Wakefield
Properties and events in Wakefield
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Caphouse Machine Rally
Join us for the return of our popular machine rally, to embrace the art of engineering and the mechanics of mining. See vintage vehicles and mining machinery, with demonstrations and activities across site.
Felkirk; The history and heritage of St Peter's church
The area known as Felkirk is small but its heritage is full of depth and character. From historic buildings to local stories passed down through generations. So much here deserves to be shared and remembered.
Gissing Centre
The Gissing Centre is a small museum based in the childhood home of George Gissing (1857-1903) the late-Victorian novelist. The Centre invites visitors into a Victorian house in the heart of Wakefield to learn about the novelist and his family.
Nostell, National Trust
Discover the architectural history of Nostell, and the people that helped create it, including Robert Adam, James Paine, and Thomas Chippendale. Join the Language of Buildings tours, or pick up the family Architecture Detectives trail.
St John the Baptist Wakefield
Free entry to Grade II listed Georgian Church Building. A 30 minute film of the church architectural features, including bell tower & crypt will be playing. Archive display material exhibition. Refreshments available.
St Peter the Apostle Church, Kirkthorpe
St Peter the Apostle is a Grade II listed medieval building and grounds situated in a semi-rural area 3 miles from the ancient city of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Many interesting features, including a 6 bell tower, church hall, upper and lower church