Free car parking is available at the station and the Free City bus stops in the car park to take travellers into the city (approx. journey time 5 minutes).
How many platforms does Wakefield Kirkgate have?
3
Wakefield Kirkgate railway station
| Wakefield Kirkgate | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SE339204 |
| Managed by | Northern |
| Transit authority | West Yorkshire (Metro) |
| Platforms | 3 |
Where do trains go from Wakefield Kirkgate?
On an hourly basis, trains from Wakefield Kirkgate run thrice an hour to Leeds and once to Sheffield, once to Knottingley Railway Station, and to Leeds and Nottingham each. Four trains daily operate on the Bradford Interchange-Kings Cross Line.
Is there parking at Wakefield Kirkgate?
Free car parking is available at the station and the Free City bus stops in the car park to take travellers into the city (approx. journey time 5 minutes). Sheffield and some Leeds services stop/arrive at this station.
Is Wakefield Posh?
Wakefield ranked 82/100 on chicness and 62/100 on interest. That put its chicness level above Chester, York, Cambridge and London. The interest category also ranked the city above London and St Albans. Even before the pandemic things were changing.
Which is the main Wakefield station?
Westgate
Westgate became the main station serving Wakefield because of its location on the main line from Leeds to London.
What is Wakefield train station called?
Wakefield Westgate
Wakefield Westgate ( WKF )
Is Wakefield free city bus running?
Wakefield Free City Bus
The service runs every 10-12 minutes from 7.30am to 6.40pm, Monday to Friday, and from 8.30am to 5pm on Saturday.
How long is free parking in Wakefield?
two hours
Drivers can park in any publicly-run off-road car park in the district free of charge for two hours, provided they still get a ticket from the machine and display it on their windscreen.
Is it free parking at Trinity Walk Wakefield?
Parking charges apply to all vehicles, including Blue Badge Holders, and are in line with other car parks in Wakefield city centre.
Is parking free at Cineworld Wakefield?
Free Parking is available nearby the cinema. Please see a member of staff at the Cinema to extend your free parking.
Where do the rich live in Yorkshire?
Top of the list and firmly within the Golden Triangle are the rich triplets of Spofforth, Burn and Huby. This whole area is loaded, with rich neighbours Pannal and South Harrogate within a few miles.
How many Muslims are in Wakefield?
Majority of the people in Wakefield are Christians (78.21 percent of the population), other religion includes Islam (3.14 percent), Buddhism (0.1 percent), Hindu (0.2 percent) etc. People with no religion are 11.74 percent of the population.
What is the poshest part of Yorkshire?
West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire’s poshest village was named as Scarcroft, where the average house comes with a £630,325 price tag. Scarcroft is a horse racing hub, with the Hellwood Racing Stables and a riding centre at Scarcroft Hall – a significant factor in its ‘posh appeal.
What is the oldest pub in Wakefield?
The Black Swan
The Strafford Arms Hotel
The Strafford Arms on the corner of Northgate and the Bull Ring has undergone a number of changes since it first opened in 1727, replacing an earlier inn, The Black Swan.
How many platforms does Wakefield train station have?
two platforms
Wakefield Westgate Station has two platforms, an information kiosk, a ticket office with booths and self-service machines, refreshment facilities, and a newsagent.
How much is the train from Wakefield to Birmingham?
There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Wakefield to Birmingham and tickets for this journey start from £26.90 when you book in advance.
What are the 5 towns in Wakefield?
The District
The north west includes Horbury, Ossett, Wrenthorpe, Stanley and Altofts, while Normanton, Castleford, Pontefract, Knottingley, Featherstone and a host of smaller settlements make up the five towns.
What is Wakefield famous for?
Wakefield is a cathedral city with a population of almost 344,000 people. This West Yorkshire city is situated nine miles south of Leeds on the River Calder. It’s most famous for its coal mining heritage, cathedral, and rhubarb. The city of Wakefield is also home to the largest high security prison in Western Europe.
Is Wakefield worth visiting?
Picturesque vales, secluded woods and vibrant towns and cities, the vivid, varied landscapes of Wakefield have inspired artists for centuries. The birthplace of world-renowned sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth is home to a thriving artist community today.
What times can I use my bus pass in Wakefield?
Bus travel
Off-peak is after 9.30am Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and Bank Holidays. The English National Concessionary Scheme hours for free bus travel nationally are 9.30am to 11pm, however the West Yorkshire scheme allows for concessionary travel from 11pm until the end of service.