Wakefield Recommendations
Sightseeing
They run a full programme of concerts and events throughout the year in addition to free and low cost activities. Some are hosted by the Cathedral, and some by organisations hiring the Cathedral. Tickets are usually available from the Cathedral Shop in the Treacy Hall or via the office on 01924 373923.
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Wakefield Cathedral
NorthgateThey run a full programme of concerts and events throughout the year in addition to free and low cost activities. Some are hosted by the Cathedral, and some by organisations hiring the Cathedral. Tickets are usually available from the Cathedral Shop in the Treacy Hall or via the office on 01924 373923.
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an open-air gallery in West Bretton near Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, showing work by British and international artists, including Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. The park's collection of works by Moore is one of the largest open-air displays of his bronzes in Europe.
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an open-air gallery in West Bretton near Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, showing work by British and international artists, including Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. The park's collection of works by Moore is one of the largest open-air displays of his bronzes in Europe.
Every tour ‘darn pit’ is led by an ex-miner with a ‘reyt’ broad accent and loads of experience under his somewhat heavy tool belt. He’ll unhand you of your ‘contraband’, and talk you through 180 years of mining, explaining why he has every right to tell you to ‘shut tha’ trap’ and when you are ‘done and dusted’ you will be free to explore life above ground.
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잉글랜드 국립 석탄 광업 박물관
New RoadEvery tour ‘darn pit’ is led by an ex-miner with a ‘reyt’ broad accent and loads of experience under his somewhat heavy tool belt. He’ll unhand you of your ‘contraband’, and talk you through 180 years of mining, explaining why he has every right to tell you to ‘shut tha’ trap’ and when you are ‘done and dusted’ you will be free to explore life above ground.
The Hepworth Wakefield opened in 2011 to house Wakefield’s art collection and provide a legacy for Barbara Hepworth in the town in which she was born.
The original Wakefield Art Gallery was established in 1934 and became one of the most forward-thinking galleries of its time, supporting artists including Hepworth and Henry Moore early in their careers. With gifts from local industrialists, the gallery built a collection of works by some of the most significant and avant-garde British artists of the 20th century. Supporting contemporary artists and developing the collection for future generations is something that The Hepworth Wakefield continues to be committed to today.
In 1996 Wakefield Council started to promote the benefits of investing in a new purpose-built art gallery, which would act as a catalyst for wider regeneration, attract tourism and inward investment and increase local pride.
The Hepworth Family Gift at The Hepworth Wakefield. Photo by Jenny Briggs.
The generous donation of The Hepworth Family Gift to Wakefield by Hepworth’s daughters Rachel Kidd and Sarah Bowness via the Art Fund was integral to the development of the new gallery. The 44 plaster and aluminium prototypes, together with the artist’s work bench and tools are on permanent display in two galleries dedicated to exploring Barbara Hepworth’s working practice.
In 2003 Wakefield Council launched an international RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) competition to find an architect to design the new art gallery for Wakefield. The competition led to the selection of David Chipperfield Architects.
Design development started in 2004 and construction began three years later after capital funding had been secured. The £35 million development of The Hepworth Wakefield opened in 2011 to international acclaim, reaching its initial annual target of 150,000 visitors in the first five weeks.
In 2013 The Hepworth Wakefield won the Clore Learning Award for its ambitions and innovative learning programme and in 2017 was named Art Fund Museum of the Year.
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Hepworth Gallery station
The Hepworth Wakefield opened in 2011 to house Wakefield’s art collection and provide a legacy for Barbara Hepworth in the town in which she was born.
The original Wakefield Art Gallery was established in 1934 and became one of the most forward-thinking galleries of its time, supporting artists including Hepworth and Henry Moore early in their careers. With gifts from local industrialists, the gallery built a collection of works by some of the most significant and avant-garde British artists of the 20th century. Supporting contemporary artists and developing the collection for future generations is something that The Hepworth Wakefield continues to be committed to today.
In 1996 Wakefield Council started to promote the benefits of investing in a new purpose-built art gallery, which would act as a catalyst for wider regeneration, attract tourism and inward investment and increase local pride.
The Hepworth Family Gift at The Hepworth Wakefield. Photo by Jenny Briggs.
