Wakefield

Wakefield is a small city located on the banks of the River Calder within West Yorkshire. The Pennines are a short distance away, as is the metropolitan centre of Leeds and its many attractions and shopping opportunities. The city of Wakefield is full of character and features a number of attractions including two major shopping centres, the site of a battle from the Wars of the Roses, museums detailing the town’s part in the civil war and the industrial revolution and much more. The town also has a growing arts scene, with the area’s premier gallery, the Hepworth, well worth a visit.

We love Wakefield because...

Close to Leeds
Ideal for retail shopping
Premiere art gallery

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1) Cedar Court Hotel Wakefield

Hotels in Wakefield

Cedar Court Hotel Wakefield

Denby Dale Road Calder Grove Wakefield WF4 3QZ

An inviting hotel in Yorkshire, the Cedar Court in Wakefield is both modern and comfortable, with both a pool and beauty therapy services.

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Cedar Court Hotel Wakefield

Denby Dale Road Calder Grove Wakefield WF4 3QZ

An inviting hotel in Yorkshire, the Cedar Court in Wakefield is both modern and comfortable, with both a pool and beauty therapy services.

In and around Wakefield

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

This fantastic open-air art gallery in Wakefield has a permanent collection of international contemporary art, as well as visiting exhibitions. View over 60 sculptures, crafted by internationally acclaimed artisans, as well as a programme of special events throughout the year. This is a wonderful location to visit for a leisurely walk, and is ideal for some photography, with the sculptures in focus against the beautiful rolling landscape.

Royal Armouries Museum

This fascinating museum houses Britain’s collection of arms and armour, which includes a whopping 75,000 objects. Spread across six galleries, the arms and armour come from all over the world, ranging from early medieval warriors and traditional Japanese swords, to guns that won the wild west of America and paraphernalia from modern day soldiers. There is also a Peace Gallery that details the peace-making efforts of humanity.

The Hepworth Wakefield

This marvellous art gallery is one of the most well renowned, contemporary art galleries in the world. The name comes from Wakefield resident, Barbara Hepworth who was a celebrated sculptor. There is an impressive collection of work from Barbara Hepworth of display as well as an ever-changing roster of exhibitions throughout the year.