22/10/2018
The Hepworth Prize for Sculpture was established in 2016 as a £30,000 biennial award recognising a British or UK-based artist of any age, at any stage […]
26/06/2018
Xscape Castleford, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, Castleford. WF10 4TA. There are various activities you can do at Xscape these include: Snow Zone, Rock Climbing, Aerial Assault, Skate Park, Cinema ,Bowling, Laser Zone, Dodgems, Cosmic Golf, Ice Skating, Shops, Food & Drink...
26/06/2018
Sandal Castle. This motte and bailey castle dates to the 12th century and over look the site of the Battle of Wakefield, fought in 1460 when Richard, Duke of York and father of the future king Richard III was killed. After the siege of 1645, the castle was demolished...
26/06/2018
Yorkshire’s inspiring new art gallery, celebrating the area’s unique artistic legacy and exploring the work of major contemporary artists. Designed by David Chipperfield Architects, it has ten gallery spaces making this one of the UK’s largest purpose...
26/06/2018
Historically, Wakefield has been known as the "Merrie City" and has been well known for its medieval mystery plays.
A church has been on the site of the present day Cathedral of All Saints since Roman times. The Cathedrals spire is 500 years old and its 75 metres make it the tallest in Yorkshire.
The old town of...
26/06/2018
Discover the different ages of mining, from Victorian times when women and children worked underground alongside men, find out about the role of pit ponies and how modern machinery changed coalmining. The National Coal Mining Museum for England is located at Caphouse Colliery...
26/06/2018
Beautiful 18th Century landscaped grounds next to Bretton Lake Nature Reserve with several self-guided trails to follow. Within the Country Park is the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, which presents a program of international exhibitions...
26/06/2018
Pugneys Country Park is a 250 acre site which was previously an open cast mine as well as a sand and gravel quarry and was turned into a country park in 1985. Watersport courses are available or hire a watercraft or bring your own...