It's a great time to visit and explore what's on offer in Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract and the surrounding towns and villiages which come together to create the Wakefield District.

Explore many of Yorkshire's most popular attractions including the National Coal Mining Museum for England and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

To help you make the most of your visit, we have launched a brand new visitor website: www.experiencewakefield.co.uk. Choosefrom a wide range of places to stay and search for quality assured hotels and guesthouses in and around Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford.

You can also keep up to date with what's happening in the Wakefield district by signing up to an e-news letter for the latest information on events and festivals