England, United Kingdom
New hotels in Wakefield
A West Yorkshire cathedral city known for The Hepworth Wakefield gallery, getting its first Hilton-flagged hotel south of the centre.
Now open in Wakefield
No verified openings in Wakefield yet.
Coming soon in Wakefield
Wakefield has turned its riverside into one of the North of England's more unexpected art destinations: The Hepworth Wakefield, a gallery named after sculptor Barbara Hepworth, who was born in the city, opened on the River Calder in 2011, and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park sits a short drive away in the surrounding countryside. This guide currently tracks one project: Spark by Hilton Wakefield, announced in September 2026, Hilton's first hotel in the city.
What to do in Wakefield
A short visit
The Hepworth Wakefield's riverside galleries and Wakefield Cathedral's tall spire anchor the compact city centre, and the Wakefield Museum, housed in a former mechanics' institute, covers the city's coal-mining and market-town history.
A longer stay
With more time, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, a few miles south, is one of Europe's largest open-air sculpture collections, and Leeds is a short train ride north for travellers combining a Wakefield stay with a larger city.
Where to stay in Wakefield
Spark by Hilton Wakefield is planned south of the city centre, within Monckton Business Park. It is one of ten Spark by Hilton hotels Hilton signed with AG Hotels Group in September 2026, bringing the brand's premium-economy format (free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking) into a genuinely new Hilton market. No opening date has been confirmed for the individual property yet, beyond the deal's overall 2026-2028 window.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Hilton hotel in Wakefield?
Not yet: Spark by Hilton Wakefield, announced in September 2026, will be the city's first Hilton-flagged property once it opens, with a date still to be confirmed.
Where is the new Wakefield hotel located?
South of the city centre, within Monckton Business Park.
Is Wakefield a good base for the Yorkshire Sculpture Park?
Yes: the park sits a few miles south of the city and is a common day-trip pairing with Wakefield's own Hepworth gallery.
What does Spark by Hilton offer?
Hilton's premium-economy format: free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking, in a smaller, simpler room package than a full-service Hilton hotel.
Guide last updated September 2026.