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Open days at Freemasons Hall Dore

Sat 12 Sep 26 1 Woodland View, Abbeydale Road South, Dore, Sheffield S17 3LA Heritage Open Day: Discover the history of Dore Masonic Hall? Discover the links between the Sheffield & Rotherham Licenced Victualers Association,...

St James' Church, Norton

Sat 12 Sep 26 St James' Church, Norton Lane, Sheffield S8 8JQ Heritage Open Day: Visit St James' to explore the heritage of this 12th Century Church in the south of the city...
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St Peters Church Barnburgh

Sat 12 Sep 26 St Peters Church, Barnburgh, Doncaster DN5 7ES Heritage Open Day: This is a great opportunity to visit a Grade 1 listed example of a 12th century church The church is known as the Cat and Man...

Barnburgh Dovecote

Sat 12 Sep 26 Barnburgh Hall Gardens, Barnburgh, Doncaster DN5 7DS Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to view a well preserved 16th century octagonal dovecote, originally constructed as a wedding gift from the Lord...

St Mary's Worsbrough, Church and Churchyard Open weekend

Sat 12 Sep 26 St. Marys Church, Worsbrough Village, Worsbrough, Barnsley S70 5LW Heritage Open Day: We are encouraging people to come and visit our churchyard and open church. This historic church has lots of interesting...

St Mary Magdalene Church Campsall

Sat 12 Sep 26 St Mary Magdalene Church, The Avenue, Campsall, Doncaster DN6 9AG Heritage Open Day: Legend suggests that Robin Hood was married at St Mary Magdalene Church Campsall as centuries ago the village stood on the...

Hemingfield Colliery Open Days, Exhibition and Tours

Sat 12 Sep 26 Hemingfield Colliery, Wath Road/Pit Row, Barnsley S73 0NX Heritage Open Day: Visit this surviving Victorian colliery site. Sunk for Earl Fitzwilliam in the 1840s as Elsecar Low pit, working the Barnsley seam...

Canary Girls at work

Sat 12 Sep 26 Burngreave Cemetery North Chapel, Melrose Road, Sheffield S3 9DN Heritage Open Day: WWI changed the lives of many people, including Maud Bretherick who became a Shell Filler in a munitions factory, and died as a...

Viking Open day @ Conisbrough Castle

Sat 12 Sep 26 Conisbrough Castle, Castle Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster DN12 3BU Heritage Open Day: Spend the day with your favorite Castle Vikings. Learn the how they lived and watch them battle. Free entry to Conisbrough Castle...

Brightholmlee Chapel, Wharncliffe Side

Sat 12 Sep 26 Brightholmlee Chapel, 252 Main Road, Wharncliffe Side, Sheffield S35 0DQ Heritage Open Day: Visit this historic chapel dating from 1807 and learn about the fascinating history of the ancient village of Wharncliffe Side,...

Artist Vicki Smith

Sat 12 Sep 26 North Chapel, Burngreave Cemetery, Melrose Road, Sheffield S3 9DN Heritage Open Day: Vicki has been our Artist in Residence for many years and has created two new arrangements for this Festival, You can also view...

Upper Chapel & Channing Hall (Unitarian)

Sat 12 Sep 26 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2JD Heritage Open Day: Come and visit Upper Chapel, dating from 1700. It is infused with stories connected to Sheffield's rich history...

St Cuthbert's Church Fishlake Open Day

Sat 12 Sep 26 St Cuthbert's Church, Church Lane, Fishlake, Doncaster DN7 5JP Heritage Open Day: A chance to look around this Grade 1 Norman Church in the centre of Fishlake St Cuthbert's Church is a Grade 1 listed Norman...

Meadowhall to host Gruffalo event this weekend

Sat 12 Sep 26 Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield S9 1EP Meadowhall has partnered with the National Literacy Trust to host a weekend of free activities to celebrate the publication of Gruffalo Granny - the...

St Mark's Church, Broomhill and Broomhall

Sat 12 Sep 26 St Mark's Church, Broomhill and Broomhall, Broomfield Road, Sheffield S10 2SE Heritage Open Day: A chance to visit to the architect George Pace's finest parish church with its stained glass by John Piper, Harry Stammers...

Open Day at St Peter's, Old Edlington

Sat 12 Sep 26 St Peter's Church, Old Edlington, Doncaster DN12 1PZ Heritage Open Day: A beautiful Norman Church with elaborate carvings. St Peter's was the first church to be vested with the Churches...

