Wakefield
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By air
There are three airports that are general seen as accessible from Wakefield, Robin Hood Airport (Doncaster) ; Leeds Bradford International Airportand Manchester Airport, which is the best airport for non-European flights. However, access to London by train means that Wakefield is accessible from all of the major London airports.
By rail
Wakefield is served by the East Coast Mainline through Wakefield Westgate and a second station, Wakefield Kirkgate; the city is also accessible from Leeds, Sheffield, and Barnsley.
By coach
Wakefield is served extensively by National Express.
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The Cathedral
One of the best buildings to see in the city.
Sandal Castle
The castle grounds are open from dawn until dusk. The Visitor Centre's opening hours are: Summer - M-Su 11AM - 4.30PM, Winter - 11AM-4PM, Sa,Su only.
Pontefract Castle
Open from M-F 8.30AM-dusk, Sa,Su 10.30AM-dusk.
National Coal Mining Museum
As a national museum the National Coal Mining Museum for England is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport through the National Museum of Science & Industry. The Museum is also a registered charity.
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Yorkshire Sculpture Park presents a rich and extensive exhibition of work by David Nash, tracing the evolution of the artist's forty-year career and offering a vivid statement of his life's work.
February - April
October - December
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