The Magnificent City of Wakefield on the River Calder and the Eastern Edge of the Pennines
Lying on the banks of the River Calder and the eastern edge of the Pennines is the magnificent city of Wakefield. It is dubbed as the “Merrie city” in the middle ages, and it is where the Battle of Wakefield took place in the Wars of the Roses, and it was a Royalist stronghold in the Civil War. The city also has been an important market town and center for wool, since it became a significant inland port due to its navigable position in the River Calder. As a home to some of the finest tourist attractions of the county and plenty of excellent facilities as well as amenities, this city is an incredible place that offers a remarkable travel experience for visitors to enjoy.
As home to the refurbished Riding Shopping Center and Trinity Walk, this city is a shopper’s paradise that will excite every shopper out there. With plenty of art galleries, gift and specialty shops as well as antique stores such as Bier Huis, The Hepworth, Merlins of Wakefield and Coeur de Xocolat Safaris, this is a shopping destination that offers a lot of options to all the shoppers out there!
When it comes to places to eat, this magnificent city is also considered as one of West Yorkshire’s top culinary destination. It offers an impressive range of excellent places to eat where both the locals and visitors can grab a bite of international cuisines and mouthwatering meals. Jose's Tapas Restaurant is one of the most top rated places to eat in town that every tourist should visit. Another top-rated place in the city is the Rice n' Spice Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine. For steak lovers out there, Brazuca Rodizio Bar and Grill is the place they have to check out. And Moccha Cafe pizzeria is the place where you can get authentic Italian dishes.
Things to See and Do in Wakefield
The National Coal Mining Museum in England is one of the most popular tourist destinations in this city. Housing an amazing collection that is related to coal mining, this is a place that every tourist should visit. Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Newmillerdam Country Park are some of the parks that visitors should check out in this city, as an excellent place that features plenty of great things, they are some of the city’s must-see places. Visitors of the city should also visit the famous city Cathedral, the Sandal Castle and the City Museum to learn more about the city and its rich history.