Wakefield Travel Information
Best Time to Visit | March, May and October |
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Average Stay | 2 days |
International Airport | Manchester Airport (MAN) |
Popular Sights | National Coal Mining Museum, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Diggerland Yorkshire |
If visiting museums in Wakefield are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at National Coal Mining Museum. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Wakefield has to offer, head to Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Whistlestop Valley, and Emley Moor Station.
Wakefield is applauded for its art scene with enlightening attractions such as Hepworth Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Visitors to this welcoming city speak highly of the bars whereas sights include Nostell Priory and National Coal Mining Museum.