Occasional Geometries: Rana Begum Curates the Arts Council Collection at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

A unique place keeping stories of coal mining alive. Underground tours, thought-provoking exhibitions & original events.

With a central lake and woodland, Newmillerdam Country Park is a haven for wildlife – a welcoming expanse of greenery just outside Wakefield.

With outdoor seating just 30 minutes drive outside Wakefield, Ossett Brewery specialises in award-winning real ales and has taproom and brewery tours on site.

A Touch of Craft is a fresh, clean and vibrant space to learn new skills, meet new people and have some YOU time! ​
We only started in December 2021 but since then we have had sell out class after sell out class!

Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum with outstanding fine and decorative art collections, set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscape gardens. It is the perfect day out for all the family.

A camp site and occasional festival site in Cawthorne, near Barnsley.

Cannon Hall Farm opened to the public for the first time in 1989. Since that time we have added adventure playgrounds, gift shop, farm shop, two restaurants and an indoor playground.

Wakefield’s 7A is a flexible performance / exhibition space Yorkshire. It is host to a number of impressive events used by Leeds College of Music, Wakefield College and the Neon Workshops.

The romantic ruins of this medieval castle stand in a commanding position overlooking the Yorkshire countryside.

A popular lodge-style hotel set in picturesque parkland with its own restaurant, close to Wakefield city centre.

One of Wakefield’s coolest companies, book a workshop, visit a temporary exhibition or browse Neon Workshops’ online shop.

Venue 23 is an independently run live music venue in Wakefield, which plays host to both local and international talent.