Explore Caphouse, a modern colliery which witnessed more than two hundred years of coal production. Hear stories directly from former-miners about their careers and understand the roles men, women, children, animals and machinery played in the operation of the mine. Then let off steam in the Adventure Playground

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is the UK’s leading outdoor art gallery and an international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture. It is an independent charitable trust and registered museum situated in the 18th-century Bretton Hall estate in West Yorkshire. Founded in 1977 by Executive Director Peter Murray, YSP was the first sculpture park in the UK, and is the largest of its kind in Europe, providing the only place in Europe to see Barbara Hepworth’s 'The Family of Man' in its entirety alongside a significant collection of sculpture, including bronzes by Henry Moore and site-specific works by Andy Goldsworthy, David Nash and James Turrell. YSP mounts a world-class, year-round temporary exhibitions programme including some of the world’s leading artists across six indoor galleries and 500 acres of open air. YSP also offers an outstanding learning and family programme, award-winning shops and restaurants, a varied events programme, and a beautiful setting to enjoy nature.

Georgian treasure house, landscaped gardens, parkland and stables courtyard. Please note that opening times differ for the parkland, gardens, house and cafe; please check the National Trust's Nostell webpage for accurate information.

The Hepworth Wakefield is Yorkshire's award-winning gallery designed by David Chipperfield Architects which opened to the public in May 2011. The UK's largest purpose-built gallery in over 50 years, we celebrate the achievements of one of Britain's most significant sculptors, Barbara Hepworth, in the city in which she was born and raised. As well as the Hepworth Family Gift, a unique collection of Hepworth's working models gifted to Wakefield through the Art Fund, the gallery also holds the collection of the former Wakefield Art Gallery. Alongside collection displays, we also present a regularly changing programme of contemporary exhibitions by world-renowned artists as well as offering award-winning family and learning activities for all ages, a cafe bar and shop - a perfect day out for all the family. Admission charges apply. Free for Members, Wakefield District residents and children aged 18 and under.

Anglers Country Park is a stunning public open space which comprises of a lake, wildlife, trails, woodland, adventure playground, Visitor Centre & Woodland Cafe. Park- Open 24 Hours a day. Visitor Centre and Gift Shop open 10am-4pm. Woodland Cafe- Open 9am-4pm all week- the kitchen closes at 3pm for hot food orders.

We are Joyful. We are Generous. We are Inclusive. For over 1000 years people have been gathering in this holy place, set in the heart of the city of Wakefield, to offer their prayers and praise to Almighty God. We have made public our desire that everyone who lives across the Wakefield District will engage with the cathedral at least once a year. We hope to be a place of conversation for people of all faiths and none, and a cultural hub in the city centre. We are open seven days a week, 365 days a year and whether you are visiting for an event or a service, to light a candle, say a prayer or just to take a moment for quiet reflection, we endeavour to offer a warm welcome to all who enter or pass by our doors.

Sandal Castle is a castle ruin near Wakefield. It is open every day, and entry is free. Sandal Castle has a small car park with limited spaces. Parking is free. The car park is open 9am - 5.30pm (October – March) 9am – 7.45pm (April to September) It was probably first built in the early 12th century after William de Warenne received the Manor of Wakefield from Henry I in about 1106. Did you know that the poem ‘Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain’ to remember the colours of the rainbow is inspired by the Battle of Wakefield? It happened on 30th December 1460 on Wakefield Green below Sandal Castle. Richard of York (the 3rd Duke of York) was father to the future Edward IV and Richard III’s, and was killed in the Battle of Wakefield.