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Wakefield is a cathedral city on the River Calder, known for its sculpture and its easy links to Leeds and Sheffield. It is a good choice for a gentle first meeting with plenty to look at. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Wakefield
Three easy places to meet someone new in and around Wakefield. Check opening times before you go.
Wakefield Cathedral and the Chantry Chapel
A fine cathedral with the tallest spire in Yorkshire, and a medieval chapel on the old bridge over the River Calder. Free to see from outside, so check opening times for the interiors.
Pugneys Country Park
A big country park with lakes and level paths on the edge of the city. Free to wander and a good place for a long walk and a chat.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
A famous open air gallery of art in rolling parkland near West Bretton. Check opening times and any charges before you go.
Around Wakefield
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Wakefield city centre, Horbury, Ackworth, Pontefract, Castleford, Featherstone and Altofts.
Getting there: Wakefield Westgate is on the main line to London King's Cross and Leeds, and Wakefield Kirkgate has trains to Leeds, Sheffield and Barnsley. Buses run from the bus station, and the M1 and M62 are the main roads.
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Questions about dating in Wakefield
What is a good first date in Wakefield?
There are plenty of easy options: a visit to Wakefield Cathedral and the Chantry Chapel, a walk in Pugneys Country Park and a day at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Wakefield?
Wakefield Westgate is on the main line to London King's Cross and Leeds, and Wakefield Kirkgate has trains to Leeds, Sheffield and Barnsley. Buses run from the bus station, and the M1 and M62 are the main roads.
Can I join Silver Gay Singles from Wakefield?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and you can say where you live. Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can look at other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Wakefield?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Our guide to dating safely has more tips.