16 hilarious reasons to Visit Wakefield

We all know how important those tourist pounds can be to a region, which is why good marketing is vital. It’s the difference between being known for your 123-metre spire or for the poisoners who used it as cover – yes, we’re looking at you, Salisbury.

Wakefield in West Yorkshire has quite a high profile on Twitter, thanks to the efforts of the spoof tourist board @Visit_Wakefield team, @ben_doughnut and @Moosical_Yoof.

We’ve picked out 16 of their funniest tweets, so you can see why you should Visit Wakefield.

1.

If you like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain, visit Wakefield, we have rain.

*bring a Pina Colada

— Visit Wakefield™ (@Visit_Wakefield) May 12, 2017

2.

Our skyline has just been voted the most iconic in the world. Pay us a visit and judge for yourself! #VisitWakefield pic.twitter.com/crwDTbrdDp

— Visit Wakefield™ (@Visit_Wakefield) August 24, 2015

3.

https://twitter.com/Visit_Wakefield/status/1071348588129718272

4.

Stuck for something to do with the kids this half term?

Visit Wakefield's No Copyright Infringement Theme Park. pic.twitter.com/2diF8vvJHZ

— Visit Wakefield™ (@Visit_Wakefield) May 30, 2018

5.

For everyone of you who visits today we'll rescue a puppy.
For everyone who doesn't we'll chuck one in the canal.
Your call!#VisitWakefield pic.twitter.com/fa1ib1MzBA

— Visit Wakefield™ (@Visit_Wakefield) August 10, 2017

6.

Wimbledon chances: gone.
World Cup chances: gone.
Heat Wave: gone.
Summer: gone.

You might as well visit Wakefield, you've nothing left to lose.

— Visit Wakefield™ (@Visit_Wakefield) July 12, 2018

7.

During WW2 iron railings were removed from many Wakefield properties & melted down to make essentials such as beer cans, false teeth, sandwich fillings, sexy stockings for American GIs & signs that read "Warning – No Railings"#WakeyPedia pic.twitter.com/ZpIANKmxzE

— Visit Wakefield™ (@Visit_Wakefield) May 20, 2019