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Holy Trinity now New Testament Church of God
Today
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
Today, Fri 18 Sep
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...
Aston Reading Room
Today and Sat 12 Sep
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...
Bobby on the Beat: Sheffield's Last Police Box
Today and Sat 12 Sep
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...
Upperthorpe and Nether Upperthorpe: The Place, Its People and a Theatre - something for everyone in
Today to Sun 20 Sep
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...
Roots in a Place Exhibition
Today to Sun 13 Sep, Tue 15 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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...
St Matthew's Church, Carver Street
Today, Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
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’...
The Famous Sheffield Shop - Sheffield Heritage In Everyday Objects
Today, Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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...
Historic Cantley Racecourse Walk
Today, Tue 15 Sep
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...
Broomhill Community Library - Dig & Discover Archaeology
Today and Sat 12 Sep
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...
Handsworth Museum and Dovecote
Today to Mon 14 Sep
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...
Open Day at St Mary's Church, Kirk Bramwith
Today
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...
Counterfeit Seventies Show
Today
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...
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St Andrews URC Open Day
Today to Sun 20 Sep
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...
Become a Donny Spotter - an Interactive Family Quiz
Today, Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
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...
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin Handsworth & Handsworth Museum (Sheffield)
Today to Mon 14 Sep
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...
Parkwood Springs - from Deer Park to Country Park
Today
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...
St Andrew's Psalter Lane Church Craft Fair
Sat 12 Sep
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...
St Michael & All Angels Church Skelbrooke Acriculture and Quarrying Local History
Sat 12 Sep
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...
Open days at All Saints Darfield
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
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,...
St Peters Church Barnburgh
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
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
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...
Heritage of St Laurence's Church and the community of Adwick le Street
Sat 12 Sep
St Laurence's Church, Village Street, Adwick le Street, Doncaster DN6 7AD
Heritage Open Day: Church open for an informal visit to view the medieval architecture and artefacts and displays of local history...
Only 1 of 3 built in the UK! St Michael And All Angels Church, Great Houghton!
Sat 12 Sep
St.Michael And All Angels Church, Church Street, Great Houghton, Barnsley S720BL
Heritage Open Day: Explore a GradeII Listed church building. St.Michaels is only 1 of 3 Churches built in the Cromwellian era, with Jacobean Style...
Lindholme Hall Heritage Day
Sat 12 Sep
Lindholme Hall, Lindholme Bank Road, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster DN7 6DT
Heritage Open Day: Discover a hidden island in the heart of Hatfield Moors. Enjoy woodland walks, reflections from different faith traditions,...
St Mary's Worsbrough, Church and Churchyard Open weekend
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
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...
Doncaster Unitarian and Free Christian Church Open Afternoon
Sat 12 Sep
60A Hall Gate, Doncaster DN1 3PB
Heritage Open Day: Look around our historic building and learn about some of the historic figures who have met, spoken and sung here...
Artists and Makers at Work
Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
All Good Stuff at Butcher Works, 72 Arundel Street, Sheffield S1 2NS
Heritage Open Day: Artists and makers share how they create their work in an exhibition and in-person conversations and demonstrations in the...
RSPB Old Moor Joint Heritage Exhibitions, Talks and Performance Series
Sat 12 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
R S P B, Old Moor Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 0YF
Heritage Open Day: A Series of six free Exhibitions at RSPB Old Moor. No booking required.
Exhibitions are complimented with a series of talks and...
'Creative Business Women of Darfield'
Sat 12 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
2 Vicar Road, Darfield, Barnsley S73 9JZ
Heritage Open Day: A delve into three well known women in Darfield who had a big impact on the local area...
Broomhill Community Library to General Cemetery - Three Gardens Eighteen People Treasures Trail
Sat 12 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Broomhill Community Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield S10 5BR
Heritage Open Day: Self-guided trail starting at Broomhill’s Percy Cane Heritage Garden on to Sheffield Botanical Gardens ending at Sheffield...
Hemingfield Colliery Open Days, Exhibition and Tours
Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
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, Sun 13 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
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...
Open days at Freemasons Hall Dore
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
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 Mary Magdalene Church Campsall
Sat 12 Sep
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...
Felkirk; The history and heritage of St Peter's church
Sat 12 Sep
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...
Scissors Paper Stone - Lost and Found Exhibition
Sat 12 Sep, Tue 15 Sep to Thu 17 Sep
St John's Church, 5 Ranmoor Park Road, Ranmoor, Sheffield S10 3GX
Heritage Open Day: The September 2026 events focus on the Heritage Open Days at St John’s Church and explore the history of the original church...
Upper Chapel & Channing Hall (Unitarian)
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
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...
Open Day at St Peter's, Old Edlington
Sat 12 Sep
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. Wilfrid's Parish Church Open Day
Sat 12 Sep
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,...