St Andrew's Psalter Lane Church Craft Fair

Sat 12 Sep 26 St Andrew's Psalter Lane Church, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL Heritage Open Day: Come and browse a selection of stalls selling a wide range of hand-made items while enjoying the space and light of our beautiful...

Open days at All Saints Darfield

Sat 12 Sep 26 Church Street, Darfield, Barnsley S73 9JX Heritage Open Day: Come and see how a typical Parish Church has developed over nine centuries. Darfield All Saints is a beautiful and ancient church,...

Felkirk; The history and heritage of St Peter's church

Sat 12 Sep 26 St Peter's Parish Church, Church Lane, Felkirk, Barnsley S72 9DH Heritage Open Day: The area known as Felkirk is small but its heritage is full of depth and character...

St Michael & All Angels Church Skelbrooke Acriculture and Quarrying Local History

Sat 12 Sep 26 St Michael & All Angels Church, Straight Lane, Skelbrooke, Doncaster DN68LX Heritage Open Day: Village church built in medieval times but nearly totally destroyed by fire in 1870. Rebuilt in Victorian style in 1872...

St. Wilfrid's Parish Church Open Day

Sat 12 Sep 26 St Wilfrid's Church, Church Lane, Cantley, Doncaster DN4 6QR Heritage Open Day: Open day for Grade 2 listed Medieval Parish Church A chance to look around this Grade 2 listed Medieval Parish Church in Cantley,...

Walkley's Victorian Cemetery - Open Day

Sat 12 Sep 26 Walkley Cemetery, Nichols Road, Sheffield S6 5DU Heritage Open Day: A chance to stroll through our beautiful burial ground, full of wildlife and rich in history...

Geological Ramble around the General Cemetery

Sat 12 Sep 26 The Gate House, Sheffield General Cemetery, Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield S11 8NT Heritage Open Day: Led by two Geologists from different working backgrounds we will look at rocks in the Cemetery, at the gatehouse entrance, and the...

St.Peter’s The White Church Warmsworth

Sat 12 Sep 26 St.Peter’s Church, 187 Warmsworth Road, Doncaster DN4 0TW Heritage Open Day: Church open to view archived records and exhibits. Textile exhibition and refreshments available...

Upperthorpe and Nether Upperthorpe: The Place, Its People and a Theatre - something for everyone in

Fri 11 Sep 26 Upperthorpe Library, Zest, 18 Upperthorpe, Sheffield S6 3NA Heritage Open Day: Based in Upperthorpe Library, an exhibition about the fascinating local history of the Little Theatre and the Sheffield...

The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin Handsworth & Handsworth Museum (Sheffield)

Fri 11 Sep 26 402 Handsworth Road, Handsworth, Sheffield S13 9BZ Heritage Open Day: A place full of history! Our church dates back to 1170. Our museum will be open at the same time and is situated in our Tudor...

The Famous Sheffield Shop - Sheffield Heritage In Everyday Objects

Fri 11 Sep 26 The Famous Sheffield Shop, 475 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8PP Heritage Open Day: How much do you know about the everyday objects found in all our homes? Scissors, table cutlery, kitchen knives, garden shears to...

St Matthew's Church, Carver Street

Fri 11 Sep 26 45 Carver Street, Sheffield S1 4FT Heritage Open Day: Historic St Matthew’s Church in the heart of the city is a beautiful example of the English Anglo-Catholic or ‘Ritualist’...

Open Day at St Mary's Church, Kirk Bramwith

Fri 11 Sep 26 St Mary's Church, Low Lane, Kirk Bramwith, Doncaster DN7 5SW Heritage Open Day: Come and look around this original Norman and see if you can spot the 26 mouse carvings Kirk Bramwith is described in the Doomsday...

Bobby on the Beat: Sheffield's Last Police Box

Fri 11 Sep 26 Police Box, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 2HY Heritage Open Day: Explore Sheffield's last surviving police box and our pop-up museum about the city's policing history...

Broomhill Community Library - Dig & Discover Archaeology

Fri 11 Sep 26 Broomhill Community Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield S10 5BR Heritage Open Day: Dig an excavation pit in the heritage garden behind the library to reveal some everyday items from the past...

Become a Donny Spotter - an Interactive Family Quiz

Fri 11 Sep 26 Doncaster Tourist Information Centre, 1 Priory Place, Doncaster DN1 1BL Heritage Open Day: A Self-Guided Walk for all the family which incorporates a treasure hunt spotting decorative and unusual features on City...

Roots in a Place Exhibition

Fri 11 Sep 26 Fronteer Gallery, Workshop 4 Craft Workshop Building, Orchard Square, Sheffield S1 2FB Heritage Open Day: Roots in a Place is a group exhibition at Fronteer Gallery in Sheffield, about Derbyshire, its places, customs and people...

