Wakefield District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a prominent church steeple, historic buildings, and a mix of residential and commercial areas.
A cathedral interior with arched ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of chairs.
A large hall with high vaulted ceilings, arched columns, and a central altar.
An ornate church interior with a high vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows, and rows of pews.
A large cathedral interior with high arched ceilings, stone columns, and rows of chairs.

Popular cities in Wakefield District

A large stone building surrounded by lush greenery and a calm lake.
Wakefield
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Budget
Wakefield is calling! Discover its bars, castle, cathedral and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Yorkshire Sculpture Park
  • Sandal Castle
  • Newmillerdam Country Park
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A rural landscape with a large field, several trees, and a distant church tower.
Pontefract
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Bars
Escape to trendy Pontefract! Enjoy its dining, adventures and countryside.
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An aerial view of a riverside town with residential areas, a bridge, and industrial buildings.
Castleford
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Budget
Trip time! Discover the bars, adventure and library in Castleford.
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A canal with a lock gate, a stone pathway, and a person running.
Ossett
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly
Like dining? Get away to upscale Ossett!
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A grassy field with a small pond and distant trees.
Normanton
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Gardens
Get away to quaint Normanton! Enjoy the gardens, bars and more.
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Cooling towers of a power plant surrounded by green trees and a grassy field with yellow flowers.
Knottingley
Venture to Pontefract Racecourse and Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village—just two of the sights around Knottingley.
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Stay near popular Wakefield District attractions

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

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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.
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