South Yorkshire Attractions

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
 
Authentic 18th century scythe works with waterwheels and tilt hammers. The house, workshops, crucible steel furnace, waterwheels and dam create a unique atmosphere of life long ago.

Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield S7 2QW Tel: 0114 236 7731

Cannon Hall Open Farm

Set in the grounds of Cannon Hall Country Park and owned by a local family for over 40 years, you will discover a real working farm, home to hundreds of animals - a perfect day out for all the family. Enjoy excellent home cooked food and delicious cakes in the tearoom after fun on the adventure playground.

Cannon Hall Open Farm Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT  Tel: 01226 790427

Doncaster Racecourse

Doncaster Racecourse is where tradition and excellence meet. The St.Leger, the world's oldest and the fifth and final Classic of the British Flat racing season takes pride of place every September on the famouse Town Moor course. Renowned for producing racing of the highest order, Doncaster is undoubtedly one of the finest racecourses in Europe, with facilities to match.

Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB  Tel: 01302 304207   Email
 
Elsecar Heritage Centre

A unique centre that has something for everyone. Rich in industrial heritage, the restored workshops are now a legacy to past innovation whilst at the same time offering an exciting interactive world of science and history. There is also a craft centre, tea room, steam railway and year round programme of events.

Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HJ Tel: 01226 740203   Email 

Graves Park Animal Farm
 
Get really close to an exciting array of domestic animals and rare breeds including cute baby animals too! The farm is situated next to Sheffield's largest park, Graves Park, which has an interesting bird and sculpture trail.

Bunting Nook, Hemsworth Road, Norton, Sheffield  S8 9F2  Tel: 0114 258 2452

Heeley City Farm
  
Wind and sun powered city farm and environmental study centre with rare breed domestic animals, organic vegetable, herb and ornamental gardens, children's playground & Garden Centre. Environment in action for all the family!

Richards Road, Sheffield   S2 3DT   Tel: 0114 258 0482  Email

Magna
 
A day without limits at the UK's first Science Adventure Centre. Celebrating the power and force of earth, air, fire and water, is an awe-inspiring day out for adults and children alike. Visitors can walk on air, feel the heat of a fire tornado, blast water cannons at human targets, fire a hydrogen rocket or take to the controls of a JCB - remember to let the kids have a turn!

Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham S60 1DX   Tel: 01709 720 002

Old Moor Wetland Centre

A RSPB  250-acre nature reserve in South Yorkshire’s Dearne Valley. Up to 8,000 golden plovers and 2000 lapwings provide a winter wildlife spectacle and the Dearne Valley is an important area for breeding and passage wading birds and wintering wildfowl. It also has a 250+ colony of tree sparrows. A mix of habitats includes open water, marsh, reedbeds and grassland.

Old Moor Lane, Off Manvers Way, Wombwell S73 0YF Tel: 01226 751593

Peak District National Park
 
Situated in the heart of England and covering part of six counties, the Peak District National Park lies at the southern end of the Pennine Hills just five miles from Sheffield City Centre. One third of Sheffield lies within its boundaries and visitors to the west of the city will see how easily the city nestles into the gently rolling moors and rugged peaks. There is so much to explore; remote wind-blown hilltops to tranquil dales; hard rock edges to traditional flower meadows; show caves to river valleys. It's a firm favourite with walkers, climbers and cyclists.

Tel: 01629 816200

Pennine Lavender

Whether you are buying lavender for relaxation, its healing properties, or for its simple beauty, you will find both traditional and contemporary lavender products to suit everybody or any occasion

Greenbottom Farm, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield , S36 7JA Tel: 01226 766372   Email

Rother Valley Country Park

750 acres of countryside with a nature reserve, including footpaths, bridleways, cycle routes and cycle hire, orienteering, birdwatching, fishing, sailing, cable water-skiing, jet ski, windsurfing, model boat sailing, adventure playgrounds, football and volleyball pitches, a golf course and driving range.  Facilities include visitor centre, café,  craft centre, Watersports Centre, Cable Waterski Club, PlayDales, Rother Valley Golf Club, restaurant and shop.  Picnic and barbecue area.

Mansfield Road  Wales Bar  Sheffield  S26 5PQ  Tel: 0114 247 1452

Sheffield General Cemetery
 
The most significant Victorian cemetery outside of London with many listed monuments and buildings. A haven for wildlife in this bustling area.

The Gatehouse, Cemetary Ave, Sheffield, S11 8NT   Tel: 0114 268 3486   Email

Shepherd Wheel
 
Set on the River Porter in the tranquil and picturesque setting of Whiteley woods, worth a visit in itself, this 16th century water-powered grinder's wheel and workshop gives an intriguing insight into Sheffield's industrial past.

Whiteley Woods, off Hangingwater Road, Sheffield   Tel: 0114 236 7731

Shire Brook Valley Visitor Facilities and Local Nature Reserve
  
Discover this nature reserve with its wildlife ponds, wildflower meadows and woodlands.
Open: Visitor centre by prior arrangement only. Nature reserve always open

Off Stone Lane, Woodhouse, Sheffield   Tel: 0114 221 1900

Thrybergh Country Park

There are level walks around the lake and electric scooters can be hired from the visitors' centre. There is a cafe and picnic/barbecue area, visitors' centre, souvenir shop, children's adventure playground.  Also, there are bird-watching hides - the last time we walked here the banks around the lake were home to loads of sand-martins much given to dive-bombing all and sundry.

Doncaster Road, Thrybergh Rotherham S65 4NU Tel:  01709 850353

Treak Cliff Cavern
  
An underground wonderland of stalagmites and stalactites, rock's, minerals and fossils and home to the unique and stunning Blue John stone. See the largest piece ever found and deposits covering the roof and walls of the witch's cave. Special events and activities throughout the year.
 
Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WH  Tel: 01433 620571   Email

Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre
  
Imagine feeling the heat and humidity of a tropical jungle, with exotic butterflies and birds, ponds filled with fish and terrapins, snapping crocodiles, slithering snakes and spiky dragons. The brave can hold an owl or milk a goat!

Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Sheffield  S25 4EQ   Tel: 01909 569416   Email

Ulley Country Park

A 47-acre country park with visitor centre and reservoir Rooms for hire for training, meetings and conferences. In attractive country surroundings. Country walks and self-guided trails leading into rural footpaths and Ulley village. Good bird-watching and wildlife. Coarse angling available all year, area events calendar.

Pleasely Road,  Ulley, Nr Sheffield, S31 0YL Tel: 01709 365332

Wigfield Farm
  
Open farm displaying a wide variety of farm and pet animals including many rare and exotic breeds. Café and souvenir shop open daily. Indoor play area.
 
Haverlands Lane, Worsborough, Barnsley  S70 5NQ  Tel: 01226 733702   Email

Wortley Top Forge

A Water Powered Iron Forge whose history can be traced back to 1640. The site has been used for various processes but it is best known for the Wrought Iron Railway Axles that were produced between 1840 and production stopping around 1910 and is acknowledged as being the oldest surviving Heavy Iron Forge in the World

Forge Lane, Thurgoland, Barnsley S35 7DN  Tel: 0114 2817991

Birley Spa

A hidden historic and architectural gem in a tiny secluded ravine. It is the only remaining Victorian Spa in the north of England. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the bathhouse and the wooded grounds are open all year long.

Birley Spa Lane, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield  Tel: 0114 265 5355