Experience Wakefield Again – Home of iconic art and sculpture, captivating history and heritage and mouth-watering food and drink
Picturesque vales, secluded woods and vibrant towns and cities, the vivid, varied landscapes of Wakefield have inspired artists for centuries. The birthplace of world-renowned sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth is home to a thriving artist community today. Be wowed at multi-award-winning venues Yorkshire Sculpture Park and The Hepworth Wakefield as you discover magnificent works of art, and use their settings as space for personal reflection.
And there’s so much more, too. Defying gravity or whizzing down real snow slopes at Xscape. Taking in the panto in the splendid surrounds of Theatre Royal Wakefield . Exploring the nature trail at Newmillerdam Country Park and so much more.
So what the ‘eck are you waiting for? Come and visit! You never know what you’ll discover when you experience Wakefield.
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Accommodation in Wakefield
See also our hotels in Wakefield page and Wakefield bed and breakfast page.
Waterton Park Hotel
Walton Hall, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6PW, United KingdomCentral, Stylish 2-bed Apartment, with allocated parking
43 Delamere Gardens, Wakefield, WF1 4LJ, United KingdomHoliday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel
Queen Street, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF1 1JU, United KingdomSunnydale Serviced Apartments – Central location, with allocated parking
49 Delamere Gardens, Wakefield, WF1 4LJ, United KingdomSt Johns North Apartments Wakefield
16 Saint John’s North, Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United Kingdom1 St Johns North Apartments
Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United Kingdom11, St John’s North Apartments
Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United KingdomThe Coach House, 4, St John’s North Apartments
Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United KingdomRedbeck Motel
Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF4 1RR, United KingdomKilby Lodge
Wakefield, WF1 2RB, United KingdomKilby Coach House
Wakefield, WF1 2RB, United Kingdom9, St John’s North Apartments
Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United Kingdom8, St John’s North Apartments
Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United Kingdom7 St Johns North Apartments
Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United Kingdom6 St Johns North Apartments
Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United Kingdom5, St John’s North Apartments
Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United Kingdom3, St John’s North Apartments
Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United Kingdom2, St John’s North Apartments
Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United Kingdom10, St John’s North Apartments
Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United KingdomAgbrigg Park View Place – Bright 2-Bed House
16 Church View, Wakefield, WF1 5AL, United KingdomCheerful 2-bed townhouse in Wakefield with parking
Finchdale Close, Wakefield, WF1 2GB, United KingdomDaisy Cottage
22 Stoney Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3JN, United KingdomDesigner Spacious Apartment in Yorkshire – Parking
South Parade, Wakefield, WF1 1LP, United KingdomWakefield Town House
24 Saint John’s North, Wakefield, WF1 3QA, United KingdomWakefield Holiday Home – By Duplex Relocations
Westfield Terrace, Wakefield, WF1 3RD, United KingdomWakefield City centre 1bed apartment
48 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TJ, United KingdomValee Stay, Wakefield City One Bedroom, apartment 4
48 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TJ, United KingdomValee Place, Wakefield city centre, leeds, One Bedroom
48 Kirkgate 1, Wakefield, WF1 1TJ, United KingdomValee Place, One Bedroom, Heart of wakefield, apartment 2
48 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TJ, United KingdomThe Victoria
2 Victoria Street Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6EH, United KingdomThe Pavilion – Stunning, 4 Bedroom House with Free Parking
27 Wicket Drive, Wakefield, WF1 3AL, United KingdomThe Old Dairy
26 Almshouse Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7ST, United KingdomThe Mews Hotel
77 Dale Street, Wakefield, WF5 9HN, United KingdomThe Gallery – Vibrant, 4-bed Townhouse by The Hepworth
25 Chancel Road, Wakefield, WF1 5JH, United KingdomThe Exclusive House in Yorkshire – Garden -Parking
3 South Parade, Wakefield, WF1 1LR, United KingdomYork House Hotel
Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TE, United KingdomThings to do in Wakefield
Wakefield Food
Wakefield loves good food. Whether you’re after afternoon tea in cosy cafes, exciting fusion and innovative city center cuisine, or the wholesome flavours of field to fork, we’ve got it in spades. The city also hosts the legendary Rhubarb Festival each February. A tribute to Wakefield’s history in the Rhubarb Triangle, it’s packed full of delicious local produce, cooking workshops and demos, as well as a full programme of live entertainment.
Beer lovers rejoice: we’re proud to have a commitment to real ale, with small, local breweries producing show-stopping flavours to suit every palate.
Wakefield on the Map
You will find Wakefield is very centrally located for travel from North, South, East or West. Both the A1 and the M1 pass close by, as does the M62 Manchester to Hull motorway.
Wakefield lies just south of Leeds and north of Barnsley. Immediately to the west you’ll find Dewsbury and to the east, Pontefract.
Wakefield History
The Wakefield district has a history stretching back thousands of years. From the Roman settlement of Lagentium – present-day Castleford – to the story of medieval might at Pontefract Castle, the Palladian grandeur of National Trust Nostell, the world’s first nature reserve (thanks to Victorian conservationist Charles Waterton) at Anglers Country Park and Haw Park Woods and above all, coal mining.
The toil for “coyl” is in the very fabric of the district. Come and experience the fascinating stories of the work which became a way of life at The National Coal Mining Museum. But that’s not the only legacy of the many mines across the district. Spend a long, lazy day at RSPB Fairburn Ings or Pugneys Country Park and experience the beauty of these man-made lakes, carved out of the earth by local mining activity and now home to myriad plants, insects and birds.
Wakefield FAQs
What is Wakefield best known for?
Wakefield was the birthplace of world-renowned sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. Wakefield is also famous for its coal mining heritage, cathedral, and rhubarb.
The city of Wakefield is also home to the largest high security prison in Western Europe.
Where Next?
Wakefield is home to many attractions in West Yorkshire, but also nearby and well worth a visit are the towns of Pontefract and Castleford. You’ve also got Leeds just 9 miles to the north, and Barnsley a little further away, to the south.