Your stay — Foxwood B&B
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Rothwell Methodist Church, Leeds (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Holy Trinity Church (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: Christ Church (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
- Church: St Marys (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lower Village Green — 177 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Yorkshire Building Society — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Boots — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Rothwell Local — 688 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices for best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports or tourist spots due to poor rates and high fees.
Contactless debit/credit cards are widely accepted in shops, pubs, and restaurants; mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) also common; cash still needed at some small market stalls or old-fashioned taxis.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill at cafés/pubs, 10% at sit-down restaurants if service is good, tip taxi drivers £1-2 for short rides.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Takeaway filter coffee or espresso from a chain café or bakery, about £2.00-2.50.
A filled baguette or pie from a bakery or sandwich shop, about £4.00-5.00.
A main course at a local pub or curry house, around £10-13 for a curry or fish-and-chips.
No dedicated street food scene in WF3; use local butcher's hot pies or chip shop takeaway as cheap eats.
Iceland, Aldi, Lidl, and Asda are the budget supermarket chains common in this area.
Wakefield town centre has Primark, M&S, and charity shops for affordable clothing; avoid shopping at out-of-town retail parks for budget buys.
Bus day saver ticket on Arriva/First West Yorkshire costs about £4.50; from Leeds Bradford Airport take the 737 bus to Leeds city centre then change to a Wakefield-bound bus (total ~£6-8).
1. Cook at home using Aldi or Lidl groceries to save on meals. 2. Buy a 'Mega Rider' bus pass if making multiple trips. 3. Visit Wakefield's free museums and parks instead of paid attractions.
Good to know — Wakefield
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
WakefieldFor non-emergency police, dial 101. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. All emergencies use 999. For Wakefield Council emergency housing (out of hours): 0345 8 506 506.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Wakefield, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Foxwood B&B
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Yorkshire Building Society — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Leeds City Bus Station → Wakefield Bus Station
💡 The 110 runs faster via the M1. From Wakefield Bus Station it's a 15-minute walk to the hotel – cut through the Westgate retail park to save time. Cash only on the bus, exact change advised.
Leeds Bradford Airport → Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield
💡 Book with a local firm like West Yorkshire Taxis ahead of time; Uber surge pricing after 10pm can double the fare.
Leeds Bradford Airport → Leeds City Bus Station
💡 Get off at Leeds City Bus Station, then hop on the 110X or 112 bus direct to Wakefield Bus Station – only 30 more minutes and a combined £2 single with a West Yorkshire day ticket.
Leeds Railway Station → Wakefield Westgate
💡 From Wakefield Westgate, it's a 10-minute walk or £4 taxi to Cedar Court. Avoid Wakefield Kirkgate – it's farther and less frequent. Buy an off-peak return if you're making a day trip.
About Wakefield
Wikipedia ↗
Wakefield is a cathedral city in West Yorkshire, England located on the River Calder. The city had a population of 109,766 in the 2021 census, up from 99,251 in the 2011 census. The city is the administrative centre of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, which had a 2024 population of 367,6...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Foxwood B&B?
Check-in at Foxwood B&B is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Foxwood B&B?
A filled baguette or pie from a bakery or sandwich shop, about £4.00-5.00.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Foxwood B&B?
Bus day saver ticket on Arriva/First West Yorkshire costs about £4.50; from Leeds Bradford Airport take the 737 bus to Leeds city centre then change to a Wakefield-bound bus (total ~£6-8).
Top Attractions in Wakefield
💡 Climb the tower on guided tours (check their website for times – usually Saturdays in summer) for views across the city. The tower climb costs £5.
💡 The vintage costume gallery changes twice a year – call ahead to see if it's open when you visit, as it's occasionally closed for installation.
💡 Check the Wakefield Council website for opening times – it's only open a few days a year for events, but the outside is worth a 10-minute stop. Best light for photos is late afternoon.
💡 The ground-floor cafe has decent coffee and views of the river, but avoid peak lunchtime if you want a quiet seat.
💡 Parking costs £8 per car – if you're on a tight budget, walk from the nearest bus stop (the 96 or 96A from Wakefield city centre) to skip the fee. Bring sturdy shoes for the hills.