Things to Do in Wakefield
359+ events and activities happening in Wakefield. From live music and theatre to free family days out.
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FAB Antenatal Course - 6 Session Course Stanley Family Hub (Aug/Sep 2026)
📍 Stanley Family Hub
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Learn To Sew In A Weekend
📍 Unit 4 Horbury Business Complex
£130.72
Lughnasdah Womens Retreat 2026
📍 Nostell Priory
Free - £44.00
FREEYorkshire Wellness Collective Market
📍 Thermomix Yorkshire & North East
Rotten Histories Tour Of Wakefield
£8.83
Our House Fest 2026
📍 Tileyard North Courtyard
Pablo Bloom - Live 01.08.2026
📍 Soho Social
Barnsley FC V Lincoln City FC
📍 Oakwell Stadium
FREEHaus Quiz
📍 Haus Coffee & Plants Wakefield Ltd.
Tony Carroll @ Barnsley Comedy Club
📍 Barnsley Comedy Club, 16-18 Shambles Street, Barnsley. .
£16.96
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Diggerland Dumper Truck Racing — Wakefield
📍 Castleford
From £49.95
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Diggerland Admission for One — Wakefield
📍 Castleford
From £34
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The Escapologist Escape Room Experience with Cocktails for Four — Wakefield
📍 Castleford
From £100
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Diggerland Dumper Truck Racing for Two — Wakefield
📍 Castleford
From £99.90
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Introductory Off Road Driving — Wakefield
📍 Doncaster
From £179
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Diggerland Monster Digger Experience — Wakefield
📍 Castleford
From £195
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4x4 Off Road Taster — Wakefield
📍 Doncaster
From £82
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Visit to Diggerland for Two Adults and Two Children — Wakefield
📍 Castleford
From £131.50
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The Escapologist Escape Room Experience with Mocktails for Four — Wakefield
📍 Castleford
From £100
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Diggerland Admission for Two — Wakefield
📍 Castleford
From £65
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Three Hour Exclusive Introduction to 4x4 Driving with 1:1 Tuition — Wakefield
📍 Doncaster
From £600
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Weekend Signature Spa Day with Treatment and Lunch for Two at the 4* Oulton Hall Hotel & Spa Resort
📍 the 4* Oulton Hall Hotel & Spa Resort, Leeds
From £299
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Two Hour Exclusive Introduction to 4x4 Driving with 1:1 Tuition — Wakefield
📍 Doncaster
From £400
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Junior 4x4 Driving — Wakefield
📍 Doncaster
From £200
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There are many free events in Wakefield — from outdoor festivals and markets to art exhibitions, community workshops and street performances. Check our free events page for the latest no-cost activities.
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