Beam is a company dedicated to the imaginative understanding and improvement of the public realm – our urban and rural streets, buildings, parks, housing estates and public spaces.

The Art House is a unique national membership organisation for visual artists, created to provide and campaign for equality of access to opportunities for work, training and exhibiting for both disabled and non-disabled artists equally. Its facilities at Wakefield...

Ten minutes walk from the centre of Wakefield and Westgate Station, the Wakefield Learning and Local Studies Library is housed in the Balne Lane Headquarters of Wakefield Libraries and Information Service.

Discover more about Wakefield's history in the 'Story of Wakefield' gallery. This chronicles life in Wakefield and the surrounding area from the earliest stone age hunters to today's Westgate Run. Explore the sights and sounds of the rain forest as you enter the...

Sandal Castle stands in a commanding position overlooking the River Calder.The castle is best known for the famous Battle of Wakefield which was fought nearby in 1460 during the Wars of the Roses. Richard, Duke of York was killed in the battle.

This unusual Museum of Mental Health depicts the story of the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum built in 1818. The exhibition includes restraining equipment, a padded cell, photographs dating from 1862 plus medical and surgical equipment and documents. There is also...

The gardens are restored in 17th century style. A modern visitor centre on the site features exhibits and displays related to the history of Clarke Hall and its owners. Because of its size, Clarke Hall is reserved for use by school groups in term-time. The Hall,...

Built on the site of a medieval priory, Nostell has been the home of the Winn family for 300 years. Commissioned by Sir Rowland Winn in 1733, James Paine built the house.

The Hepworth Wakefield opened in 2011 and is Yorkshire's landmark gallery for the visual arts. This stunning building, designed by David Chipperfield Architects, is located in the outstanding setting of Wakefield's historic waterfront. The gallery celebrates the...

YSP is an extraordinary place that sets out to challenge, inspire, inform and delight. With four indoor galleries and 500 acres of 18th century parkland, it is an international centre for modern and contemporary art, experienced and enjoyed by thousands of visitors...