Pomfret 60 at Pontefract Castle
Creative TouristWatch the Wakefield Archers annual longbow tournament, the Pomfret 60. If you are feeling particularly brave you can a have a go too! Tournament participants register via the Wakefield Archers.
Watch the Wakefield Archers annual longbow tournament, the Pomfret 60. If you are feeling particularly brave you can a have a go too! Tournament participants register via the Wakefield Archers.
Step inside the beautiful Art Nouveau building to discover a world where liquorice and voting collide. Explore the captivating stories of Pontefract.
The Wakefield Museum is home to both local treasures and myriad stories of people’s lives through history.
Step back in time and explore the history of Castleford from the Bronze Age to the present day.
Discover the house and gardens of this 18th-century architectural masterpiece surrounded by 300 acres of landscaped parkland.
A multi award-winning hotel and spa in an incredible location on an island in the middle of a lake.
Just a short walk away from Wakefield’s central attractions and restaurants, this boutique accommodation offers something a little different from the mainstream hotels.
Serving a signature coffee roasted in Yorkshire with a blend of beans from all the world this Wakefield Kirkgate Station offers the perfect pick me up with accompanying hot and cold dishes for breakfast or lunch.
One of only three surviving bridge chapels in England, this incredible mid-14th century heritage site is a scheduled ancient monument and Grade I listed building.
Winner of the 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year Award, The Hepworth in Wakefield is easily one of the leading cultural highlights of the North.
The Mental Health Museum in Wakefield is home to a variety of mental health–related artefacts from the 19th century to the present day.
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
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from £6.00Step inside a world of food and poo in this fascinating new exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum.
from £9.00If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
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from £9.00Keep the kids entertained this Easter at the Science and Industry Museum.
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