The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield

Name: The Hepworth Wakefield
Address: Gallery Walk, Wakefield, WF1 5AW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1924 247360

#4 among attractions in Wakefield

Museum, Art gallery, Art museum, Shopping

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Facts and practical information

The Hepworth Wakefield is an art museum in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, which opened on 21 May 2011. The gallery is situated on the south side of the River Calder and takes its name from artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth who was born and educated in the city. It is the successor of the municipal art collection, founded in 1923 as Wakefield Art Gallery, which spans the Old Masters to the twentieth century. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2011 (13 years ago)Coordinates: 53°40'34"N, 1°29'28"W

Address

Gallery WalkWakefield EastWakefield WF1 5AW United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1924 247360

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Day trips

The Hepworth Wakefield – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trinity Walk, Sandal Castle, Wakefield Cathedral, Thornes Park.

0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Trinity Walk, Wakefield
17 min walk • Trinity Walk is a shopping centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. England.
1.2 miS
Ruined 15th-century fortress with tours
Sandal Castle, Wakefield
31 min walk • Sandal Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Sandal Magna, a suburb of the city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, overlooking the River Calder. It was the site of royal intrigue and the setting for a scene in one of William Shakespeare's plays.
0.5 miNW
Anglican cathedral with community focus
Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield
14 min walk • Wakefield Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, is a co-equal Anglican cathedral with Bradford and Ripon Cathedrals, in the Diocese of Leeds and a seat of the Bishop of Leeds.
0.8 miW
Park
Thornes Park, Wakefield
21 min walk • Thornes Park is a large public park situated close to the centre of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. Along with Clarence Park and Holmfield Park it forms a large parkland to the south west of the city.
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Ridings Centre, Wakefield
12 min walk • The Ridings Shopping Centre is an indoor shopping centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It opened on 17 October 1983. The pioneering centre was a UK first and subsequently served as a template for many shopping centres throughout the UK.
0.7 miNW
City hall
County Hall, Wakefield
18 min walk • County Hall or West Riding County Hall stands at the corner of Bond Street and Cliff Parade in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It is the main headquarters of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. It is a Grade I listed building.
~480 ftE
Church, Gothic architecture
Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield
3 min walk • The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield, is a chantry chapel in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, and is designated a Grade I Listed building by English Heritage. It is located south of the city centre on the medieval bridge over the River Calder.
0.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield
17 min walk • The Theatre Royal Wakefield is a theatre in Wakefield, England, which dates back to 1894. The theatre was originally known as the Theatre Royal and Opera House and dates back to the 1770s.
0.9 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Austin's Church, Wakefield
23 min walk • St Austin's Church is a Roman Catholic Church building in Wakefield, England. It is situated where Northgate Road meets Marsh Way close to the city centre. It was founded in 1827 by the Society of Jesus and is a Grade II listed building.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Wakefield Museum, Wakefield
17 min walk • Wakefield Museum is a local museum in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, north England, covering the history of the city of Wakefield and the local area from prehistoric times onwards.
1.1 miNE
Canal
Barnsley Canal, Wakefield
29 min walk • The Barnsley Canal is a canal that ran from Barnby Basin, through Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England to a junction with the Aire and Calder Navigation near Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It was built in the 1790s, to provide a transport link from coal reserves at Barnsley to a wider market.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Hepworth Wakefield open?

The Hepworth Wakefield is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Hepworth Wakefield?

Nearby attractions include Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield (3 min walk), Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield (14 min walk), Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield (17 min walk), Wakefield Museum, Wakefield (17 min walk).

How to get to The Hepworth Wakefield by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Hepworth Wakefield:

Bus

Bridge Street Tootal Street • Lines: Wcb (2 min walk)
Bridge Street Doncaster Road • Lines: 110, 444, 446 (3 min walk)

Train

Wakefield Kirkgate (6 min walk)
Wakefield Westgate (19 min walk)