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Description: Wakefield is a city by the River Calder, located within the City of Wakefield metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, ... more

Wakefield ... England. Its population was 76,886 in 2001, of which 1,657 were prisoners. The boundaries of the actual city are subject to a wide range of definitions, and it is not clear what definition the census was using in its calculations. Wakefield was dubbed the "Merrie City" in the Middle Ages.

Newest Review: ... the hardened shoppers, but it is certainly enough for most! As for nightlife, Wakefield has the infamous Westgate Run, which if you're aged 18-23 is great. But if you'd prefer a better quality drinking experience than the likes of Flares or Reflex, don't dispair!! Wakefield has a number of bars off the beaten track which all offer a more premium experience, namely The Lobby Bar, Elliotts, ... more

... Red Bar, Harry's Bar and The Priory. Venturing into any of these bars on a weekend will ensure you are far enough away from the younger alco-pop genertion, but still in the centre of Wakefield with a good crowd of like minded drinkers. Wakefield al...more

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Wake up to Wakefield!!! (356 words)
by - written on 09/06/09 (Very useful, 13 readings)
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I thought I'd best write a review of Wakefield to help defend this poor towns reputation. I moved to Wakefield 2 years ago, but have been visiting it for about 5 years. Wakefield, although classed as a city, is like a small market town with usual variety of high street shops and privately owned stores selling everything from fashion to electrical products. There is also the Ridings shoppping Centre which has something for everyone in terms of shops and will shelter from the wet on a rainy day! Wakefields shopping experience won't 'wow' the hardened shoppers, but it is certainly enough for most! As for nightlife, Wakefield has the ... Read the complete review

Wakefield - not that bad (258 words)
by - written on 20/09/05 (Useful, 72 readings)
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Not much that you can say about Wakefield once you have mentioned the Westgate Run - a great night out starting from one end and going to the top and if you can still stand going to a club. Which would usually be Mustang Sally's or Quest, there used to be one called Bourbon St which we used to go to. A real dive, but good pick up joint. It has a catherdral, which makes it a city. A very beautiful catherdral right in the centre of the city, which is reflected in the mirrored windows of BHS. It also has the Civic Quarter which I like for the architechture, some amazing buildings around there. Wakefield has the Ridings, not a big shopping centre in ... Read the complete review

Wakefield: Dustbin of the north (542 words)
by - written on 09/02/01 (Useful, 83 readings)
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By far, the foulest place I have seen, ever. I lived in Wakefield for almost 10 years, no i am not some kind of masochist. I lost my job through ill health, and became stuck with a mortgage on a terraced toilet at the edge of Wakefield city centre. I will start by letting you know exactly what Wakefield is like, and if I think of any redeeming features (unlikely), I will pop them in at the end. Quite recently, Wakefield was rated as the sixth most violent place in Britain. I can't remember whose statistics, or how they were compiled, but that feels about right. For a city with a population of around 250,000 to come just behind Liverpool in ... Read the complete review