Heritage Open Day: Purpose built as a Masonic Hall, the building was completed in 1915 and has been the home of Doncaster Freemasonry since then... more >

Priory Place, Doncaster DN1 1BZ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Open Water Swim for Shelter

Join Shelter for the epic challenge of a cold water swim. Enjoy all the benefits of cold water swimming, whilst supporting Shelter in the Fight for..... more >

Thrybergh Country Park S65 4NU

Sat 7 Sep 24

Hemingfield Colliery

Heritage Open Day: Visit this surviving Victorian colliery site. Sunk for Earl Fitzwilliam in the 1840s as Elsecar Low pit, it worked the Barnsley..... more >

Hemingfield Colliery, Wath Road/Pit Row, Barnsley S73 0NX

Sat 7 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in South Yorkshire

Hoylandswaine Nail Forge

Heritage Open Day: Discover the last working nail forge in England, and the only nail forge in Britain, with its original hearth and chimney... more >

The Nail Forge, Barnsley Road, Hoylandswaine, Barnsley S36 7JA

Sat 7 Sep 24

Historic S. Wilfrid's Hickleton Church

Heritage Open Day: A great opportunity to explore the beautiful Bodily interior of Hickleton Parish Church and Church Yard, to see and hear of the... more >

Saint Wilfrid’s Parish Church, Hickleton Road, Doncaster DN5 7BB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Global Connections Kid's Crafts and Activities at The Samuel Worth Chapel

Heritage Open Day: FREE fun crafts, drawing in the Cemetery and nature BINGO! Join us for heritage and nature inspired crafts at The Samuel Worth..... more >

The Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield General Cemetery, Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield S11 8NT

Sat 7 Sep 24

Global Connections Exhibition - Sheffield General Cemetery

Heritage Open Day: A exhibition of fascinating stories of people from all over the world who came to Sheffield and are buried in the General... more >

The Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield General Cemetery, Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield S11 8NT

Sat 7 Sep 24

Broomhill Community Library - EXPLORING THE HIDDEN GARDEN

Heritage Open Day: Take a tour of the Percy Cane Heritage Garden and see the latest creativity by the garden team... more >

Broomhill Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield S10 5BR

Sat 7 Sep 24

St. Oswald's Church Kirk Sandall

Heritage Open Day: This medieval church closed in 1978 . In the 21st century it has once again become the centre of the community.... more >

Pilkington Road, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster DN3 1EF

Sat 7 Sep 24

Walkley Carnegie Library opens its doors and its history showing the connections to the Walkley Comm

Heritage Open Day: Learn about Walkley, its history and its people: how, when and why did they come here and what makes them stay... more >

South Road, Sheffield S6 3TD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Walkley Community Centre Special Opening & History Tour

Heritage Open Day: Explore the former Walkley New Reform Club (1909) with a guided tour of this charming Edwardian building in the company of the... more >

7A Fir Street, Sheffield S6 3TG

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Saviour's Church, High Green

Heritage Open Day: A chance to explore this fascinating 150 year old Grade II listed church, built in memory of engineer Parkin Jeffcock, killed... more >

St Saviour’s Church, Mortomley Lane, High Green, Sheffield S35 3HS

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Andrew's Psalter Lane Church

Heritage Open Day: Take a short tour of the church, chat with our stewards about our history or simply enjoy the quiet space and wonderful light of... more >

St Andrew’s Psalter Lane Church, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL

Fri 6 Sep 24

Heart of the City of Doncaster

Heritage Open Day: Visit the iconic Doncaster Minster at the heart of England's newest city. Doncaster won city status as part of the..... more >

Doncaster Minster, Church Street, Doncaster DN1 1RD

Fri 6 Sep 24

The eighteenth-century discovery of Britain and Ireland a talk by Professor Jim Watt

Heritage Open Day: An illustrated talk about the development of tourism in Britain and Ireland in the 18th century by Professor Jim Watt from the... more >

Mansion House, High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DG

Fri 6 Sep 24

Aston Reading Room

Heritage Open Day: Display of local history documents, maps and photos. History of community and lives of servicemen in two World Wars... more >

Aston Reading Room, Aughton Lane, Aston, Sheffield S26 2AN

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Mary's Church Handsworth Sheffield

Heritage Open Day: GRADE II Listed. Beautiful Stained Glass Windows and Icons; Flower Display; Bell Ringing Demonstration during the weekend;..... more >

Handsworth Road, Handsworth, Sheffield S13 9BZ

Fri 6 Sep 24

St James' Church, Norton

Heritage Open Day: Visit St James' to explore the heritage of this 12th Century Church in the south of the city... more >

St James’ Church, Norton Lane, Sheffield S8 8JQ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Golden Years: 50 years of South Yorkshireâ€™s Emergency Services

Heritage Open Day: 2024 marks 50 years since the formation of South Yorkshire.â€ Join our curatorial team for meet-and-greet sessions with videos,..... more >

