Hidden gems: Historic sites in Wakefield

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Wakefield. This list contains 4 places from Historic site category.

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St Mary's Chapel, Lead
Anglican church
👍👍 This church may be tiny but it's very old and very moody! There is a real feeling of age and history here and it's well worth a look. On a sunny day the photos are great! (See my pics below).
4.90 (45 reviews) (~20.68 km from centre)
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Ellenroad Engine House Steam Museum
Museum
👍👍 This is a fascinating place for all those with an interest in the Industrial Revolution. Plenty to see with volunteers on hand to answer questions. When the engine is in steam you can really appreciate what a amazing piece of engineering it is.
4.70 (137 reviews) (~41.22 km from centre)
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Riley Graves
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Contemplative, peaceful place. Well worth the walk uphill from Eyam, to this circle of stones holding the Riley family graves. Set there within a field there beneath woodland and moorland it's a special place to honour our ancestors and appreciate the sacrifices the people of Eyam made to keep other...
4.60 (122 reviews) (~45.64 km from centre)
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Barden Tower
Historical place
👍👍 Don't know who Barden was, but I loved his tower.
4.60 (103 reviews) (~45.97 km from centre)
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