Things to Do in Wakefield

⭐ 4.5

Adventure & 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.

⭐ 4.5

Museums & 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.

⭐ 4.2

Cinema & Theatre

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.

⭐ 3.8

Indoor Soft Play

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.

⭐ 4.5

Museums & 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.

⭐ 4.5

Parks & Play Areas

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.

⭐ 4.5

Sightseeing & 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.

⭐ 4.4

Adventure & 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.

⭐ 4.4

Indoor Soft Play

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.

⭐ 4.4 4.2 mi away

Farm Parks

Swithens Farm Leeds

Kids can meet and feed farm animals at this Rothwell attraction, which also features an indoor play barn perfect for rainy days and families with pushchairs or young children.

⭐ 4.6

Parks & Play Areas

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.

⭐ 4.3

Indoor Soft Play

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.

⭐ 4.3

Parks & Play Areas

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.

⭐ 4.3

National Parks & Reserves

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.