“One of the finest contemporary art museums in Europe. ” The Independent With over 1,600 square metres of light-filled gallery spaces, The Hepworth Wakefield is the largest purpose-built exhibition...
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Wakefield Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, is a co-equal Anglican cathedral with Bradford and Ripon Cathedrals, in the Diocese of Leeds and a...
Explore the history of Wakefield at work and play. Discover surprising stories from the Merrie City. Discover Wakefield’s prehistoric beginnings and lost Tudor past. Explore changes in local pol...
The scene of the Battle of Wakefield in 1460! Sandal Castle was a favourite castle of Richard III. Take in the stunning views of Wakefield and the Calder Valley. Sandal Castle is free entry. The...
Anglers is a 64 hectare country park four miles south - east of Wakefield. It is known for migratory birds, and the site consists of a lake, surrounded by grassland, woodland, and a wetland area....
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Travel through 15,000 years of history at Castleford Museum! Learn about the Romans and discover what they left behind. Explore local industry. Discover Castleford’s sports stars and artists. Ca...
The oldest working railway in the world. Established by Act of Parliament in 1758, now a working Heritage Railway and Accredited Museum. Open weekends, Bank Holiday Mondays and additionally Wedne...
Learn all about Pontefract's eventful history! Discover royal links, from the Domesday Book to the Civil Wars. Find out how local people made political history. See how the town grew thanks to th...
The Key to the North! Built after 1086 by Ilbert de Lacy, Pontefract Castle has many stories to tell. Explore the dramatic ruins and take in the views over Pontefract. Learn about the kings, quee...
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds is home to the national collection of arms and armour and one of the most important museums of its type in the world. We are located at Leeds Dock, which is onl...
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