Wakefield and District (10 miles from Wentbridge)
Places to visit in Wakefield and district
The Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield is Yorkshire's inspiring new £35m art gallery, celebrating the area's unique artistic legacy and exploring the work of major contemporary artists. Designed by David Chipperfield Architects, the ten superb gallery spaces make this one of the UK's largest purpose-built galleries outside London.
Pontefract Racecourse is the longest continuous circuit in Europe at 2m and 125yds. It stages flat racing between April and October. It is a left handed course with a home straight of just over 2 furlongs.
Diggerland, Castleford (fantastic for children)
At Diggerland Yorkshire, adults and children of at least 90cms in height can ride and drive real construction machines, under the guidance of trained staff. No driving licence required!
National Trust Nostell Priory (18th Century Mansion)
Built on the site of a medieval priory, Nostell has been the home of the Winn family for 300 years. Commissioned by Sir Rowland Winn in 1733, James Paine built the house. Later additions by Robert Adam created exceptional interiors. Visitors can explore the large park with a range of walks and views. Gardens include lakeside walks, a newly planted orchard, vegetable beds and an adventure playground. Inside the house, see a collection of Chippendale furniture made specially for Nostell.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield (world wide appeal)
An international centre for modern and contemporary art, and the country's first permanent sculpture park, set in over 500 acres of the 18th century-designed Bretton Estate.
National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield
Provides a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground down one of Britain's oldest working mines.
Experience an indoor real snow slope, rock climbing, adventure golf, bowling, laser games, Cineworld cinema, fitness centre and a selection of urban, clothing and adventure retailers and much more besides.
Watersports facilities including diving (by prior arrangement), angling, canoeing, sailing and windsurfing.
Tuesday lunch concerts, exhibitions and refreshments.
Was one of the most important medieval fortresses in the North of England where Richard II died. Telephone 01977 723440
Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village (off the M62)
Shopping centre with 150 shops, many selling designer clothes at outlet prices.
An excavated medieval castle overlooking the site of the Battle of Wakefield
Trinity Walk Shopping Centre, Wakefield
Trinity Walk is Wakefield’s stunning new shopping centre. With over 60 new shops including all the leading high street fashion brands, a Debenhams department store and the largest Sainsbury’s superstore in the area.
RSPB - Fairburn Ings, nature reserve
With pond dipping, regular fun events and walks to help you get away from it all, RSPB Fairburn Ings is the ideal place for adults and children to find out more about wildlife.
