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Wakefield Family History Sharing
Places to see, Events & Exhibitions
If you know of any other places let me know
(these are not in any specific order)
D = Disabled facilities. D ltd = some areas fully accessable others limited
H = open Heritage weekend
A = admission charge
Place, Event | Dates, Opening Hours, Admission |
Heritage Weekend | September - normally 2nd weekend of the month. Various buildings open during the weekend. |
Clarke Hall | Aberford Road. Used as an education centre therefore opening to public is limited. The cafe and visitor centre open Tuesday - Thursday 11 am - 3.30pm. During the year there are various exhibitions and open days. D ltd H A. Tel 01924-302700 |
Barbara Hepworth walk | Leaflet available from Tourist Information, Libraries. |
Pontefract Museum | Salter Row. Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4.30pm Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm Closed Sunday. Permanent displays + short term exhibitions., D ltd.+ Facilities for hard of hearing. Tel 01977-722740 |
Pontefract Castle | Castle Chain. Open Monday - Friday 8am - Dusk, Saturday-Sunday 10am - Dusk. Small visitor centre + magazine tours. Various 'Days events during the year.H D ltd Tel 01977 723440 |
Sandal Castle | The Castle Grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk but during winter months the gates are closed at 4.30pm. Visitor centre is open from 11am - 4.30pm Easter to October. November - April weekend only 12pm - 4pm. Parking on site but no facilities are available for coaches. Local bus services. D in centre D ltd in grounds. Tel 01924-249779 |
Wakefield Art Gallery | Wentworth Terrace. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm, Sunday 2pm - 4.30pm. Closed Monday.Long term and short term exhibitions + special events and days.D (ground floor only) Tel 01924-305770 |
Wakefield Cathedral | Open Daily. Small shop. D |
Wakefield Libraries | |
Wakefield Museum | Wood St. Permenant displays + various short term exhibitions. Open from - Monday - Saturday 10.30am -4.30pm, Sunday 2pm - 4.30pm D ltd few steps into building and stairway to first floor. Facilities for hard of hearing and sight impaired. Tel 01924-305356 |
Walton Hall | Once the home to Charles Waterton and now a hotel but you can take refreshment in the building and see the grounds. The Charles Waterton collection is on view in Wakefield Museum. |
Waterton Discovery Centre | Anglers Country Park, Haw Park Lane, Wintersett. Open 1st April - 30th September 1pm - 5pm. D ltd Tel 01924 863262 |