St Mark's Church, Broomhill and Broomhall
Sat 12 Sep, Tue 15 Sep
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...
Viking Open day @ Conisbrough Castle
Sat 12 Sep
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...
St Cuthbert's Church Fishlake Open Day
Sat 12 Sep
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...
Brightholmlee Chapel, Wharncliffe Side
Sat 12 Sep
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, Sun 13 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
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...
St.Peter’s The White Church Warmsworth
Sat 12 Sep
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...
Geological Ramble around the General Cemetery
Sat 12 Sep
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...
Walkley's Victorian Cemetery - Open Day
Sat 12 Sep
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...
St James' Church, Norton
Sat 12 Sep to Tue 15 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
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...
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Sun 13 Sep
Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield S10 2LN
Heritage Open Day: Short tours of the Sheffield Botanical Gardens on Sunday 13th September, 11.30 - 4pm, last tour 3.00...
Broomhill Community Library - ‘Three Gardens Eighteen People Treasures Trail’
Sun 13 Sep
Broomhill Community Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield S10 5BR
Heritage Open Day: A guided tour following the new ‘Three Gardens Eighteen People Trail†from Broomhill Community Library to Sheffield Botanical...
Zion Graveyard Attercliffe
Sun 13 Sep
Zion Graveyard, Lawrence Street, Attercliffe, Sheffield S9 3RG
Heritage Open Day: Visit the forgotten burial place of Victorian anti-slavery campaigner Mary Ann Rawson...
Sports and Recreation - Guided Walk of Hyde Park Cemetery
Sun 13 Sep
Hyde Park Cemetery, Carr Lane, Doncaster DN4 5AA
Heritage Open Day: Join the Friends of Hyde Park Cemetery to discover sporting stars and popular pastimes from Doncaster’s rich history...
John the Baptist Church Wadworth Open Day
Sun 13 Sep
St John the Baptist Church, Old Church Lane, Wadworth, Doncaster DN11 9BW
Heritage Open Day: Fantastic medieval church with 21st century facilities in the centre of the old village with its origins in Saxon Times...
'Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth'
Sun 13 Sep
Holy Trinity Church, Main Street, Wentworth, Rotherham S62 7TX
Heritage Open Day: Explore the history of an historic estate church. This atmospheric, picturesque ruin started life as a church back in the 15th...
Conduit and Confinement - A Lodge Moor explore
Sun 13 Sep, Wed 16 Sep
51 bus terminus, Redmires Road, Sheffield S10 4LJ
Heritage Open Day: The beauty and history of Lodge Moor and Redmires. Reservoirs and conduit, a military base and prison camp, isolation hospitals...
Graves Park: 1926-2026 Centenary Walk
Sun 13 Sep, Tue 15 Sep
Graves Park, Top of Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield S8 8QA
Heritage Open Day: A walk within the original Graves Park, exploring the beauty and diversity of J G Graves's original gift to the citizens of...
Sheffield Street Art
Sun 13 Sep
Shalesmoor Tram Stop, Sheffield
Heritage Open Day: Kelham Island and Neepsend are major hubs of Sheffield’s thriving official Street Art scene...
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Sun 13 Sep, Tue 15 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Doncaster Brewery & Tap, 7 Young Street, Doncaster DN1 3EL
Heritage Open Day: Photography exhibition of Doncaster’s historic buildings comprising of buildings that are of quality, those that are in poor...
Open Door and Back Stage Tour at Bawtry Phoenix Theatre
Sun 13 Sep
The Phoenix Theatre, Station Road, Bawtry, Doncaster DN10 6PT
Heritage Open Day: A chance to have a Behind the Scenes tour of the Bawtry Phoenix Theatre once a Methodist Chapel A Primitive Methodist Chapel...
Bawtry Unmissable Building
Sun 13 Sep
1 station road, Bawtry, Doncaster DN10 6RQ
Heritage Open Day: Bawtry's Unmissable Building - Is the Methodist chapel opened in 1904 looking south down the High Street standing at...
Doncaster Heritage Art Exhibition
Sun 13 Sep, Tue 15 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Doncaster Brewery & Tap, 7 Young Street, Doncaster DN1 3EL
Heritage Open Day: Doncaster Heritage Art Exhibition There will be a Doncaster Heritge Art Exhibition in the Dystopia Lounge of Doncaster...
Bower Spring Cementation Furnace
Sun 13 Sep
Bower Spring Lane, off Gibraltar Street, Sheffield S3 8UB
Heritage Open Day: A chance to get up close to this recently restored 200 year old survivor of Sheffield's industrial past...
All Saints Ecclesall: Remarkable Sheffield Stories
Mon 14 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
All Saints Ecclesall, Ringinglow Road, Sheffield S11 7PP
Heritage Open Day: All Saints Church will be running a series of open days, talks and tours as part of Heritage Open Day...
