If you are trying to beat those January blues, a new activity or a great day out may help.
However, money being tight for many at this time of year, finding something to do at a decent price becomes difficult.
Despite this, there are dozens of things to do across the district that won’t break the bank.
And, with Wakefield Council announcing 2024 as Wakefield’s Year of Culture, or ‘Our Year’, numerous free events are taking place throughout January.
Here are 14 of the best things to do across the district this month, without you having to pay a penny.
1. National Coal Mining Museum
Admission to the National Coal Mining Museum is completely free with a special event taking place across the museum on January 27. There will be a brass band from 12pm with free craft activites also taking place. Photo: Scott Merrylees
2. Peter's Peregrine Winter Welly Walk
On January 13, bring your wellies and winter coat to Pontefract Park and join a storyteller and the team to walk the trail in search of Peter’s peregrine. Photo: Javier Fernández Sánchez
3. Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a leading international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture and can be found in Wakefield! It is currently free entry to the Weston Restaurant, Weston Gallery and Gift Shop at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Entry to the full Park is also free to anyone under the age of 25. Photo: Yorkshire Sculpture Park
4. Toddler Story Time at Airedale Library
Head over to Airedale library from 10am to 11am on January 13 for a fun, friendly and free session for under fives with stories, song and rhymes – no booking required. Photo: Google Maps