Wakefield
Properties and events in Wakefield
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120 years – Reference Room Drop In
See photographs, drawings and other images of Pontefract Museum over the last 120 years in our relaxed Reference Room.
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.
Castle Construction Crew
Take part in a design challenge - can you build the strongest structure? Plus learn about medieval building techniques and get hands on with some wattle and daub. This activity is suitable for all ages
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.
Museum Store Tour
Go behind the scenes and discover some of the wonders of Wakefield Museums and Castles Collections.
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.
Pontefract Castle Explorer Tour
Discover the intriguing history of Pontefract Castle on a friendly and informative tour of the castle. This tour is free for Heritage Open Days!
Sit and Sketch Sundays
Spend a relaxing Sunday sketching in a beautiful setting. Borrow some pencils or paints and have a go.
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
Stanley Ferry Workshop Open Day
Join us at the Stanley Ferry Workshop as part of this years Heritage Open Days. The workshop, found on the Aire and Calder Navigation, is one of only two places in the UK where lock gates are manufactured and refurbished by Canal & River Trust
Talk: 120 years - From Carnegie library to local museum
Pontefract Museum began its life 120 years ago as a Carnegie Library. Find out about how the building has changed over the last 120 years in a fascinating illustrated talk.
Talk: If these walls could talk ( Ages 16+)
What can castle ruins tell us about the past? Find out in a fascinating talk exploring the history and architecture of Pontefract Castle.
Tour: Sandal Castle - The Making of Sandal Castle
Discover the history and development of the great Yorkist castle at Sandal. Find out about history where it took place on this informative guided tour.
Waterton’s Parkland and Wall
Come and learn about Charles Waterton; this eccentric, environmentalist, explorer and creator of the world’s first nature reserve.
Westgate Chapel (Unitarian)
Guided tour of Chapel and Burial Ground