The Wakefield Indoor Market Hall on Union Street closed in November 2018. The building, which opened in 2008, was later earmarked for a £7.7 million redevelopment into a new events, food, and business venue named Wakefield Exchange.
In 2018, the market closed, and the council proposed to retain only the canopy, and replace it with restaurants and a cinema. However, in 2023, it decided instead to retain the building and convert it into the Wakefield Exchange, an events venue with restaurants, a brewery, and space for creative businesses.
Marks & Spencer has announced plans to close its Wakefield high street store and open a food hall on the outskirts of the city. The retailer said it would relocate from The Ridings shopping centre to an 18,000 sq ft "market-style food store" two miles away at the City Fields development.
The open market in Wakefield sits on Teall Street and Teall Way - the retail link between the city's two main and busiest shopping areas, Trinity Walk and Ridings Shopping Centre. It's easy to reach with a nearby bus station and sitting between two train stations connecting to the whole of West Yorkshire.
The open market runs every Thursday to Saturday, and is situated between the city's two major shopping centres Trinity Walk and The Ridings Shopping Centre.
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Yes, Bradford's historic Kirkgate Market (and the adjacent Oastler Market) closed permanently on June 28, 2025, to be replaced by the new, modern Darley Street Market, with demolition of the old market planned for new housing as part of a city regeneration project. Traders have moved to the new facility, and while many are sad to see the old market go, they are optimistic about the future in the new space.
In the 2021 Census 88.2% of Wakefield District residents identified as 'White: British, English, Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish' ethnicity. The proportion of the population from an ethnic minority background has increased over time in Wakefield, from 7.2% in the 2011 Census to 11.8% in the 2021 Census.
The biggest market in Yorkshire is Leeds Kirkgate Market, recognized as one of the largest indoor markets in Europe, housing hundreds of stalls selling diverse goods from fresh food to fashion, and also holds historical significance as the birthplace of Marks & Spencer. It's a massive complex with both indoor and outdoor sections, offering a vibrant shopping experience in the heart of Leeds.
The cyber incident, which began on April 25th, forced M&S to take some of its systems offline, impacting product availability and leading to empty shelves in certain stores. Shoppers encountered signs apologising for the disruption and explaining the technical issues affecting stock.
Instead Poundland has found itself running a store closure programme as it tries to secure its future on the high street. More than 100 of its shops have either shut or been earmarked for closure since the summer. That's after the business was sold in June for a nominal £1 amid "challenging trading conditions".
While fame is subjective, Jane McDonald (singer, presenter) is often cited as Wakefield's most famous contemporary figure, but internationally renowned sculptor Dame Barbara Hepworth, and modernist sculptor Henry Moore (both born in the district), are major figures in art history, alongside actors like Helen Worth (Gail Platt in Coronation Street) and historical figures like notorious prisoner Charles Bronson.
But its popularity eventually waned, and after Eau Claire was chosen as the location of a new underground LRT station as part of Calgary's Green Line expansion project, the owners of the mall decided to redevelop the land the mall sits on. To make way for the expansion, the mall closed in May 2024.
Dore, a village in Sheffield, is the most expensive area in Yorkshire, with an average asking price of £616,932. In 2020, Rightmove said Dore was one of the most sought-after places to buy in Yorkshire due to its shops and restaurants, as well as good transport links and proximity to the Peak District.
Wakefield is famous for its coal mining history, castles, and historic market towns. It also has a fantastic reputation for art and culture, thanks to places like The Hepworth Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Yorkshire boasts fantastic Christmas markets, with top choices including York St Nicholas Fair for historic charm, Leeds Christmas Market for scale and ice skating, Harrogate Christmas Fayre for a European feel with carollers, and smaller gems like Grassington (Dales charm), Malton (foodie focus), and Skipton (historic street atmosphere) for unique festive experiences, plus seasonal markets at The Piece Hall (Halifax) and Sheffield.
A devastating fire ripped through the indoor market on the evening of Saturday, December 13, 1975, leaving two-thirds of the site in ruins. Thankfully no lives were lost, but scores of stalls and shops were destroyed in a part of the market that dated back to the 19th century.
