7A Wakefield is a large blank canvas of a space, a flexible venue which allows for creating and assembling large scale pieces of work. Housed in the historic Thornes Mill, 7A has hosted events for the likes of Leeds College of Music, Wakefield College and Neon Workshops.
Neon Workshops founder Richard Wheater opened 7A Wakefield as their ‘sister ship’ project space to take on larger projects like the collaboration with Erased Tapes.
‘Kim Lim: Space, Rhythm & Light’ celebrates the groundbreaking legacy of a forgotten giant of British sculpture.
from £10
Hepworth Wakefield continues to showcase incredible painting with its new exhibition ‘Andrew Cranston: What made you stop here?’
from £0.00
YSP presents Japanese artist Yukihiro Akama’s largest exhibition to date, showcasing beautifully carved wooden house sculptures.
free entry
Leilah Babirye’s sculptures symbolise strength and the beauty of diversity. Visit her new show at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
free entry
‘Erwin Wurm: Trap of the Truth’ at YSP celebrates the work of the internationally renowned artist with the first major museum show in the UK.
free entry
Explore the 40 year anniversary of the miner’s strikes creatively in this series of poetry workshops.
from £10.00
Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour.
from £35.00
Re: Loaded at The Royal Armouries Museum asks audiences to reconsider the symbolism and meaning of guns when they undergo a process of ornamentation.
free entry
A popular lodge-style hotel set in picturesque parkland with its own restaurant, close to Wakefield city centre.
The romantic ruins of this medieval castle stand in a commanding position overlooking the Yorkshire countryside.
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.
One of Wakefield’s coolest companies, book a workshop, visit a temporary exhibition or browse Neon Workshops’ online shop.
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.
In the heart of Wakefield this basement bar, ‘high end, low brow’ by their own description, remains a popular watering hole.
With over 50 years brewing experience and over 35 years knowledge of the music industry, The Hop Wakefield offers traditional ale plus contemporary music.
Hosting a mix of music, drama and comedy, The Theatre Royal Wakefield is a Victorian theatre with an important architectural heritage.
With exhibition spaces, meeting rooms and a cafe, The Art House is a visual arts development agency and registered charity in Wakefield.
Stride Theatre is a diversity and SEN focused theatre company at the heart of the Wakefield community, looking to ‘bring people together’ and ‘allow individuals to flourish’.
The childhood home of renowned Victorian author George Gissing, whose popularity once rivaled that of Dickens.
From creative adventures, museum experiences and spectacular theatre, check out what's on for the family in Manchester and the north.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
From spotlights on indie presses to big hitters brought to you by the bookshops, festivals and libraries, you'll find plenty to whet your wordy whistle this month.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
