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Wakefield is a historic cathedral city in West Yorkshire, England, situated on the River Calder. With roots dating back to medieval times, the city played a significant role in England's industrial history, particularly in coal mining, textiles, and grain trading.
Today, Wakefield is notable for its cultural institutions, including The Hepworth Wakefield, an award-winning art gallery named after the city's famous daughter, sculptor Barbara Hepworth. The city's artistic heritage extends to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, located in the nearby Bretton Hall estate, which is one of the leading open-air galleries in Europe. The city center features well-preserved Victorian architecture, including the Gothic Revival Cathedral, while also embracing contemporary cultural developments. Wakefield maintains its character as a market town while serving as an important cultural and administrative center for the region.
This overview contains all museums in and around Wakefield. Curious about which museums there are in Wakefield? These are the museums:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any current exhibitions in and around Wakefield.
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