College Grove, Wakefield

Name: College Grove
Address: Wakefield, United Kingdom

#37 among attractions in Wakefield

Sport, Sport venue

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Facts and practical information

College Grove sports ground is a multi sport facility in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It is owned and run by Wakefield Sports Club Ltd. ()

Opened: 1848 (176 years ago)Capacity: 3000Coordinates: 53°41'23"N, 1°29'47"W

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Wakefield EastWakefield United Kingdom

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Day trips

College Grove – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1770 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Trinity Walk, Wakefield
9 min walk • Trinity Walk is a shopping centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. England.
1 miS
Striking, bright contemporary gallery
The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield
25 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.
0.5 miS
Anglican cathedral with community focus
Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield
12 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.
1.3 miSW
Park
Thornes Park, Wakefield
33 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 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Ridings Centre, Wakefield
14 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.
0.5 miSW
City hall
County Hall, Wakefield
12 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.
1 miS
Church, Gothic architecture
Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield
26 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 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield
15 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.
~1560 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Austin's Church, Wakefield
8 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.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Wakefield Museum, Wakefield
12 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.
1.3 miE
Canal
Barnsley Canal, Wakefield
33 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)

Which popular attractions are close to College Grove?

Nearby attractions include St Austin's Church, Wakefield (8 min walk), Wakefield College, Wakefield (11 min walk), Wakefield Museum, Wakefield (12 min walk), County Hall, Wakefield (12 min walk).

How to get to College Grove by public transport?

The nearest stations to College Grove:

Bus

Stand 23 Wakefield Bus Station • Lines: 444, 446 (7 min walk)
Stand 22 Wakefield Bus Station • Lines: 110 (7 min walk)

Train

Wakefield Westgate (17 min walk)
Wakefield Kirkgate (22 min walk)