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        Wakefield is a city situated in West Yorkshire, next to the Pennines. Wakefield Cathedral is famous for having the largest spire in Yorkshire and an abundance of historical architecture. A student city, buzzing with great shopping and sights, this is an ideal place for a graduate to settle.

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        Transport links

        There are two stations in the city, Wakefield Westgate and Wakefield Kirkgate. From the first runs CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Northern, and the London North Eastern Railway. From the latter runs the services Grand Central and Northern. As a result, both stations provide links to all over the country.

        The Wakefield Free City Bus provides locals and visitors with a free service between key points in the city centre. There is also a service surrounding the city, providing national links.

        The closest airport to Wakefield is Leeds Bradford, just 19 miles away. The journey is just 40 minutes by car, or alternatively 1 hour by train and then bus.

        Wakefield has a number of off and on-road cycle routes here.

        Renting Prices

        The average rent for a one bedroom property in Wakefield is £444 pcm per calendar month (pcm).

        The average rent for a room in the city is £340 pcm, for a flat is £495 pcm, and for a house £787 pcm.

        Nightlife

        Wakefield has a large variety of pubs, bars and clubs,with everything from jazz to cheesy nights. The city also has a number of fine dining restaurants, perfect for special occasions. If you fancy a night at the theatre, The Theatre Royal hosts a wide range of performances throughout the year, perfect for all ages.

        Notable Attractions

        With its historical industry, Wakefield has attractions such as The National Coal Mining Museum for England. For art lovers the Hepworth Wakefield is named after the famous sculptor Barbara Hepworth. The city itself is on the edge of the Pennines, filled with an abundance of walks and cycle trails.

        The economy in Wakefield

        The service sector is the main industry in this area. Other services in the area are the manufacturing sector, retail, communications, public.

        Education Institutions in Wakefield

        Wakefield College