Tourism in Wakefield and Yorkshire is booming, with some of England's biggest and best museums, galleries and attractions located across the city district.
So make Trinity Walk your base for exploring. The city centre is home to some great places to visit including
Wakefield Cathedral and its spectacular architecture, the Bull Ring and its fountains plus Wakefield Museum at Wakefield One.
The Hepworth Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield
located on Wakefield's historic waterfront near the city centre is just a
free bus journey ride away from the bus station opposite Trinity Walk. The Hepworth Wakefield is home to a stunning array of sculpture and free to visit.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
The famous
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
is just half an hour's drive away and home to 500 acres of beautifully
landscaped outdoors and breathtaking open air sculptures alongside five
indoor galleries.
Xscape Yorkshire
Xscape Yorkshire is the
county's biggest tourist attraction and home to a real indoor ski slope,
massive trampoline park, 10 pin bowling, indoor golf, cinema and more.
The National Coal Mining Museum
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is another free great day out where you can enjoy a journey deep underground into the coal mine itself!
Food Festivals
Check out the various food festivals including the annual Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink & Rhubarb or the Pontefract Liquorice Festival and lots more. Go to www.experiencewakefield.co.uk for more information on fascinating things to do in the area!
To find accommodation in Wakefield, visit HotelsCombined
Also check out www.yorkshire.com for more events and attractions in the wider Yorkshire area.
