Wakefield, West Yorkshire - Open at all times. Free entry.
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Accessibility:
There are plenty of car parks and also metered parking all over Wakefield, which includes designated blue badge parking spaces. Most of Wakefield is wheelchair-accessible, and there is also a good range of wheelchair-accessible accommodation available, however is it advisable to check accessibility before your visit to individual venues. There is a Shopmobility office which is open daily and offers free wheelchair and scooter loans; to use this service you must pre-register by calling 01924 787788. There are several public toilets including disability and wheelchair-accessible toilets (access with RADAR key available online or at Dial Wakefield (Telephone 01977 723933).
Brief Description:
Wakefield is a City in West Yorkshire on the River Calder. Flint and stone and also bronze and iron tools have been found in the area, suggesting human activity since prehistoric times.
Further Information
Address:
159 Mulberry Way, Wakefield WF1 2UP
Email:
mailto:customerservices@wakefield.gov.uk
Phone:
0345 8506506
Website:
Opening Hours:
Open at all times.
Directions:
From Leeds via M1 (10.7m). Take New York Road to Marsh Lane. Take A61, M621 and M1 to Snow Hill View/A650 in Wakefield for 9.9 miles.
From Sheffield via M1 (25.6m). Get on M1 from A6109 for 4.9 miles. Follow M1 to Denby Dale Road/A636 in Calder Grove for 17.4 miles. Take the exit from M1. Continue on A636. Drive to St Christopher’s Walk in Wakefield.
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Transport:
The closest railway station is Wakefield Westgate approximately 230 yards/metres away. Buses operate in and around the area. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There are bars, restaurants, hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Wakefield. Wakefield also has a wealth of attractions including shopping centres, cinemas and theatres.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Wakefield Museum, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
151 metres*
Drury Lane Library and Museum, Wakefield
191 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.