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: November 12, 2025
Newmillerdam Lake
Highlight • Natural Monument
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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Castleford Millennium Bridge
Highlight (Segment) • River
be careful, it doesn't say it but this might be a footbridge, might have to walk bikes across
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Newmillerdam Lake and War Memorial
Highlight • Viewpoint
no skills required
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Barnsley Canal Trail
Highlight • Cycleway
Just love riding down here
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Ferrybridge Old Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
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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Pugneys Country Park Lake
Highlight • Rest Area
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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Stanley Ferry Marina
Highlight • River
Free parking for visitors to the centre and there is a pub and wacky warehouse
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Stanley Marsh Local Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
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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Cold Hiendley Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
You can see swans around here.
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LOVE Sculpture, Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Highlight • Structure
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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Horbury
Highlight • Bridge
Horbury is a quaint Yorkshire town with a rich industrial history and set in scenic surroundings. It is distinguished by its old architecture, predominantly stone buildings, churches, and quaint cottages. …
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