Wakefield Attractions
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.
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
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.
All values are in local currency
Nostell Priory
Doncaster Road
Nostell
Wakefield WF4 1QE
England
Doncaster Road
Nostell
Wakefield WF4 1QE
England
Hours
March 15 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
December 4 to December 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
| Family | 16.80 |
| Adult | 7.00 |
| Group discounts | 6.00 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 4.50 |
| Child | 3.50 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Wakefield Art Gallery
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.
Wakefield Art Gallery
Wentworth Terrace
Wakefield WF1 3QW
England
Wentworth Terrace
Wakefield WF1 3QW
England
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 14:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
