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Ollie #1 of 9 attractions in Wakefield
4.5 of 5 stars 160 reviews
Seeking information about the coal fields of England? Visit this special-interest museum that tells the whole story.
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves; Speciality Museums
Distance  9.1 km from city centre
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Ollie #2 of 9 attractions in Wakefield
4.5 of 5 stars 253 reviews
Owner description: As one of the world’s leading open air galleries, Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary art inspired by the...... more » Owner description: As one of the world’s leading open air galleries, Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary art inspired by the natural beauty of the historic 18th Century Bretton Estate.With a changing programme of exhibitions and a dynamic line up of events and activities throughout the year, each season brings something new to discover. « less
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Parks
Distance  9.2 km from city centre
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Ollie #3 of 9 attractions in Wakefield
4 of 5 stars 47 reviews

  National Trust Nostell Priory is a stately home, around 4 miles from Wakefield on the Wakefield to Doncaster road (A638). The main entrance is sometimes confused with an... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  5.5 km from city centre
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Ollie #4 of 9 attractions in Wakefield
4 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
Ollie #5 of 9 attractions in Wakefield
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Delta Force Paintball Leeds (Leewood), is located just south of Leeds - 2 minutes from M1, Junction 39. Set in a large woods, it has 9 huge game...... more » Owner description: Delta Force Paintball Leeds (Leewood), is located just south of Leeds - 2 minutes from M1, Junction 39. Set in a large woods, it has 9 huge game zones. Tomb Raider, just one of the awe-inspiring game zones, showpieces a vast stone pyramid set behind four large Mummy statues. In addition, Leewood is the proud owner of a 80' long Russian rocket, which is a basecamp focal point for group photos. « less
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
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Ollie #6 of 9 attractions in Wakefield
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: For over 1000 years, people have been gathering in this holy place to offer their prayers and praise to Almighty God. As they still do every day. It’s...... more » Owner description: For over 1000 years, people have been gathering in this holy place to offer their prayers and praise to Almighty God. As they still do every day. It’s difficult to tell from a website, but here we are located right in the centre of the city, surrounded by shops and businesses, with people passing our doors as they go about their daily life. Many of those people stop by to light a candle, say a prayer, or spend a moment of stillness and calm. « less
Attraction type  Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
Ollie #7 of 9 attractions in Wakefield
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Churches/ Cathedrals
Ollie #8 of 9 attractions in Wakefield
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Art Galleries
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Ollie #9 of 9 attractions in Wakefield
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs
Distance  7.8 km from city centre
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