Location: Wakefield
Top Things to do in Wakefield
10 Sights & Landmarks in Wakefield That You Shouldn't Miss
Wakefield is a city in West Yorkshire, England, on the River Calder and the eastern edge of the Pennines, which had a population of 99,251 at the 2011 census.
Restaurants in Wakefield
1. Nostell Priory and Parkland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,341 reviews
18th-century architectural masterpiece with landscape park and gardens, built on the site of a medieval priory, Nostell has been the home of the Winn family for 300 years. Commissioned by Sir Rowland Winn in 1733, James Paine built the house. Later additions by Robert Adam created exceptional interiors.Visitors can explore 121 hectares (300 acres) of parkland with a range of walks and views. Gardens include lakeside walks, a newly planted orchard and an adventure playground.Inside the house, see a collection of Chippendale furniture made specially for Nostell. Paintings by Brueghel, Hogarth and Kauffmann. A John Harrison (Longitude) longcase clock and an 18th-century dolls' house. The restored Butler's Pantry is also open to view this year.Don't miss find the mouse in the 18th-century doll's house. Discover masterpieces by Chippendale, John Harrison and Brueghel. Enchanting menagerie garden, pleasure gardens and developing vegetable garden. Wear the children out on the play trail. Lose yourself in the extensive rolling parkland. Take a guided walk through the park - Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays
Reviewed By Hutworth86
Visited today with our 3 year old, absolutley stunning place and very well looked after lots to do and great for waking, even for those with walking difficulties like myself nice flat pathways, our son really enjoyed making his own little book with all the character from his favourite Julia Donaldson books, the little dolls house with roll play like activities to do for the little ones. The cafe was lovely with nice snacks and meals and takeaway hot drinks. Lovely play area especially a walk through the woods for den building was a huge hit with my son! Great for children who love exploring and the outdoors. And the staff were so friendly and helpful extremely pleasant staff which made the visit even more enjoyable! Will defiantley be back here!
2. Wakefield Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
For over 1000 years, people have been gathering in this holy place to offer their prayers and praise to Almighty God. As they still do every day. It’s difficult to tell from a website, but here we are located right in the centre of the city, surrounded by shops and businesses, with people passing our doors as they go about their daily life. Many of those people stop by to light a candle, say a prayer, or spend a moment of stillness and calm.
Reviewed By puffinsrok - Wakefield, United Kingdom
Great place. The cathedral cafe is open, and Covid safe, lovely open peaceful spacious place, more tables than when I last visited, looks good. The coffee & food (breakfast and lunch -they close by 4) very reasonably priced considering how nice it is. It’s the the more modern bit of the building accessed via the gateway under the trees. I think you can get to it from inside the cathedral too. Looks like the shop element is on hold in favour of creating space for the cafe - but a few souvenirs available.
3. Chantry Chapel of St Mary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Ruscella - Scarborough, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit, unique building, at the moment there is a little Christmas Fair inside. Just lovely.
4. The Rhubarb Triangle Farm Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Honeykins
I visit here very often as it’s local to me . Always stocked with fresh, inviting looking vegetables and other produce. The farm eggs are fabulous. Staff nice and helpful. Very happy with all my purchases. A bit more economical with the prices than expensive Blacker Hall without scrimping on quality .
5. Sandal Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By Daltonspencer - Pontefract, United Kingdom
Wonderful historical sight. The views are incredible. Information boards are so informative regarding the Castles history.
6. Ossett Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By X405ZAjanea - Wakefield, United Kingdom
Book for a show a wedding or go to see a show in the elegant surroundings, also a market in the central room on Tuesdays and fridays
7. Woolley Hall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
