Christmas is rapidly approaching, which means the festive spirit is in full swing for many.
It also means that the school holidays are on the way and how better to entertain your kids, or yourself, by fully embracing the festivities Wakefield has to offer?
From incredible illuminations to winter walks and festive crafts – here are 14 of the best things to do this Christmas in Wakefield, according to TripAdvisor.
5. The Hepworth Wakefield
Visit The Hepworth this winter for numerous incredible displays and galleries. Photo: The Hepworth Wakefield
6. Pugneys Country Park
Wrap up warm and board the Christmas wonder train for a magical festive trip around the Pugneys Country Park lake after the sun goes down. Trips are available until December 17. Photo: Google Maps
7. Theatre Royal Wakefield
What's Christmas without a good pantomime? Visit the Theatre Royal Wakefield this Christmas for their marvellous and magical production of Sleeping Beauty. Photo: Scott Merrylees
8. Wakefield Cathedral
Wakefield Cathedral’s choir will perform a carefully curated repertoire of beloved carols in their annual Carols by Candelight performance that will return later this month. Photo: Scott Merrylees