Wakefield sits at the heart of West Yorkshire, where world-class art and sculpture meet proud industrial heritage. Well connected by major motorways and just two hours from London by train, this down-to-earth destination rewards those who take the time to look a little closer.
Known as the UK’s unofficial city of sculpture, Wakefield is home to some of the country’s most celebrated cultural destinations, including The Hepworth Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Across the district, creativity pulses through galleries, studios, public art trails and pioneering creative spaces, where artists, makers and innovators are shaping a bold new future for the arts.
But there’s even more to uncover beyond the galleries. Explore historic market towns, castles and Yorkshire’s tallest cathedral spire. Discover quirky food festivals celebrating local favourites from rhubarb to liquorice. Wander through country parks and nature reserves that sit side by side with vibrant urban culture and live events.
Wakefield is a place where industry meets imagination, urban meets rural, and heritage meets contemporary creativity. Undeniably authentic and always evolving, it’s a district that likes to challenges perceptions and provides endless opportunities for creativity to take centre stage.
Come and discover Wakefield for yourself.
To explore what’s on and where to go, visit experiencewakefield.co.uk
Creativity Around Every Corner
Sculptures That Shape the Landscape
The Wakefield Sculpture Trail is a series of sculptures across the city centre, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to experience and enjoy world-class art. Each artist – including Halima Cassell and Jason Wilsher-Mills – has created a work especially for the place, its history and communities.
Plan your Sculpture Trail here.
Show-stopping festivals throughout the year
Discover More in Wakefield
Image Credits
The Hepworth – Jason Ingham
Yorkshire Sculpture Park – Kimsooja Needle. Credit David Lindsay
WX – WX
Rhubarb Festival – Andrew Benge
Light up – Abbie Jennings
Liquorice Festival – John Clifton
Outdoor Sculpture – Caisha Fieldhouse. Jason Wilsher-Mills, Amazonian Caiman God.
Theatre Royal – Ant-Robling
Wakefield Museum – Wakefield Council
Wakefield Cathedral – Experience Wakefield
Explore your own creativity with Workshops and Courses
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