Heath Common

Heath Common

📍 8 Horse Race End, Heath, Wakefield WF1 5SG, UK

About Heath Common

Heath Common offers a magnificent expanse of open, undulating grassland nestled within the historic and charming village of Heath, near Wakefield. This picturesque destination provides visitors with beautiful wide vistas, mature trees, and glimpses of historic buildings that dot the surrounding area. It's a cherished spot for those seeking tranquillity and a connection with nature, where wild birds can be heard and graceful horses are often seen grazing freely across the landscape.

Highly rated by visitors, achieving an impressive 4.6/5 stars, Heath Common is celebrated as a marvellous place for outdoor enjoyment. It's particularly popular for leisurely walks, family picnics, and flying kites, offering ample open space for various recreational activities. Convenient amenities include available picnic benches and a free car park, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing day out.

Visiting Information

Heath Common is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing visitors to enjoy its beauty at any time. The common is committed to accessibility, featuring wheelchair accessible parking and a wheelchair accessible entrance. As an open public space, there are no payment requirements for entry.

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📍 8 Horse Race End, Heath, Wakefield WF1 5SG, UK

4.6

from 288 reviews

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Showing 5 of 288 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 31 January 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
3 years ago

Open space with beautiful wide vistas. Undulating grass covered land, mature trees, historic buildings and a welcoming pub. Wild birds and grazing horses can be seen and heard as you travel around in this absolutely charming village. There are picnic benches and a free car park. Please note - There are no public toilets and not enough litter bins in this area.

Anonymous
4/5
9 months ago

Nice spot for my son to fly his kite. Lots of benches available. Nice open space. Just found out they have a kite festival here. Will definitely check that out in the future.

Anonymous
5/5
3 years ago

Marvelous place to walk and have some fun, have an small parking but is good, saw a lot of horses pacing in this place really friendly animals.

Anonymous
5/5
a year ago

It's a pretty nice field! Plenty of car parking, pub on hand and hosts community events.

Anonymous
5/5
7 months ago

Been coming here for years, past 20 years! The King's Arm pub used to be great but lately it's been a letdown Discovered a historical landmark today! Mount Tarry By It Good to have a little wander...