Wakefield Cathedral Religious Site
Gothic cathedral in Wakefield, seat of the bishop
Gothic cathedral in Wakefield with a prominent tower and medieval fabric; visitors attend services, view stained glass and stroll the cathedral close.
Wakefield Cathedral at a Glance#
Website: https://www.wakefieldcathedral.org.uk
Admission: Free (donations requested); guided tours may have a fee
How to Get to Wakefield Cathedral#
By rail: Wakefield is served by two stations - Wakefield Westgate (on the London-Leeds-Newcastle/Edinburgh mainline) and Wakefield Kirkgate (on local lines). From Wakefield Westgate it is an easy 10-15 minute walk (roughly 0.5-0.8 km) into the city centre to Wakefield Cathedral on Church Street/Kirkgate.
By car: Wakefield is close to Leeds (the cathedral is around 12 km/8 miles from Leeds city centre); driving time from Leeds is typically around 20-30 minutes depending on traffic. Local buses serve the city centre from the bus station adjacent to the cathedral.
Best Time to Visit Wakefield Cathedral#
For Wakefield Cathedral, visit in shoulder seasons (spring or autumn) to avoid peak crowds while enjoying mild weather.
Weather & Climate near Wakefield Cathedral#
Wakefield Cathedral's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (702 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 72 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 51 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 58 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 53 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 49 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 15.7h |
| June | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 60 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 46 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.2h |
| August | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 57 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.6h |
| September | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 55 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 10° | 62 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 65 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 74 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |
