Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield

Name: Theatre Royal Wakefield
Address: Wakefield, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1924 211311

#14 among attractions in Wakefield

Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Opened: 1894 (130 years ago)Coordinates: 53°40'56"N, 1°30'10"W

Address

Wakefield NorthWakefield United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1924 211311

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Day trips

Theatre Royal Wakefield – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Trinity Walk, Wakefield
11 min walk • Trinity Walk is a shopping centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. England.
0.6 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.
~1310 ftE
Anglican cathedral with community focus
Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield
7 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.
0.7 miSW
Park
Thornes Park, Wakefield
18 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.
~1400 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Ridings Centre, Wakefield
7 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.
~660 ftNE
City hall
County Hall, Wakefield
4 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.
~1760 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Austin's Church, Wakefield
9 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.
~730 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Wakefield Museum, Wakefield
4 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.
0.7 miS
Forts and castles
Wakefield Castle, Wakefield
18 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.
1.2 miNW
Village
Alverthorpe
32 min walk • Alverthorpe is a suburb of, and former village in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Theatre Royal Wakefield open?

Theatre Royal 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 closed

Which popular attractions are close to Theatre Royal Wakefield?

Nearby attractions include County Hall, Wakefield (4 min walk), Wakefield Museum, Wakefield (4 min walk), Albion Mills Retail Park, Wakefield (6 min walk), Wakefield College, Wakefield (6 min walk).

How to get to Theatre Royal Wakefield by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theatre Royal Wakefield:

Bus

W4 Westgate • Lines: Wcb (3 min walk)
Westgate Station W9 • Lines: Wcb (4 min walk)

Train

Wakefield Westgate (3 min walk)
Wakefield Kirkgate (16 min walk)