun in the Wakefield District

Full disclosure: it is not always beautifully sunny with azure blue skies in the Wakefield district. With this in mind, it is always good to bear a f...

5 Free Family Days Out In Wakefield

There’s lots of fun and free family days out across the Wakefield District! From museums to mining and castles ...

Art & Sculpture

Wakefield’s reputation as a city of sculpture is headline news. We’re renowned for remarkable artists and...

Essential Wakefield

Award-winning art and sculpture, fascinating history and heritage, innovative food and drink venues, a vibrant live music scene, breathtaking green s...

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