The generous donation of The Hepworth Family Gift to Wakefield by Hepworth’s daughters Rachel Kidd and Sarah Bowness via the Art Fund was integral to the development of the new gallery. The 44 plaster and aluminium prototypes, together with the artist’s work bench and tools are on permanent display in two galleries dedicated to exploring Barbara Hepworth’s working practice.
In 2003 Wakefield Council launched an international RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) competition to find an architect to design the new art gallery for Wakefield. The competition led to the selection of David Chipperfield Architects.
Design development started in 2004 and construction began three years later after capital funding had been secured. The £35 million development of The Hepworth Wakefield opened in 2011 to international acclaim, reaching its initial annual target of 150,000 visitors in the first five weeks.
In 2013 The Hepworth Wakefield won the Clore Learning Award for its ambitions and innovative learning programme and in 2017 was named Art Fund Museum of the Year.
*Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.* The Bronte Parsonage Museum is the former home of the world's most famous literary family and the place where Charlotte, Emily and Anne wrote some of the greatest novels in the English Language. The house evokes the atmosphere of the Brontes' time and offers visitors an unique insight into their day - to - day lives and varied interests. The rooms the Brontes used are largely unchanged and are filled with a world-class collection of furniture, clothes and personal possessions. Whether you are a fan of the Brontes' writing or simply intrigued by remarkable people and their stories, you will find visiting the Parsonage an absorbing and unforgettable experience. The museum offers an ever-changing programme of exhibitions, events, and activities for the whole family. Listed opening hours reflect first and last entry to the Museum. Last entry 4pm, shop open until 5pm.
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Church Street*Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.* The Bronte Parsonage Museum is the former home of the world's most famous literary family and the place where Charlotte, Emily and Anne wrote some of the greatest novels in the English Language. The house evokes the atmosphere of the Brontes' time and offers visitors an unique insight into their day - to - day lives and varied interests. The rooms the Brontes used are largely unchanged and are filled with a world-class collection of furniture, clothes and personal possessions. Whether you are a fan of the Brontes' writing or simply intrigued by remarkable people and their stories, you will find visiting the Parsonage an absorbing and unforgettable experience. The museum offers an ever-changing programme of exhibitions, events, and activities for the whole family. Listed opening hours reflect first and last entry to the Museum. Last entry 4pm, shop open until 5pm.
'Back in Steam'
Steam & Heritage Diesel services through Bronte Country!
Follow the links below for more information about our Summer programme and to purchase in advance your tickets whether in a compartment or open coach. Forward booking is no longer essential, you can either book a Day Rover in advance (and save 10% into the bargain) or purchase a Day Rover, Return or Single journey tickets on the day.
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키슬리 앤드 워스 밸리 철도
Station Road'Back in Steam'
Steam & Heritage Diesel services through Bronte Country!
Follow the links below for more information about our Summer programme and to purchase in advance your tickets whether in a compartment or open coach. Forward booking is no longer essential, you can either book a Day Rover in advance (and save 10% into the bargain) or purchase a Day Rover, Return or Single journey tickets on the day.
Yorkshires most important secular building
The Grade I listed Piece Hall, Halifax is a rare and precious thing, an architectural and cultural phenomenon which is absolutely unique. It is the sole survivor of the great eighteenth century northern cloth halls, a class of buildings which embodied the vital and dominant importance of the trade in hand woven textiles to the pre-industrial economy of the West Riding of Yorkshire, from the Middle Ages through to the early nineteenth century.
Dating from 1779, when it was built as a Cloth Hall for the trading of ‘pieces’ of cloth (a 30 yard length of woven woollen fabric produced on a handloom), The Piece Hall was the most ambitious and prestigious of its type and now stands in splendid isolation as the only remaining example. It is one of Britain’s most outstanding Georgian buildings.
It is impossible to overstate the scale and importance of this trade, not just to the history of Halifax and the West Riding, but to the nation as a whole over some 800 years between the twelfth and eighteenth centuries.
https://www.thepiecehall.co.uk/
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The Wine Barrel
BlackledgeYorkshires most important secular building
The Grade I listed Piece Hall, Halifax is a rare and precious thing, an architectural and cultural phenomenon which is absolutely unique. It is the sole survivor of the great eighteenth century northern cloth halls, a class of buildings which embodied the vital and dominant importance of the trade in hand woven textiles to the pre-industrial economy of the West Riding of Yorkshire, from the Middle Ages through to the early nineteenth century.
