We love
Wakefield
It’s no surprise really, we’ve been working and living in Wakefield for well over twenty years! and its appeal never weakens.
From city life to village culture there is a good choice of property at affordable prices, excellent schools, fantastic access to leisure facilities, food and culture, and with countryside at every turn.
What is there not to like?
Harrys Bar
The establishment prides itself on an inviting atmosphere combined with top-notch service, making it the ideal venue for both casual gatherings and professional events.
Tanvis Indian Cuisine
Tanvis Indian Cuisine is a family-run restaurant in the heart of Wakefield, known for its authentic Indian flavours, warm hospitality, and beautifully crafted dishes. We take pride in serving traditional Indian cuisine with a modern touch, using fresh ingredients and home-style cooking techniques. Whether it’s a cosy dinner, family celebration, or corporate event, Tanvis offers a welcoming atmosphere and a memorable dining experience.
Felices Bella Roma
Felice’s vision is simple: good honest Italian cooking in a classic but relaxed setting, with excellent service
Prosecco Bar
Great meeting place in the heart of Horbury Village serving great beer and cocktails with access to superb roof terrace.
The Kings Arms, Heath
Inside this Grade II listed pub you will find a delightful maze of cosy rooms and snugs and still entirely lit by gas lamps. A fully working Yorkshire range is another wonderful reminder of days of old.
Mocca Moocho
Stylish cafe serving award winning coffee and tea along with a tasty selection of breakfasts and light lunches.
The Supper Club
The supper Club is where dreams are made of pizza. Where great pride is taken in serving up delicious cocktails, craft beers and elegant gins alongside their very own pizzeria.
Opening hours:
Mon-Thurs 12-12am,
Fri-Sat 12-2am,
Sun 12-12am
Prego
There is nothing nicer than eating delicious genuine Italian food freshly cooked from the best fresh ingredients, to closely guarded recipes prepared in the traditional way. Eat at Prego and you’ll feel like your dining a thousand miles away from home.
Opening hours:
Mon – closed,
Tue-Thurs 5-10pm,
Fri-Sat 5-10.30pm,
Sun 3.30-9pm.
Iris
Liam Duffy is a young exciting chef originally from Wakefield, opening Iris in memory to his Grandmother. Creating some imaginative and delicious dishes using the best fruits, vegetables & produce from the British isles.
The Art House
Situated directly opposite the Theatre Royal is the Art House, which is a free to enter which hosts over 50 local artists in various studios, has numerous exhibitions and workshops that you can attend throughout the year and is great for families. They have a shop that promotes and stocks the work of Artists from the surrounding area, so you can support local talent.
Wakefield Opera House
Built in 1894 by renowned architect Frank Matcham (designer of the London Palladium) Wakefield Theatre Royal is the most intimate of his surviving theatres. The traditional Matcham Auditorium offers a wide variety of both professional and local amateur productions, most notably their yearly pantomime, which is a treat for all the family, you are sure to find something everyone will enjoy!
National Coal Mining Museum
The National Coal Mining Museum for England provides a great day out with a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground to explore England’s last deep coalmine.
Discover the different ages of mining, from Victorian times when women and children worked underground alongside men, find out about the role of pit ponies and how modern machinery changed coalmining
Open Daily 10.00am-5.00pm except 24, 25 & 26 December and 1 January annually
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is the leading international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture. It is an independent charitable trust and registered museum situated in the 500-acre, 18th-century Bretton Hall estate in West Yorkshire. Founded in 1977 by Executive Director Peter Murray, YSP was the first sculpture park in the UK, and is the largest of its kind in Europe, providing the only place in the world to see Barbara Hepworth’s The Family of Man in its entirety.
Hepworth Gallery
The Hepworth Wakefield is an award-winning art gallery in the heart of Yorkshire, set within Wakefield’s historic waterfront overlooking the River Calder. Designed by the acclaimed David Chipperfield Architects, the gallery opened in May 2011. Named after Barbara Hepworth, one of the most important artists of the 20th century who was born and brought up in Wakefield, the gallery presents major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art and has dedicated galleries exploring Hepworth’s art and working process.
