Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

Name: Wakefield Museum
Address: Wakefield One Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2EB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1924 302104

#16 among attractions in Wakefield

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 53°41'2"N, 1°30'3"W

Address

Wakefield One Burton StreetWakefield NorthWakefield WF1 2EB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1924 302104

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Day trips

Wakefield Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trinity Walk, The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield Cathedral, Thornes Park.

~1440 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Trinity Walk, Wakefield
7 min walk • Trinity Walk is a shopping centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. England.
0.7 miSE
Striking, bright contemporary gallery
The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield
17 min walk • 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.
~890 ftE
Anglican cathedral with community focus
Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield
5 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 miSW
Park
Thornes Park, Wakefield
22 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.
~1180 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Ridings Centre, Wakefield
6 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.
~140 ftW
City hall
County Hall, Wakefield
1 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.
0.7 miSE
Church, Gothic architecture
Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield
19 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.
~730 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield
4 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.
~1190 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Austin's Church, Wakefield
6 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.
0.8 miS
Forts and castles
Wakefield Castle, Wakefield
21 min walk • Wakefield Castle, Lowe Hill or Lawe Hill was a castle built in the 12th century on a hill on the north side of the River Calder near Wakefield, England.
1.3 miW
Village
Alverthorpe
33 min walk • Alverthorpe is a suburb of, and former village in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wakefield Museum open?

Wakefield Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Wakefield Museum?

Nearby attractions include County Hall, Wakefield (1 min walk), Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield (4 min walk), Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield (5 min walk), Wakefield College, Wakefield (5 min walk).

How to get to Wakefield Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wakefield Museum:

Bus

W4 Westgate • Lines: Wcb (3 min walk)
U1 Union Street • Lines: 110, 444, 446, Wcb (4 min walk)

Train

Wakefield Westgate (6 min walk)
Wakefield Kirkgate (16 min walk)