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National Coal Mining Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Coal Mining Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Wakefield. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Newmillerdam Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Newmillerdam Country Park, a lovely green space in Wakefield. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the lively bars.

Sandal Castle
Find out about the history of Wakefield with a stop at Sandal Castle. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Woolley Hall
You can learn about the history of Woolley with a stop at Woolley Hall. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Wakefield Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Wakefield with a stop at Wakefield Cathedral. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Anglers County Park
Explore the great outdoors at Anglers County Park, a lovely green space in Wakefield. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the lively bars.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Yorkshire Sculpture Park during your travels in Bretton. Check out the shops and lively bars in this quaint area.
Nostell Priory
Find out about the history of Wakefield when you take a trip to Nostell Priory. Check out the shops and charming coffeehouses in this walkable area.
Hepworth Wakefield
You can study the exhibits at Hepworth Wakefield, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Wakefield. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this family-friendly area.