{"id":23580,"date":"2022-09-27T20:14:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T20:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/wakefield-2\/"},"modified":"2024-04-17T01:57:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T01:57:10","slug":"wakefield","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/wakefield\/","title":{"rendered":"Wakefield"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Experience Wakefield Again – Home of iconic art and sculpture, captivating history and heritage and mouth-watering food and drink<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And there\u2019s so much more, too. Defying gravity or whizzing down real snow slopes at Xscape<\/a>. Taking in the panto in the splendid surrounds of Theatre Royal Wakefield . Exploring the nature trail at Newmillerdam Country Park and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what the \u2018eck are you waiting for? Come and visit! You never know what you\u2019ll discover when you experience Wakefield. Don’t forget to check out the Wakefield weather forecast<\/a> before you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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