Aston Reading Room

Fri 11 Sep 26 Aston Reading Room, Aughton Lane, Aston, Sheffield S26 2AN Heritage Open Day: Display of local history documents, maps and photos. History of community and lives of servicemen in two World Wars...

Parkwood Springs - from Deer Park to Country Park

Fri 11 Sep 26 Parkwood Springs Car Park, Shirecliffe Road, Sheffield S5 8XB Heritage Open Day: See the best views in Sheffield and hear how a medieval deer park provided materials for industry, a home for workers, a dump for...

Historic Cantley Racecourse Walk

Fri 11 Sep 26 Rose Hill Rise, Cantley, Doncaster DN4 5LE Heritage Open Day: Follow the route of the Cantley Race Track where the 1st running of the St. Leger Sweepstakes took place For half a century, from...

Holy Trinity now New Testament Church of God

Fri 11 Sep 26 1 Johnson Street, Sheffield S3 8GT Heritage Open Day: The New Testament Church of God was originally Holy Trinity Wicker Church. It was built in 1847 and consecrated by the Archbishop...

Sandygate and Carsick - Social history and world sporting heritage

Fri 11 Sep 26 Sandygate Ground, Sandygate Road, Sheffield S10 5SE Heritage Open Day: Explore Sandygate and Carsick, looking at the streets and buildings, and tracing part of the 1830s water works conduit that ran...

Handsworth Museum and Dovecote

Fri 11 Sep 26 St Mary's Parish Centre, Handsworth Main Road, Handsworth, Sheffield S13 9BZ Heritage Open Day: Handsworth Museum is situated in the stable range adjoining St Mary’s Parish Church, dating back to circa 1800...

St Andrews URC Open Day

Fri 11 Sep 26 St Andrew's URC, 84 Upper Hanover Street, Sheffield S3 7RQ Heritage Open Day: Designed by well-known Sheffield architects Flockton & Sons in Victorian Gothic style, it was opened in 1855 as a Presbyterian...

Counterfeit Seventies Show

Counterfeit Seventies Show Fri 11 Sep 26 Lamproom Theatre, Westgate, Barnsley S70 2DX Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit 60s show, the same team now bring you their unique 70s show, a decade of glam rock through to new wave...

Sheffield funeral home celebrates second anniversary of support group

Mon 7 Sep 26 10/56 Penistone Road North, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield S6 1LQ A funeral home in Sheffield is celebrating the second anniversary of its free bereavement café. Co-op John Fairest Funeralcare launched the...

InnerCityComedy – Comedy + R&B/Reggae Night 5th Sept

Sat 5 Sep 26 Genting St Paul’s Place, Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2NJ InnerCityComedy – Comedy + R&B/Reggae Night 5th Sept InnerCityComedy – Comedy + R&B/Reggae Night Live at Genting Casino Sheffield Doors 6:30PM...

Motorshow returns to Meadowhall this summer putting family fun in the

Mon 31 Aug 26 Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield S9 1EP Meadowhall has announced the return of its annual Motorshow this August, bringing star cars, supercars, classic motors and family entertainment to...

Meadowhall Motor Show

Mon 31 Aug 26 Meadowhall Centre Sheffield 0333 313 2000 S9 1EP Meadowhall is rolling out the red carpet this August bank holiday (Monday 31st August) as a fleet of Hollywood’s most iconic vehicles arrive for the...

138 Greystones Road - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 30 Aug 26 138 Greystones Road, Sheffield S11 7BR 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...

Fernleigh - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 30 Aug 26 Fernleigh, Sheffield S8 7RT Plantswoman's acre cottage style suburban garden. Large variety of unusual plants set in different areas provide year-round interest...

Free Food festival Arriving at Meadowhall this Bank Holiday

Sat 29 Aug 26 Meadowhall S9 1EP Meadowhall is inviting food lovers across the region to its ‘Feast Street’ event which is taking over the Oasis Courtyard with three days of street...

The Graves Park Food and Drink Festival 2026: A Summertime Feast

Sat 29 Aug 26 Graves Park, Hemsworth Rd, Sheffield S8 8LJ WE’RE BACK for 2026! Alright, Sheffield — we’re rolling back into Graves Park this August Bank Holiday Weekend (29th-31st), and yes, we’re...

Victorious Festival

Fri 28 Aug 26 Twisted Tea Rooms S70 1QW Solo show as part of the showcase of female artists hosted by twisted tea rooms
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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!
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