Location: Wakefield
Top Things to do in Wakefield
The 10 Best Things to do in Wakefield, England
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. National Coal Mining Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,340 reviews
Explore Caphouse, a modern colliery which witnessed more than two hundred years of coal production. Hear stories directly from former-miners about their careers and understand the roles men, women, children, animals and machinery played in the operation of the mine. Then let off steam in the Adventure Playground
2. Sengoku Martial Arts
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Haw Park Wood
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Patwood1954 - Normanton, United Kingdom
love to walk, run,cycle here, dog and family friendly, park at Anglers, steady walk down to woods, then meander round for hours
4. Nostell Priory and Parkland
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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!
5. Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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4.5 based on 4,160 reviews
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is the UK’s leading outdoor art gallery and an international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture. It is an independent charitable trust and registered museum situated in the 18th-century Bretton Hall estate in West Yorkshire. Founded in 1977 by Executive Director Peter Murray, YSP was the first sculpture park in the UK, and is the largest of its kind in Europe, providing the only place in Europe to see Barbara Hepworth’s 'The Family of Man' in its entirety alongside a significant collection of sculpture, including bronzes by Henry Moore and site-specific works by Andy Goldsworthy, David Nash and James Turrell. YSP mounts a world-class, year-round temporary exhibitions programme including some of the world’s leading artists across six indoor galleries and 500 acres of open air. YSP also offers an outstanding learning and family programme, award-winning shops and restaurants, a varied events programme, and a beautiful setting to enjoy nature.
Reviewed By 1949etwall - Ashbourne, United Kingdom
We find this a superb destination- easily accessible, good walks, interesting sculptures and other artistic installations, quality shop and good food. In particular we have always found the other visitors courteous and considerate- probably because the visitor base is family orientated. Highly recommended.
6. Wakefield Cathedral
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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.
7. Chantry Chapel of St Mary
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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.
8. Theatre Royal Wakefield
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4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By JeannieWadd
Went to see Frankie Valli story and it was an amazing evening out. The theatre is beautiful and the atmosphere was awesome with lots of audience participation. (clapping and singing) Loved the show and the whole ambience with great seats to boot. Highly recommend.
9. Wakefield Library and Museum
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Wakefield Library and Museum is Wakefield district's largest library and is situated in the Wakefield One Building in the heart of Wakefield. Call in for books and audiobooks, computers, printing study space, free wifi and our colourful children's library. Membership is free and open to anyone who lives, works, or studies in the district.
10. Newmillerdam Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 915 reviews
Reviewed By mcmjones - Leeds, United Kingdom
We were ready for a trip out after lockdown so went to Newmillerdam Country Park. After a light lunch at the Fox and Hounds we had a lovely walk through the woodland along the edge of the lake. It wasn't too busy and Wakefield city council have made the parking free until September 2020.
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