Visit Wentbridge Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Wentbridge

  

Wentbridge Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Wentbridge

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Wentbridge history

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Anglo-Saxon history

Anglo-Saxon Battle of Winwaed is believed to have taken place between Wentbridge and Ackworth. The battle was a pivotal event that decided the religious destiny of the English. The most powerful pagan king in seventh-century England, Penda, was defeated by the Christian Oswiu in 655.

Robin Hood

Wentbridge is mentioned in what may be the earliest surviving manuscript of a Robin Hood ballad, “Robin Hood and the Potter” A blue plaque has been placed on the bridge that crosses the River Went, recognising Wentbridge’s strong claim to be the original home of Robin Hood.

The Saylis

‘The Saylis’ or ‘the Sayles’ was certainly located near Wentbridge. The outlaw himself mentions the site in the First Fytte of the Gest. The high ground which overlooks the area – 120 feet (36.576 metres) above the flat terrain – was then known as Sayles Plantation.

Swein-son-of-Siccga, ‘The Prince of Thieves’

An infamous outlaw known as ‘The Prince of Thieves’ once inhabited Wentbridge. A medieval chronicler speaks of an outlaw named Swein-son-of-Sicga who robbed Abbot Benedict of Selby. Historians indicate that the deeds of Yorkshire’s outlaws gave birth to the legend of Robin Hood.

You can visit Wentbridge places with Walkfo Wentbridge to hear history at Wentbridge’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Wentbridge has 19 places to visit in our interactive Wentbridge map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Wentbridge, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Wentbridge places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Wentbridge & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 19 audio facts unique to Wentbridge places in an interactive Wentbridge map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Wentbridge Places Map
19 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Wentbridge historic spots	Wentbridge tourist destinations	Wentbridge plaques	Wentbridge geographic features
Walkfo Wentbridge tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Wentbridge

  

Best Wentbridge places to visit

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Wentbridge has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Wentbridge’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Wentbridge’s information audio spots:

Pontefract South Pontefract South is an electoral ward of the City of Wakefield district. It is used for elections to Wakefield Metropolitan District Council.

Pontefract North Pontefract North is an electoral ward of the City of Wakefield district. It is used for elections to Wakefield Metropolitan District Council.

Darrington, West Yorkshire Darrington is a small village and civil parish in the City of Wakefield in West Yorkshire. The 2011 census population was 1,408. The village is split in two by the busy A1 trunk road which runs from London to Scotland.

Wentbridge House Hotel Wentbridge House Hotel near Pontefract, West Yorkshire, is an historical house of significance. It dates from 1700 and is built in the Georgian style. The house was occupied by many interesting people and was owned by the Sayle family.

Visit Wentbridge plaques