The Old Fire Station, 101-109 West Bar, Sheffield S3 8PT

Fri 6 Sep 24

Rock N Roll Circus

Rock N Roll Circus which is taking place in Sheffield at Don Vally Bowl for a second year in a row, this year it will be taking place on the 29th,... more >

Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield S9 2DF S9 5DA

Thu 29 Aug 24

Teddy Bear Parachute Jump

All brave teddy bears or similar soft toys are challenged to parachute from the top of Hoylandswaine Church Tower... more >

Hoylandswaine Parish Church, Haigh Lane, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield S36 7JQ

Mon 26 Aug 24

138 Greystones Road - Open Garden for NGS

This typical, small suburban plot has been developed into a lovely garden over 20 yrs. It features many trees and acers combined with stunning late..... more >

138 Greystones Road, Sheffield S11 7BR

Sun 25 Aug 24

128 Greystones Road - Open Garden for NGS

A suburban, north facing garden on a steep hill. Natural springs create a damp habitat perfect for candelabra primulas, astilbes and meadowsweet and..... more >

128 Greystones Road, Sheffield S11 7BR

Sun 25 Aug 24

Gladiator takeover comes to Meadowhall with epic meet and greet

This Saturday (24th August), Meadowhall will welcome stars of the hit BBC One TV show, Gladiators, in an action-packed experience offering visitors... more >

Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield S9 1EP

Sat 24 Aug 24

Meadowhall's Ultimate Bank Holiday Party at Summer Beach Club

This weekend, Meadowhall’s Summer Beach Club will be hosting the ultimate summer bank holiday party suitable for all the family to come along and... more >

Summer Beach Club Meadowhall Sheffield S9 1EP

Fri 23 Aug 24

Sheffield Skeptics in the Pub

Sheffield Skeptics in the Pub was founded in December 2009 and is a good way for people from all walks of life to hear from experts and discuss with... more >

Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Farm Road, Sheffield S2 2TP

Mon 19 Aug 24

Robin Hood

Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone's... more >

Sheffield Botanical Gardens S11 8RB

Wed 14 Aug 24

Brodsworth Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Step back in time to the 1860s in the extraordinary surroundings of Brodsworth Hall, exquisitely restored to their Victorian splendour... more >

Brodsworth Hall, Doncaster DN5 7XJ

Wed 14 Aug 24

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the..... more >

Sheffield Botanical Gardens S11 8RB

Wed 7 Aug 24

Summer Craft Sessions @The Rigby Suite Metrodome by Explorer Education

Come and join in the crafty summer fun, Drop in session. We Will be making wind chimes, seaside scenes and bug pot decorations in the lovely Rigby..... more >

The Metrodome Leisure Complex Barnsley Barnsley Metrodome Queens Ground, Queens Road, Barnsley S71 1AN

Thu 1 Aug 24

Cawthorne Village Hall Collectors Fair and Flea Market

Variety of stalls Coins/Stamps/postcards Vintage House Hold Clothing/jewellery Vintage tools and gardening equipment Bring Antiques and... more >

Tivy Dl, Cawthorne, Barnsley , Cawthorne S75 4EH

Sun 28 Jul 24

Fusion Summer Camps at Thurnscoe

Active Fusion’s holiday camps are designed to keep the half-term fun, fit and healthy! We designed them to keep kids active, introduce them to new..... more >

Houghton Road Community Centre, Thurnscoe S63 0JY

Thu 25 Jul 24

Paranormal & Psychic Event with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr

Step into the extraordinary as Marcus takes the stage, conducting captivating Paranormal Investigations and channeling messages from the spirit world... more >

Holiday Inn Rotherham-Sheffield, M1,JCT.33, an IHG Hotel, W Bawtry Rd, Rotherham, Rotherham S60 2XL

Sat 20 Jul 24

Meadowhall's Summer Beach Club is back and bigger than ever!

Meadowhall has announced the return of its hugely popular Summer Beach Club, with this year’s event set to be bigger and better than ever... more >

Meadowhall, Sheffield S9 1EP

Fri 19 Jul 24

The Importance of Being Earnest

Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…?... more >

Sheffield Botanical Gardens S11 8RB

Thu 18 Jul 24

Sheffield Skeptics in the Pub

Sheffield Skeptics in the Pub was founded in December 2009 and is a good way for people from all walks of life to hear from experts and discuss with... more >

Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Farm Road, Sheffield S2 2TP

Mon 15 Jul 24

Brassed On

Barnsley big free festival of brass music returns for its third year. Enjoy performances by headliners Grimethorpe Colliery Band and an eclectic mix..... more >

The Glass Works Square May Day Green Barnsley S70 1GW

Sat 13 Jul 24

Come and Play with Cory Band

The mighty Cory Band invites YOU, a brass or percussion player of any age or skill level, to a once-in-a-lifetime experience!... more >

Barnsley Civic Hanson St S70 2HZ

Sat 6 Jul 24

FREE taster session with the Doncaster Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Doncaster Rock Choir... more >

