The Top 20 Attractions around Wakefield
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Wakefield. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Wakefield is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: September 29, 2025
Newmiller Dam is the lake created by the dam for the new mill :-) The village is called Newmillerdam as in New Mill on the Dam.
The dam was built …
The dam was built …
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be careful, it doesn't say it but this might be a footbridge, might have to walk bikes across
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no skills required
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Just love riding down here
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The Old Bridge is hidden away under a tangle of newer concrete flyovers, where the Great North Road crosses the River Aire. It’s traffic-free and provides a quieter route for cyclist and walkers to cross.
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Cafe has re-opened 10am till 3 pm at the moment
Toilets are open too
Pugneys Country Park is a 250-acre park located on the A636 between Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England …
Toilets are open too
Pugneys Country Park is a 250-acre park located on the A636 between Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England …
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A good time was had by all, as you can see lol
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This area was once fields but shallow flooding occurred after the Second World War due to the clogging up of surface water drains and mining subsidence.
The Marsh was once …
The Marsh was once …
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You can see swans around here.
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The YSP is an open air and indoor art exhibition set within 500 acres of 18th century landscaped gardens.
There are exhibitions by leading artists as well as permanent installations …
There are exhibitions by leading artists as well as permanent installations …
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