South Yorkshire blends urban vitality with rich industrial history and scenic landscapes, featuring vibrant cities like Sheffield and Doncaster alongside moorlands and heritage sites.
Wentworth Castle is a Grade I listed historic country house in South Yorkshire, England, featuring extensive gardens, parkland, and a notable sham ruin folly. The site includes indoor heritage and outdoor landscaped gardens managed by a partnership including the National Trust. Visitors can explore restored historic interiors, formal gardens, and naturalistic landscapes.
9 Oct
A volunteer-led walk through Wentworth Castle Gardens’ parkland explores monuments and features associated with Thomas and William Wentworth, including a look inside the Rotunda. Attendees can ask questions and enjoy views of the landscape and wildlife.
Mr Straw's House is an Edwardian historic house museum in Worksop showcasing a largely unchanged family home from the 1920s, offering visitors a unique glimpse into period life with original furnishings and personal belongings.
8–10 Oct, 15–17 Oct…
The Big Draw is a display of drawings made by visitors showing their favourite spaces at Mr Straw’s House. Visitors can view the artwork and make a drawing to add to the display.
Worksop is a historic market town in Nottinghamshire known for its Priory, canal leisure activities, proximity to Sherwood Forest, and ties to coal mining and timber industries.
Brodsworth Hall is a Grade I listed Victorian country house near Doncaster, featuring original interiors, extensive gardens, and a notable collection of Italian sculptures, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences for visitors.
Crystal Peaks is a major indoor shopping centre and retail park in Sheffield, England, featuring a wide range of retail stores, food outlets, an indoor market, and public transport facilities including a bus station and tram stop. It supports community projects like bee conservation and charity events.
Peveril Castle is a ruined 11th-century Norman stone castle located on a hilltop overlooking the village of Castleton and the Hope Valley in Derbyshire. It offers visitors dramatic outdoor historic ruins with panoramic views and is protected as a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Monument, maintained by English Heritage within a national park.
Meadowhall is a large indoor shopping centre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, featuring over 280 stores, a food court, cinema, and excellent transport links including a unique bus, rail, and tram interchange. It offers a modern shopping experience with dining and leisure options and extensive parking.
Rotherham is a historic market town in South Yorkshire, England, known for its rich industrial heritage, cultural attractions including museums and theaters, a vibrant independent shopping scene, and extensive parks. It lies at the confluence of the Rivers Don and Rother and offers diverse visitor experiences ranging from history and industry to arts, entertainment, and outdoor leisure.
Frenchgate Shopping Centre is a major indoor shopping mall in Doncaster featuring over 120 stores and an integrated public transport interchange, providing a convenient retail and transport hub in the city centre.
Nostell Priory is a historic Palladian house in West Yorkshire, England, featuring original 18th-century furnishings, extensive parkland with lakeside walks, notable artwork and furniture collections, and a rich monastic history dating back to the 12th century.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Explore 30 Pikachu trading cards illustrated by different artists, learn facts about the character and design a Pikachu trading card of your own.
Kingsgate Shopping Centre in Huddersfield features over 40 stores and a 600 space car park, offering a diverse indoor shopping experience with major retail brands and food options.
Huddersfield is a historic market town in West Yorkshire, England, known for its Victorian architecture, rugby league origins, cultural festivals, and vibrant arts scene. It offers diverse shopping, notable landmarks, and strong public transport connections including a major railway station.
Orchard Square is a small open-air court shopping centre in Sheffield featuring a variety of stores including TK Maxx, Waterstone's with a coffee house, and other retailers. It includes a distinctive chiming clock with moving figures celebrating Sheffield's cutlery trade and offers shopping with customer loyalty discounts.
The Alhambra Shopping Centre is Barnsley's main indoor shopping venue featuring 41 shops, a mix of major chains and independent stalls, with convenient location next to Barnsley Market.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Join the outdoors team for a walk around Wentworth Castle Gardens to explore local fungi, including their names, folklore and traditional uses. The route varies according to what is growing and may include areas off the main paths.
Barnsley is a historic market town in South Yorkshire characterized by its industrial heritage, cultural venues, and a vibrant town centre with shopping and theatre. It is accessible by rail and has local public transport services, serving as a hub for tourism in the region.
Longshaw Estate is a historic moorland and woodland area in the Peak District with outdoor trails, a tea room, shop, and indoor discovery centre offering wildlife and estate-related events. It features ancient settlements, historic guidestoops, and hosts traditional sheepdog trials.
2 Sep, 9 Sep…
Free Wednesday Social Walks are weekly social walks around Longshaw led by experienced guides. The walks cover around 5 miles and start at the Welcome Building in Woodcroft car park, ending at Longshaw Café. They provide an opportunity to meet people, discover the countryside, and build walking confidence. Booking is advisable but drop-ins are welcome if space permits. Dogs on leads are allowed, and children over 8 years old can participate.