Dating from 1779, when it was built as a Cloth Hall for the trading of ‘pieces’ of cloth (a 30 yard length of woven woollen fabric produced on a handloom), The Piece Hall was the most ambitious and prestigious of its type and now stands in splendid isolation as the only remaining example. It is one of Britain’s most outstanding Georgian buildings.
It is impossible to overstate the scale and importance of this trade, not just to the history of Halifax and the West Riding, but to the nation as a whole over some 800 years between the twelfth and eighteenth centuries.
https://www.thepiecehall.co.uk/
Thornes Park
A nice walk around for a sunny day. And a pub for a rest-bite.
Food scene
Supreb quirky English Pub - Great fish n chips! "At the very heart of the Three Acres lies a deep passion for food. We take pride in the calibre of our chefs, with their keen eye for detail under the led of Head Chef Tom Davies. Browse this season’s menu, or book accommodation with us here and we look forward to offering you a warm hospitable welcome when you visit.
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Three Acres Inn & Restaurant
Supreb quirky English Pub - Great fish n chips! "At the very heart of the Three Acres lies a deep passion for food. We take pride in the calibre of our chefs, with their keen eye for detail under the led of Head Chef Tom Davies. Browse this season’s menu, or book accommodation with us here and we look forward to offering you a warm hospitable welcome when you visit.
Vegan-Friendly and gluten-free
ABYSSINIAN GLUTEN-FREE RESTAURANT IN WAKEFIELD, NEAR LEEDS
Vegetarian and vegan friendly gluten free restaurant in Wakefield, and sample the sensational flavours of Abyssinian cuisine – lovingly prepared by Ethiopian and Eritrean chefs who know how to conjure up the authentic taste of Abyssinia.
The modern décor is complemented by beautiful touches of Abyssinian art, creating a warm and inviting environment where you can share and explore a new style of food with family and friends.
And it's within walking distance from my place!
http://www.corarima.co.uk/
Corarima
10 Cross StreetVegan-Friendly and gluten-free
ABYSSINIAN GLUTEN-FREE RESTAURANT IN WAKEFIELD, NEAR LEEDS
Vegetarian and vegan friendly gluten free restaurant in Wakefield, and sample the sensational flavours of Abyssinian cuisine – lovingly prepared by Ethiopian and Eritrean chefs who know how to conjure up the authentic taste of Abyssinia.
The modern décor is complemented by beautiful touches of Abyssinian art, creating a warm and inviting environment where you can share and explore a new style of food with family and friends.
And it's within walking distance from my place!
http://www.corarima.co.uk/
The Holmfield Arms is situated in Wakefield park and so it make a lovely rest bite after a stroll in the park. The food can be hit and miss to be honest. Sometimes I've had a lovely lunch and sometimes I've been disappointed.... don't get the prawn cocktail. Still, it's a nice place to sit in the quiet pub garden on a sunny day and while away an hour or so.
The Holmfield Arms - Pub & Grill
Denby Dale RoadThe Holmfield Arms is situated in Wakefield park and so it make a lovely rest bite after a stroll in the park. The food can be hit and miss to be honest. Sometimes I've had a lovely lunch and sometimes I've been disappointed.... don't get the prawn cocktail. Still, it's a nice place to sit in the quiet pub garden on a sunny day and while away an hour or so.
When Yorkshire met the Pacific.
A collaboration of cuisines combining Yorkshires best bits with influences from the Pacific plate.
Influences from Indonesia and Peru down to the West coast of America, San Francisco and Hawaii to name a few. Teamed up with Japanese style cooking makes for a culinary experience like no other.
Robatary, named after the Robata grill, which originated in Japan. Simply meaning fireside cooking, refers to a method of cooking most similar to a barbecue, in which your food is cooked over hot charcoal.
The beauty of the Robatary experience is that the way in which you dine is totally dictated by you.
SMALL PLATES
Enjoy a selection of Pacific tapas to share (or not).
All of which have been designed to allow for a taste of the Robatary and sample tastes from Asia, America, and local.
TRADITIONAL
A more traditional way of dining, selecting starters from the small plates section, and a main course, and obviously not leaving until you’ve sampled a treat.
With such an array of influences, our menu will evolve on a regular basis.
See trip advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190729-d13295485-Reviews-Robatary-Wakefield_West_Yorkshire_England.html
Or visit website: https://www.robatary.co.uk/
And... it's close by!
