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Chantry Chapel Wakefield. © Philip Moon (Hkt.B)


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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.

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Attractions near Wakefield
Wakefield Art Gallery (1 Mile)*
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.
Wakefield Museum (1 Mile)*
Explore the sights and sounds of the rainforest as you enter the world of Wakefield explorer and early conservationist Charles Waterton
Wakefield Cathedral (1 Mile)*
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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Hotels near Wakefield
Chasley Hotel (1 Mile)*
The Chasley Hotel is located in the heart of the city of Wakefield. The hotel has 64 en-suite bedrooms which boast comfortable, well furnished surroundings at a great price.
Campanile Wakefield (2 Miles)*
The Campanile Wakefield is only 1 mile from the motorway (M1) and from the city centre of Wakefield and ideally located just 10 miles from Leeds. The warm and friendly atmosphere makes an ideal environment to sleep, relax or work.
De Vere Oulton Hall (3 Miles)*
Standing in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside close to Leeds, Oulton Hall combines all the elegance of a Victorian mansion with all the modern facilities you would expect.
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Self Catering near Wakefield
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 (11 Miles)*
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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