Open Monday to Friday 10am till 5pm
Pugneys Country Park
A beautiful country park with lots to offer, long walks, local wildlife spots, the pirate cove play area, a café and even a miniature railway there is something for the whole family to enjoy, you could even have a stroll up to the nearby Sandal Castle which overlooks the park.
Thornes Park
Take a walk through the formal flower and rose gardens, discover unusual plant species in the climate controlled conservatory, say hello to the friendly birds in the aviary and feed the mallards and moorhens by the lake. Younger visitors can jump, slide and swing in the play area or improve their skate boarding tricks in the nearby skate park. Take the whole family on an adventure around the park and see if you can find the entrance to the secret garden. This small garden includes stonework dating back to 1866 along with beautiful flowers and pathways. Open all the time: Activities have seasonal opening times. Please check this website link for further information
Newmillerdam Country Park
Newmillerdam Country Park is ideal for short walks or longer rambles on the surrounding network of public rights of way. The lakeside path is accessible to all including wheelchairs, booster scooters and pushchairs. The bridleways and dis-used Chevet Branch Line permissive path offer good off road routes for horse riders and cyclists. Please not cycling and horse riding are not permitted on the lakeside path.
Open all the time
Wakefield Museum
Step into a world of mystery at Wakefield Museum to discover stories of people and their lives, some over a thousand years in the making, others are only just beginning. Little visitors can dress up in vintage outfits, play with the Rhubarb Express train and cook up a storm in the 1950’s kitchen. Pick up a Digitrail for an alternative way of experiencing the museum.
Opening times:
Monday & Tuesday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 9.00am – 7.00pm
Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday: Closed
Xscape
Xscape doesn’t do dull – the Xscape mission is simple: give you an unforgettable experience packed with whatever floats your boat. From testing your strength and learning new skills to laughing out loud and sharing experiences, Xscape has hundreds of ways to leave you longing for more.
Opening times Monday to Sunday 6.30am till 23.30pm
Wakefield Free City Bus
Wakefield freecitybus links key locations around Wakefield city centre including both Westgate rail station, Wakefield One council building, Kirkgate rail station, the bus station, shops and retail parks. Shopping points include Trinity and The Ridings Centre, Ings Road, Cathedral and Westgate Retail and Leisure Parks. The service also serves The Hepworth Gallery at Wakefield Waterfront. Buses run every 10-12 minutes from 0730 to 1840, Monday to Fridays and between 0830 and 1700 on Saturdays.
There is no charge to travel on Wakefield freecitybus. Each vehicle is fully accessible and can carry one wheelchair at a time.
Wakefield Kirkgate Railway Station
Located not far from Leeds, Wakefield Kirkgate Railway Station serves the city of Wakefield with regular Northern and Grand Central services operating on the Hallam, Pontefract, and Huddersfield Lines. On an hourly basis, trains from Wakefield Kirkgate run thrice an hour to Leeds and once to Sheffield, once to Knottingley Railway Station, and to Leeds and Nottingham each. Four trains daily operate on the Bradford Interchange-Kings Cross Line. Northbound Northern services depart platform 1, southbound on platform 2, and north-eastbound services by Northern and Kings Cross trains on platform 3.
Wakefield Westgate Railway Station
Ten miles south of Leeds, Wakefield Westgate Railway Station serves the area of Wakefield with regular trains on the Leeds branch of the East Coast Main Line, the Huddersfield Line, and the Wakefield Line. Trains from Wakefield Westgate run to London Kings Cross and Leeds every half-hour, with typical journey times to London running approximately two hours. Trains to Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow also serve the station. East Midlands operate several early morning and late afternoon trains to and from London St Pancras. Northern trains to Leeds, Doncaster, Sheffield, and Huddersfield all call at the station.
Frank Bird
Frank Bird is an independent retail group offering a range of the latest designer fashion and accessories for men, women and children who want to look and feel their best.
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 9-5.30pm
Sat 9-6pm
Sun 11-5pm
Capretti Boutique
A specialist boutique in Thompsons Yard Ossett selling designer clothes, bags, and accessories for a discerning customer.
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 10-5.00pm
Sat 10-5pm Sun Closed