Wakefield Castle, Wakefield

Name: Wakefield Castle
Address: Wakefield, United Kingdom

#20 among attractions in Wakefield

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Facts and practical information

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. Its name derives from the Anglo Saxon hlaew meaning a mound or cairn, possibly a burial mound or barrow. The mound, situated a quarter mile from the river, was separated from the town by flat swampy land and was seen as a good site for a fortification. ()

Coordinates: 53°40'21"N, 1°30'26"W

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Wakefield WestWakefield United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Trinity Walk, Sandal Castle, The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield Cathedral.

1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Trinity Walk, Wakefield
26 min walk • Trinity Walk is a shopping centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. England.
1.2 miSE
Ruined 15th-century fortress with tours
Sandal Castle, Wakefield
30 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.
0.7 miE
Striking, bright contemporary gallery
The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield
18 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.
0.8 miNE
Anglican cathedral with community focus
Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield
22 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.
~740 ftW
Park
Thornes Park, Wakefield
4 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.
1 miS
Park
Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield
27 min walk • Pugneys Country Park is a 250-acre park located on the A636 between Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England and Junction 39 of the M1 motorway. It is a Local Nature Reserve.
0.8 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Ridings Centre, Wakefield
20 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.
0.8 miN
City hall
County Hall, Wakefield
21 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.
0.8 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield
20 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.
0.7 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield
18 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.
1 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Austin's Church, Wakefield
26 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wakefield Castle?

Nearby attractions include Thornes Park, Wakefield (4 min walk), Albion Mills Retail Park, Wakefield (14 min walk), Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield (18 min walk), The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield (18 min walk).

How to get to Wakefield Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wakefield Castle:

Bus

C3 Wakefield Charlesworth Way • Lines: Wcb (9 min walk)
C3A Charlesworth Way Cineworld • Lines: Wcb (9 min walk)

Train

Wakefield Westgate (17 min walk)
Wakefield Kirkgate (23 min walk)