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Wakefield, just south of Leeds in West Yorkshire, is a cathedral city known for its fascinating history, iconic art and sculptures and varied surrounding countryside. Wakefield has inspired artists for many hundreds of years and you can…

Wakefield, just south of Leeds in West Yorkshire, is a cathedral city known for its fascinating history, iconic art and sculptures and varied surrounding countryside.  Wakefield has inspired artists for many hundreds of years and you can see much of this work in award-winning attractions such as the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Hepworth Wakefield.  Previously a coal mining town, find out about the history and importance of coal production in England and experience the life of a coal miner at the National Coal Mining Museum.  Find out how mining tools and machinery have evolved over 200 years and hear from real-life miners as they tell their stories of working in the mines and the hardships they faced.  Close to Wakefield are many great day trips and historical places of interest such as the Roman settlement at Lagentium (now called Castleford), Pontefract Castle and the National Trust's Nostell Priory and Parkland.  Wakefield has a huge array of restaurants and cafes and great places to stay and is also the proud host to the Annual Rhubarb Fesitval.

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK

Experience

Sightseeing and Attractions

Indoor and Soft Play Areas

Sports and Activities

Museums and Art Galleries

Parks and Playgrounds

Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

Arts, Crafts and Design

Christmas

Santas Grotto

Seasonal

Skiing

Snow Sports

Tourist Attractions

Winter

Activity Centres

Board sports

Caves and Mines

Cinemas and Theatres

Garden Centre

Laser Tag

Painting

Pottery 

Retail

Sledding

Snowboarding

Ten Pin Bowling Alleys

Tours and River Cruises

Trampoline Parks

Arts and Crafts

Ball or Racket sports

Beaches

Crazy Golf

Farm Activities

Indoor Ski Slopes

Pick Your Own

Pick Your Own Pumpkins

Ski Areas and Resorts

Theme Parks and Funfairs

Water Activities

Water Parks

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