Have you discovered Wakefield yet?

 

Take in award-winning contemporary art and sculpture at The Hepworth Wakefield, then enjoy a change of pace and explore the peaceful interior of historic Wakefield Cathedral (with the tallest spire in Yorkshire).

 

Head out of the city and take a stroll around Yorkshire Sculpture Park, or cycle through the world’s first nature reserve at Haw Park Wood and nearby Anglers Country Park.

 

Uncover the district’s mining heritage at the National Coal Mining Museum, or travel back further in time at Sandal Castle.

 

Enjoy world-class cuisine in one of our many restaurants, or have a scrumptious lunch and a pint in a cosy country pub. We boast excellent transport links, and at the crossroads of the M62 and M1, we’re perfect for a weekend getaway.

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Getting Here

Travelling By Rail

Wakefield has two railway stations — Westgate and Kirkgate — offering excellent links across the UK.

Westgate is the city’s main station, served by high‑speed LNER and other operators with direct connections to London, Leeds, Doncaster, York, Newcastle and beyond.
Kirkgate is served by Northern, Grand Central and TransPennine Express, with services running on the Hallam, Calder Valley, Pontefract and Huddersfield lines. It provides direct routes to Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, York, Knottingley and more.
Together, these stations offer good coverage for visitors arriving from multiple directions.

Travelling By Bus

Wakefield Bus Station, on Union Street, is a major transport hub which serves destinations across Wakefield and the wider West Yorkshire region. Services run frequently to Leeds, Barnsley, Dewsbury, Bradford, Huddersfield, Holmfirth and neighbouring towns, operated primarily by Arriva Yorkshire, Stagecoach and Team Pennine.

For full timetables and live departure information, visit the Metro or Arriva websites.
The Wakefield FreeCityBus links the bus station with Westgate Station, Kirkgate Station and The Ridings Centre, providing an easy way to move around the city centre.

Travelling By Car & Parking

Wakefield city centre is easy to reach by car, sitting close to the M1 (Junctions 39–41) and the M62, giving quick access from Leeds, Barnsley, Huddersfield and the wider Yorkshire region.

Parking is available throughout the city centre at a range of council‑run and private car parks, all within a short walk of shops, attractions and the Cathedral. There are approximately 1500 off-street spaces and 600 on-street spaces in Wakefield Council-run car parks. Both Trinity Walk and The Ridings Shopping Centre also provide parking for visitors.
Up to two hours free parking is available in most of these – please display a valid ticket from the machine. More information can be found on the Wakefield Council website.

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