Things to do in Wakefield

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  • Hepworth Art Gallery, Wakefield

    Part of the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle, the Hepworth Wakefield is 'one of the finest contemporary art museums in Europe' The Independent. With over 1,600 square metres, The Hepworth brings together work from Wakefield's art collection, contemporary artists and Barbara Hepworth

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  • National Coal Mining Museum

    Pop on a hard hat and lamp then join us on an adventure 140 m underground into England's last deep coal mine, talking to charismatic former-miners as they tell the tales of their careers. Then explore the galleries, meet the ponies, walk through the woods and let off steam in the adventure playground.

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  • Yorkshire Sculpture Park

    The Yorkshire Sculpture Park has been described as "Probably the finest exhibition site for sculpture in the world." It is a pioneering place that aims to challenge, inspire, inform and delight, welcoming thousands of visitors and learning visits each year.

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