Hall Cross Academy, St Michael’s Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster DN4 5LU

Mon 1 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

Niagara Conference Centre Craft Fair 30th June

The Niagara Craft fair will feature 30 Stalls packed full of locally made crafts, Produce and products. Join us on the 30th June 10am to 3pm... more >

Niagara Conference Centre, Niagara Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S6 1LU

Sun 30 Jun 24

Fernleigh - Open Garden for NGS

Plantswoman's acre cottage style suburban garden. Large variety of unusual plants set in different areas provide year-round interest... more >

Fernleigh, Sheffield S8 7RT

Sun 30 Jun 24

Leeds Inflatable 5km

Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!... more >

Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG

Sat 29 Jun 24

Live Pro-Wrestling Charity Show with Gladiators Finalist

Pursuit Pro Wrestling (PPW), a wrestling training facility in Sheffield city centre, is hosting a pro-wrestling event to raise vital funds for The... more >

PPW Wrestling, Unit 8 Fitzwalter Road, Sheffield S2 2SP

Sun 23 Jun 24

I am Mark

Actor Stefan Smart presents a dramatised re-telling of St Mark's Gospel. Experience the story of Jesus as it might have been heard by his early..... more >

St Andrew’s United Reformed Church Upper Hanover Street Sheffield S3 7RQ

Fri 21 Jun 24

Sheffield Skeptics in the Pub

Sheffield Skeptics in the Pub was founded in December 2009 and is a good way for people from all walks of life to hear from experts and discuss with... more >

Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Farm Road, Sheffield S2 2TP

Mon 17 Jun 24

3 Embankment Road - Open Garden for NGS

Immaculate, compact, city garden with cottage style planting. Well stocked borders of interesting, carefully selected herbaceous perennials... more >

3 Embankment Road, Sheffield S10 1EZ

Sun 9 Jun 24

Aston Hall Hotel Craft Fair 9th June

Join us at the historic Aston Hall Hotel on 9th June. Over 25 Stalls with fantastic crafts and produce. Free parking and free entry... more >

Aston Hall Hotel, Worksop Road, Aston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S26 2EE

Sun 9 Jun 24

The Three Inch Fools UK Tour: Wentworth Woodhouse

The Three Inch Fools, known for their contemporary spin on the traditional touring troupe, are preparing for a summer that will go down in (Early... more >

Wentworth Woodhouse Wentworth Rotherham South Yorkshire S62 7TQ

Sat 8 Jun 24

Greenhill Open Gardens

14 local gardens will be open across the weekend for visitors to enjoy and take inspiration from. 11 gardens will be open on Saturday & 10 gardens..... more >

Greenhill Community Library, Hemper Lane, Sheffield S8 7FE

Sat 8 Jun 24

Johns' Boys Welsh Male Choir as seen on Britian's Got Talent

Experience the unforgettable sound of Johns' Boys Welsh Male Choir as The Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists embark on their 2024 UK... more >

Middlesbrough Town Hall Albert Road Middlesbrough TS1 2QJ

Sat 8 Jun 24

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Things to do around South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire offers a diverse range of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, there's something for everyone in this vibrant county. Let's explore some of the best things to do:

1. Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Doncaster:
- Managed by English Heritage, Brodsworth Hall is a beautifully preserved Victorian country estate. Visitors can step back in time and experience the upper-class lifestyle of the 1860s. Explore period furniture, dramatic architecture, and meticulously restored gardens. Fun fact: The Thellusson family, former owners of the house, maintained these gardens with care. There's also a tearoom for refreshments, making it a great day out for all ages.

2. Peak District National Park:
- South Yorkshire serves as the eastern gateway to the Peak District National Park. This sparsely populated rural region boasts windswept moorland, rolling hills, and marked hiking trails. Look out for wildlife like buzzards, hen harriers, and red deer. It's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and makes an excellent day trip from Sheffield.

3. Yorkshire Wildlife Park and South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, Doncaster:
- Combine a visit to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park with a trip to the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum. Get up close to animals and explore aviation history in one exciting day.

4. The Winter Garden, Sheffield:
- Sheffield's Winter Garden is Europe's largest urban glasshouse. Admire exotic plants, relax in the lush surroundings, and enjoy a peaceful escape in the heart of the city.

5. Explore Sheffield:
- Sheffield, known for its industrial heritage, offers a mix of cultural attractions, green spaces, and vibrant markets. Visit museums, art galleries, and historic sites like Sheffield Cathedral and Kelham Island Museum.

6. Rotherham and Barnsley:
- Explore the towns of Rotherham and Barnsley. Discover local history, visit markets, and enjoy riverside walks along the River Don.

7. Doncaster:
- Doncaster boasts historic architecture, including the Doncaster Minster and the Mansion House. Explore the town center, browse shops, and dine in local cafes.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in heritage, nature, or family fun, South Yorkshire promises an unforgettable day out!