Robatary
25-27 NorthgateWhen Yorkshire met the Pacific.
A collaboration of cuisines combining Yorkshires best bits with influences from the Pacific plate.
Influences from Indonesia and Peru down to the West coast of America, San Francisco and Hawaii to name a few. Teamed up with Japanese style cooking makes for a culinary experience like no other.
Robatary, named after the Robata grill, which originated in Japan. Simply meaning fireside cooking, refers to a method of cooking most similar to a barbecue, in which your food is cooked over hot charcoal.
The beauty of the Robatary experience is that the way in which you dine is totally dictated by you.
SMALL PLATES
Enjoy a selection of Pacific tapas to share (or not).
All of which have been designed to allow for a taste of the Robatary and sample tastes from Asia, America, and local.
TRADITIONAL
A more traditional way of dining, selecting starters from the small plates section, and a main course, and obviously not leaving until you’ve sampled a treat.
With such an array of influences, our menu will evolve on a regular basis.
See trip advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190729-d13295485-Reviews-Robatary-Wakefield_West_Yorkshire_England.html
Or visit website: https://www.robatary.co.uk/
And... it's close by!
The Kings Arms is hidden away on the outskirts of Wakefield in the village of Heath, which is a living monument to a bygone age. The village consists entirely of buildings dating from the 15th to 19th centuries. Inside the Grade II listed pub you will find a delightful maze of cosy rooms and snugs which are still entirely lit by gas lamps. A fully working Yorkshire range is another wonderful reminder of days of old.
The stunning location, fabulous beer gardens and intimate atmosphere teams superbly with exquisite cuisine and a wide selection of real ales to create a wonderful old-fashioned watering hole that you won't want to leave.
The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms is hidden away on the outskirts of Wakefield in the village of Heath, which is a living monument to a bygone age. The village consists entirely of buildings dating from the 15th to 19th centuries. Inside the Grade II listed pub you will find a delightful maze of cosy rooms and snugs which are still entirely lit by gas lamps. A fully working Yorkshire range is another wonderful reminder of days of old.
The stunning location, fabulous beer gardens and intimate atmosphere teams superbly with exquisite cuisine and a wide selection of real ales to create a wonderful old-fashioned watering hole that you won't want to leave.
Takeaway
BEST IN YORKSHIRE 2020!
This takeaway was voted Best in Yorkshire and hit the top UK list for takeaways.
Here is their ethos:
The Bear Kitchen in Wakefield describes itself as 'fast food with attitude' and serves overloaded chips, dirty burgers and salads.
Having opened only last year, judges noted their success and progress in just 12 months.
They said: 'Bear Kitchen has stepped up their game this year, they use local suppliers and work hard to source quality, fairtrade, ethical ingredients for their innovative menu.
'Bear Kitchen also aids the development of young chefs in the industry and has an apprentice scheme for staff.'
You can find it on trip advisor https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190729-d12719002-Reviews-Bear_Kitchen-Wakefield_West_Yorkshire_England.html
They are happy to offer in-house delivery for orders over £15 + £3 delivery charge.
Just give Them a call on 01924 607236
Bear Kitchen
89-93 Westgate EndBEST IN YORKSHIRE 2020!
This takeaway was voted Best in Yorkshire and hit the top UK list for takeaways.
Here is their ethos:
The Bear Kitchen in Wakefield describes itself as 'fast food with attitude' and serves overloaded chips, dirty burgers and salads.
Having opened only last year, judges noted their success and progress in just 12 months.
They said: 'Bear Kitchen has stepped up their game this year, they use local suppliers and work hard to source quality, fairtrade, ethical ingredients for their innovative menu.
'Bear Kitchen also aids the development of young chefs in the industry and has an apprentice scheme for staff.'
You can find it on trip advisor https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190729-d12719002-Reviews-Bear_Kitchen-Wakefield_West_Yorkshire_England.html
They are happy to offer in-house delivery for orders over £15 + £3 delivery charge.
Just give Them a call on 01924 607236
City/town information
Hebden Bridge seems to be perfectly positioned in the middle of Leeds and Manchester, making it the ideal commuter town for both cities. It takes just over half an hour to reach Manchester by train and under an hour into Leeds, providing residents with plenty of opportunities to escape the countryside for a taste of city life.
