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At the heart of Wakefield city is the beautiful cathedral, it stands on the site of a Saxon church and was mainly built in the 14th and 15th centuries. The 15th century spire is 247 feet tall, and is the highest spire in Yorkshire. St Mary's chantry chapel stands on the old Wakefield bridge in Kirkgate and was built in the 1340's. It was built as a resting place for travellers. Wakefield has a new market and market hall, with plenty of bargains for all, the city has had a market since 1204. Today Wakefield is a busy city and bustles with much activity with excellent shopping and busy precinct and the riding's shopping mall with shops galore and something for everyone. Wakefield is known as the merrie city and for its night life and attracts a huge amount of tourists at the weekend. There are cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants and stylish bars and clubs. Wakefield has two train stations and regular bus services. Description by Wendy Hudson
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Attractions near Wakefield
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Wakefield Art Gallery
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Significant early works by the highly acclaimed locally born sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, and important work by other major British modern artists, form the core of this collection. |
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Wakefield Museum
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Wakefield Museum closed to the public on Saturday 26 November 2011 in preparation for the move to its new home within the new civic building - Wakefield One - at Merchant Gate, opening in early October 2012. |
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Wakefield Cathedral
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The ancient Parish Church of All Saints, Wakefield became the Cathedral Church of All Saints in 1888, when the Diocese of Wakefield was carved out of Ripon Diocese. |
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Lofthouse Gate Tourist Information
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Altofts Tourist Information
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Sandal Tourist Information
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Self Catering near Wakefield
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Bronte Cottage
(8 Miles)*
The 18th Century "Bronte Cottage" is a "hidden gem" tucked away in the conservation area of Gomersal Village, situated in the "Spen Valley" in West Yorkshire. |
2 Eversley View
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Ideal if you are on business in the area and like the comfort and freedom of your own home, Eversley View is situated down a private road just off the A58. Our cottage is located between Leeds and Wetherby occupying a semi rural position |
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