The town of Wakefield contains an interesting museum of mining and an open-air sculpture gallery. It is the birthplace of the excellent English author George Gissing (1857-1903).
The Wakefield Theatre hosts performing arts events and there is a city museum as well. Other notable sites include the ruins of Sand Castle, Wakefield Cathedral, and Nostell Priory.
Nostell Priory was built on the site of a medieval priory in the 18th C. This house contains a collection of Chippendale furniture, paintings and Chinese wallpapers. Outside you may enjoy lakeside walks or a stroll through the rose garden and there is an adventure playground for children.
Exterior of Nostell Priory in Nostell, near Wakefield.
Address: Nostell Priory, Doncaster Road Nostell, Wakefield WF4 1QE, England
Hours:
March 15 to November 2: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
December 4 to December 14: 12pm-2pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon, Tue
Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on: Good Friday - Christian
Tips: Dogs allowed on grounds with leads.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Wakefield Art Gallery obtains an important collection of the 20th century sculptures and paintings. It also has a special room for Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore.
Address: Wakefield Art Gallery, Wentworth Terrace, Wakefield WF1 3QW, England
Hours:
10:30am-4:30pm; Sun:2pm-4:30pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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Nostell Priory, Wakefield
