Clearly, Raleigh is convenient, but Wakefield Plantation residents also enjoy a close proximity to the charming town of Wake Forest, just a few minutes away. Home to the beautiful old campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (original site of Wake Forest University), Wake Forest is more like a quaint village of lovely tree-lined streets and historic buildings. With its shopping centers, restaurants, parks, cultural events, and service organizations, Wake Forest offers shoppers and visitors a more relaxed pace and a friendly, historic ambiance.