The town of Wakefield, an easy 30-minute drive south of Leeds, contains an interesting open-air sculpture gallery and is the birthplace of English author George Gissing (1857-1903).
The Wakefield Theatre hosts performing arts events, as well as a city museum. Other notable attractions include the ruins of Sandal Castle; Wakefield Cathedral; the Wakefield Art Gallery; and Nostell Priory, built on the site of a medieval priory in the 18th century.
The house contains a collection of Chippendale furniture, paintings, and Chinese wallpapers.
