Things to Do in Wakefield
18 attractions and days out
Parks and Playgrounds
Anglers Country Park
Set beside tranquil lakes near Wakefield, this country park combines scenic trails with an exciting play area, plus visitor facilities including a restaurant, parking and full accessibility.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Cheeky Monkeys Wakefield
Let kids burn off energy at this vibrant indoor play centre on Grantley Street, featuring exciting climbing frames and classic soft play equipment. An onsite restaurant serves meals and snacks, with parking available.
Cinemas and Theatres
Cineworld Wakefield
This nine-screen cinema at Westgate Leisure Park offers the latest blockbusters in cutting-edge 3D format, plus special junior screenings perfect for young film fans.
Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes
Crafty Owls Pottery Cafe and Art Studio
Paint, glaze and create at this welcoming Ossett studio offering pottery painting sessions and creative workshops for all the family, plus light refreshments and accessible facilities.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Grass Hoppers at Tingley Garden Centre
This welcoming indoor play venue at Tingley Garden Centre offers energetic fun for young children, with accessible facilities, on-site dining options and baby changing areas available.
Parks and Playgrounds
Mission Out
An action-packed outdoor venue featuring aerial rope courses, climbing walls and group activities suitable for the whole family, with full accessibility, dining facilities and baby-changing rooms available on-site.
Museums and Art Galleries
National Coal Mining Museum
Descend deep below ground at this fascinating working colliery where former miners guide you through pit shafts, then return to daylight for woodland walks and interactive exhibits above.
National Parks
Nostell Priory - National Trust
This grand 18th-century Yorkshire estate welcomes families with accessible pathways through its stately rooms and parkland, plus wheelchair hire, baby facilities and dogs on leads throughout.
Activity Centres
Pugneys Country Park
This expansive Wakefield park offers lakeside adventures and outdoor fun for all ages, with accessible facilities and play areas perfect for active family days out.
Tourist Attractions
Sandal Castle
Step back to medieval times at this 13th-century fortress where ancient stonework and a deep moat tell tales of Yorkshire's past, all set against sweeping countryside panoramas.
Museums and Art Galleries
The Hepworth Wakefield
This striking waterside gallery showcases expansive art exhibitions across generously proportioned spaces flooded with natural light. Families can explore world-class displays with convenient parking, wheelchair access and an onsite restaurant.
Activity Centres
The Selfie Space
Capture picture-perfect moments with your family at this interactive photography venue featuring creative backdrops and themed rooms designed for memorable social media shots. Fully accessible with facilities for all ages.
Parks and Playgrounds
Thornes Clarence Park
This vast 60-hectare parkland offers families a delightful day out with activities including a charming miniature railway, sports facilities, children's play areas and picnic spots.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Wacky Warehouse - Stanley Ferry
Let your little ones burn off energy at this indoor play centre on Ferry Lane, complete with climbing frames, slides and dedicated areas for younger children. Parents can relax with refreshments from the onsite restaurant.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree
Kids can burn off energy at this indoor soft play centre on Barnsley Road, complete with an onsite restaurant serving meals and snacks. Wheelchair accessible with parking, baby changing and accessible toilets available.
Museums and Art Galleries
Wakefield Museum
Step into centuries of local heritage at this engaging museum where captivating exhibits reveal tales of romance, conflict, childhood and mystery from Wakefield's past.
Tourist Attractions
Wakefield Treasure Hunt Trail
Explore Wakefield's city centre through an exciting self-guided adventure where families work together to decode 20 clues and uncover hidden secrets while discovering local history along the way.
Parks and Playgrounds
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Wander through 500 acres of historic parkland showcasing world-class outdoor sculptures, with pushchair-friendly paths and baby changing facilities available throughout this artistic Wakefield destination.
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