Wakefield Cathedral
📍 WakefieldWest Yorkshire
Grade I cathedral with the tallest spire in Yorkshire and a large set of Kempe stained glass.
What’s free
Entry to the cathedral (donations welcome). Free drop-in guided tours on set dates.
About
Wakefield Cathedral, the Cathedral Church of All Saints, was originally the town's parish church and has Anglo-Saxon origins. Its 75-metre spire is the tallest in Yorkshire, and peregrine falcons have nested on the cathedral since 2015.
Inside, look out for the stained glass by Charles Kempe, the octagonal font from 1661 and the carved misericords in the quire. There is also a 700-year-old angel marking above the rood screen. Free drop-in guided tours run on set dates.
Before you go
Opening: Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm, Sat 9.30am to 4pm, Sun 8am to 4pm; may close for special services.
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Checked by our editors on 13 Oct 2026.
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