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Wakefield Cathedral

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Wakefield claims the highest spire in Yorkshire (247ft/75m) for its cathedral, which dates back to Norman times but is largely medieval in appearance. This is partly thanks to restoration in the mid-19th century by George Gilbert Scott and his son John Oldrid Scott, with sympathetic extensions by John Pearson in the early 20th century. The most significant stained glass is by Charles Eamer Kempe (1837–1907), who contributed some 23 windows over his lifespan. The cathedral is a seat of the Bishop of Leeds. Refurbishment at the start of the 21st century included the laying of a distinctive labyrinth in the new floor. Full restoration of the cathedral and crypt was completed in May 2016.

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Opening Times: Open all year; Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 9-4 & Sun 8-4.30 and for services

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Cathedral Centre, 8-10 Westmorland Street, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1PJ

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Everybody knows that Yorkshire has some special landscapes. The Dales and the Moors first spring to mind, but what about West Yorkshire? That’s Leeds and Bradford isn’t it? Back-to-back houses and blackened mills… Certainly if you had stood on any of the hills surrounding Hebden Bridge a hundred years ago, and gazed down into the valley, all you would have seen was the pall of smoke issuing from the chimneys of 33 textile mills.

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Wakefield Cathedral

Cathedral Centre, 8-10 Westmorland Street, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1PJ

01924 373923

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Wakefield Cathedral

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Overview

Wakefield claims the highest spire in Yorkshire (247ft/75m) for its cathedral, which dates back to Norman times but is largely medieval in appearance. This is partly thanks to restoration in the mid-19th century by George Gilbert Scott and his son John Oldrid Scott, with sympathetic extensions by John Pearson in the early 20th century. The most significant stained glass is by Charles Eamer Kempe (1837–1907), who contributed some 23 windows over his lifespan. The cathedral is a seat of the Bishop of Leeds. Refurbishment at the start of the 21st century included the laying of a distinctive labyrinth in the new floor. Full restoration of the cathedral and crypt was completed in May 2016.

Features

Opening Times
Open all year
Opening Times: Open all year; Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 9-4 & Sun 8-4.30 and for services
Facilities
Parking nearby
Cafe

Show more (2)

Location

Cathedral Centre, 8-10 Westmorland Street, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1PJ

About the area

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Everybody knows that Yorkshire has some special landscapes. The Dales and the Moors first spring to mind, but what about West Yorkshire? That’s Leeds and Bradford isn’t it? Back-to-back houses and blackened mills… Certainly if you had stood on any of the hills surrounding Hebden Bridge a hundred years ago, and gazed down into the valley, all you would have seen was the pall of smoke issuing from the chimneys of 33 textile mills.

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