Wakefield Museums and Castles

Fancy something a bit different to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Looking for unique (and free!) date inspiration?

Make it a date with our Museum Store!

We’ve always been a romantic bunch. Join us to explore wonderful objects used to woo Wakefieldians of the past.

Heart-racing highlights include historic Valentine’s cards, love notes, ‘conversation lozenges’ and wedding dresses galore!

Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to our Museum Collections Store. Meet experts from our Collections Team and delve into our treasure trove of 110,000 objects. Learn more about the TLC we give our objects to preserve them for generations to come.

These tours are for adults (18+). Free, but booking required as spaces are limited.

Allergy notice: unfortunately our Museum Store Tours are not suitable for people with a nut allergy.

Access: Please let us know any access requirements you have when booking.

Information about how to reach the Museum Store will be shared with ticket holders around two weeks before the event date. The Museum Store can both be reached by public transport (bus) and parking is available.