Things to Do in Wakefield

There are 27 attractions in Wakefield. Pennine Way is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Pennine Way
1
Pennine Way
Trail
National Science and Media Museum
2
National Science and Media Museum
Museum about photography, film, television, and media history
Museum
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
3
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Outdoor park displaying contemporary sculpture across landscapes
Park
Great Britain
4
Great Britain
Largest British island comprising England, Scotland, Wales
Area
Elland Road
5
Elland Road
Football stadium and Leeds United's historic home ground
Stadium
Hillsborough Stadium
6
Hillsborough Stadium
Sheffield Wednesday's football stadium with large capacity
Stadium
Bramall Lane
7
Bramall Lane
Historic Sheffield football stadium, one of oldest grounds
Stadium
Peak District
8
Peak District
English national park of moors, dales, and limestone
Area
Fountains Abbey
9
Fountains Abbey
Ruined Cistercian abbey and UNESCO World Heritage site
Temple
Kirklees Stadium
10
Kirklees Stadium
Football stadium in Huddersfield, home to Huddersfield Town
Stadium
Harewood House
11
Harewood House
Georgian country house with extensive gardens and collections
Historical Site
Peveril Castle
12
Peveril Castle
Norman-era hilltop castle ruins overlooking Hope Valley
Castle
Conisbrough Castle
13
Conisbrough Castle
12th-century stone castle with distinctive cylindrical keep
Castle
Sandal Castle
14
Sandal Castle
Ruins of medieval motte-and-bailey castle
Castle
Bradford Cathedral
15
Bradford Cathedral
Anglican cathedral with Gothic architecture in Bradford
Religious Site
Wakefield Cathedral
16
Wakefield Cathedral
Gothic cathedral in Wakefield, seat of the bishop
Religious Site
Pontefract Castle
17
Pontefract Castle
Ruined medieval castle in Yorkshire with historical significance.
Castle
Emley Moor transmitting station
18
Emley Moor transmitting station
Very tall broadcasting mast near Huddersfield
Tower
Headingley Cricket Ground
19
Headingley Cricket Ground
Major international cricket ground in Leeds
Stadium
Knaresborough Castle
20
Knaresborough Castle
Ruined medieval castle overlooking the River Nidd
Castle
Ladybower Reservoir
21
Ladybower Reservoir
Large Peak District reservoir famous for drowned villages
Reservoir
Derwent Reservoir (Derbyshire)
22
Derwent Reservoir (Derbyshire)
Scenic reservoir in Derbyshire, popular with walkers
Reservoir
Nun Appleton Priory
23
Nun Appleton Priory
Former priory and estate in North Yorkshire
Historical Site
The Leadmill
24
The Leadmill
Historic Sheffield music venue and live performance space
Theater
Elsecar Heritage Centre
25
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Industrial heritage centre in former colliery and workshops
Museum
Longshaw Estate (National Trust)
26
Longshaw Estate (National Trust)
National Trust estate with moorland and historic house
Area
Saltaire
27
Saltaire
Victorian model village built for textile mill workers
Historical Site