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Wakefield Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Wakefield with a trip to Wakefield Cathedral. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

National Coal Mining Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Coal Mining Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Wakefield. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sandal Castle
Find out about the history of Wakefield when you take a trip to Sandal Castle. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Newmillerdam Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Newmillerdam Country Park, a lovely green space in Wakefield. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the lively bars.

Woolley Hall
You can learn about the history of Woolley with a trip to Woolley Hall. Visit the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

Anglers County Park
Explore the great outdoors at Anglers County Park, a lovely green space in Wakefield. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the lively bars.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Yorkshire Sculpture Park in Bretton. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
Hepworth Wakefield
You can study the exhibits at Hepworth Wakefield, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Wakefield. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this family-friendly area.
Nostell Priory
Find out about the history of Wakefield when you spend time at Nostell Priory. Visit the shops and cosy cafes in this walkable area.