Na© tional WELCOME TO T rust 20 WAKEFIELD Experience the creative heart of West Yorkshire, the 23. R UK’s city of sculpture with art around every corner. e Discover a district with a rich heritage stretching gist back to Roman times, and a vibrant food and drink er culture. Enjoy live music, show-stopping events and e d charit exciting festivals. Find yourself amid stunning rural scenery, or in the heart of our dynamic cathedral city. Pick up artisan treasures in independent shops, y no and wind down in luxurious hotels and charming . 20 self-catering stays. Experience all this and more. 5 Experience Wake昀椀eld. 846. Phot CONTENTS ogr 4 ART & SCULPTURE aph 6 HISTORY & HERITAGE y © 8 MUSIC, THEATRE & FILM Na 10 FAMILY FUN tional 12 SHOPPING T 14 FOOD & DRINK rust Ima 16 SPORT & ADVENTURE 18 OUR YEAR Dg ies s co v e r a w e al t h o f t r e as ur e s, 20 WHAT’S ON / Annapurna 24 NATURE & OUTDOORS l 26 AREA SPOTLIGHT - CASTLEFORD l e t s o t N ts a e r c e s and s e ri o t s 28 AREA SPOTLIGHT - PONTEFRACT Mellor 30 AREA SPOTLIGHT - WAKEFIELD CITY 32 CHRISTMAS IN WAKEFIELD With a spectacular Georgian mansion and over 300 acres 34 WHERE TO STAY of gardens, parkland, lakes and woodland to explore, 36 GETTING HERE there's a treasure chest of adventure awaiting you 38 WAKEFIELD DISTRICT MAP at Nostell. Cover: The Hepworth Wake昀椀eld, © Jason Ingram nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell All information correct at the time of going to print, please check before travelling. www.experiencewake昀椀eld.co.uk 3