The Canal
The picturesque Rochdale Canal runs through the heart of Hebden Bridge, providing a beautiful walkway on sunny days. Walk towards Todmorden along the canal to admire the colourful barges, and have a pint outside the Stubbing Wharf pub and simply enjoy the scenery.
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/england/articles/12-reasons-hebden-bridge-is-known-as-the-greatest-town-in-europe/
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Hebden Bridge
Hebden Bridge seems to be perfectly positioned in the middle of Leeds and Manchester, making it the ideal commuter town for both cities. It takes just over half an hour to reach Manchester by train and under an hour into Leeds, providing residents with plenty of opportunities to escape the countryside for a taste of city life.
The Canal
The picturesque Rochdale Canal runs through the heart of Hebden Bridge, providing a beautiful walkway on sunny days. Walk towards Todmorden along the canal to admire the colourful barges, and have a pint outside the Stubbing Wharf pub and simply enjoy the scenery.
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/england/articles/12-reasons-hebden-bridge-is-known-as-the-greatest-town-in-europe/
A vibrant festival city with Roman roots and a Viking past, offering an adventure for everyone.
Imagine a city with Roman roots and a Viking past, where ancient walls surround contemporary independent shops and vibrant eateries and there’s a festival for every month of the year. Welcome to York - the Original City Adventure!
Perfectly placed half-way between London and Edinburgh and with the glorious Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Wolds right on the doorstep, York is unlike any other English city. There’s thirty world-class museums you can explore, the best racecourse in the country and a thriving cultural scene, not forgetting, York is voted the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times.
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York
A vibrant festival city with Roman roots and a Viking past, offering an adventure for everyone.
Imagine a city with Roman roots and a Viking past, where ancient walls surround contemporary independent shops and vibrant eateries and there’s a festival for every month of the year. Welcome to York - the Original City Adventure!
Perfectly placed half-way between London and Edinburgh and with the glorious Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Wolds right on the doorstep, York is unlike any other English city. There’s thirty world-class museums you can explore, the best racecourse in the country and a thriving cultural scene, not forgetting, York is voted the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times.
Knaresborough is full of surprises, a warren of medieval streets and stone staircases that weave their way up and down the hill. The town center is perched on the cliffs above the River Nidd and the imposing railway viaduct across the Nidd Gorge offers an amazing view to visitors as they arrive by train.
What’s best about Knaresborough?
The marketplace in the center of the town offers a great place to enjoy a cup of tea or something delicious and home-baked. On a Wednesday stalls fill the marketplace offering tasty produce, whole foods, plants, and flowers, as well as pretty much anything else you can imagine, in the ever-popular Knaresborough Market.
At the base of the cliffs on which the town sits, you will find a delightful promenade that traps the sun in summer, with a coastal feel despite being more than 60 miles from the sea making a great place to enjoy an ice cream or indulge in the traditional English pastime of ‘simply mucking about in boats.
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Knaresborough
Knaresborough is full of surprises, a warren of medieval streets and stone staircases that weave their way up and down the hill. The town center is perched on the cliffs above the River Nidd and the imposing railway viaduct across the Nidd Gorge offers an amazing view to visitors as they arrive by train.
What’s best about Knaresborough?
The marketplace in the center of the town offers a great place to enjoy a cup of tea or something delicious and home-baked. On a Wednesday stalls fill the marketplace offering tasty produce, whole foods, plants, and flowers, as well as pretty much anything else you can imagine, in the ever-popular Knaresborough Market.
At the base of the cliffs on which the town sits, you will find a delightful promenade that traps the sun in summer, with a coastal feel despite being more than 60 miles from the sea making a great place to enjoy an ice cream or indulge in the traditional English pastime of ‘simply mucking about in boats.
Home of the famous Brontë sisters, Haworth is an undisputed literary mecca, attracting visitors from all around the world. With its historic cobbled Main Street, iconic parsonage and rolling moors, the picturesque proportions of this Airedale village exude a vintage charm that makes you feel you've stepped into another era.
https://www.yorkshire.com/places/west-yorkshire/bradford/haworth
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Haworth
Home of the famous Brontë sisters, Haworth is an undisputed literary mecca, attracting visitors from all around the world. With its historic cobbled Main Street, iconic parsonage and rolling moors, the picturesque proportions of this Airedale village exude a vintage charm that makes you feel you've stepped into another era.
https://www.yorkshire.com/places/west-yorkshire/bradford/haworth