Open Door at Doncaster Little Theatre
Mon 14 Sep and Tue 15 Sep
East Laith Gate, Doncaster DN1 1JD
Heritage Open Day: Looking back at the 30+ year history of the Little Theatre and theatre group Looking back at the 30+ year history of the Little...
St Mary's Church, Wheatley, Open Church & Guided Tour
Mon 14 Sep
59 St. Marys Road, Doncaster DN1 2NR
Heritage Open Day: St Mary's Church Wheatley, was opened in 1885, designed by Edmund Beckett, created Lord Grimethorpe a year later...
St Andrew's Psalter Lane Church
Mon 14 Sep to Fri 18 Sep
St Andrew's Psalter Lane Church, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL
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...
Wood Tools at Beehive Works
Mon 14 Sep to Fri 18 Sep
Beehive Works, 90 Milton Street, Sheffield
Heritage Open Day: A chance to visit this historic Grade II* listed Victorian cutlery factory, and see displays of traditional grinding at the home...
Pop-Up Exhibition: Doncaster Rovers Football Museum at Club Doncaster Sports Village
Mon 14 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Thu 17 Sep
DRFC Stadium, Club Doncaster Sports Village, Stadium Way, DRFC Stadium, Doncaster DN4 5JW
Heritage Open Day: Doncaster Rovers Football Museum pops up for the first time in its new location within the stadium especially for Heritage Open...
Did any of your family mine in any of the collieries linked to the Oaks?
Mon 14 Sep
Oaks Lane, Barnsley S70 3ET
Heritage Open Day: Come and check out the site of Barnsley Main Colliery and have a look in the museum on site...
Doncaster Rovers Stadium Tour at Club Doncaster Sports Village
Mon 14 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Thu 17 Sep
Doncaster Rovers FC, Club Doncaster Sports Village, Stadium Way, Doncaster DN4 5JW
Heritage Open Day: See behind the scenes with a guided tour of the stadium at the Club Doncaster Sports Village...
Bawtry Hall and Gardens Open Day
Tue 15 Sep
Bawtry Hall, South Parade, Bawtry, Doncaster DN10 6JH
Heritage Open Day: A chance to look around this Grade II Listed Building and its extensive gardens. Bawtry Hall, a Grade II listed building was...
Broomhill Community Library - FORK TALK!
Tue 15 Sep
Broomhill Community Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield S10 5BR
Heritage Open Day: Paul Iseard, who ran the Famous Sheffield Shop, will open the ‘fork talk’ with a quiz, before taking us on the journey of the...
Minster Of the Moor
Tue 15 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
St Mary's Church, Priory Road, Ecclesfield, Sheffield S35 9XZ
Heritage Open Day: What connects 12th century Benedictine monks, Admiral Lord Nelson, and The Brownies?...
'Drainspotting' - Sheffield's Victorian pavement features
Tue 15 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Next Chapter Books, 7 Rustlings Road, Sheffield S11 7AA
Heritage Open Day: A look at the history under our feet. Discover the social heritage that we walk over every day...
Beauchief Gardens - a guided tour
Tue 15 Sep
Beauchief Garden, Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield S17 3LB
Heritage Open Day: Slum clearance, snuff , the Titanic and a horse trough - all in a small tranquil garden between 4 rail tracks and a busy main...
Stocksbridge Museum and Heritage Centre
Tue 15 Sep
Town Hall, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 2DT
Heritage Open Day: This hidden gem of a museum houses a wealth of unique exhibits including a fabulous collection of Bolsterstone glassware & Midhope...
A Morning with our Stone Masons
Tue 15 Sep
Station Road, Hatfield, Doncaster DN7 6RX
Heritage Open Day: An interactive, hands on demonstration and opportunity to meet with the team from Matthias Garn- Master Mason, who have been...
Broomhill Community Library - Archiving Broomhill’s Everyday Histories
Wed 16 Sep
Broomhill Community Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield S10 5BR
Heritage Open Day: Interested in Broomhill’s heritage, family history and archiving? Do you have information on local people, places and stories?...
St Helena's Church High Street Austerfield HODS
Wed 16 Sep
St Helena's Church, High Street, Austerfield, Doncaster DN10 6QU
Heritage Open Day: St Helena's is an 11th century Norman church with beautiful Norman arches, a rare Sheela-na-Gig (only 16 in the country) and...
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Sheffield
Wed 16 Sep and Thu 17 Sep
Tapton Hall, Shore Lane, Sheffield S10 3BU
Embarking on its 29th year of touring, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience continues its universally acclaimed adaptation of the iconic TV series...
Tour of Danum Gallery, Library and Museum
Wed 16 Sep
Danum Gallery Library & Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BZ
Heritage Open Day: Danum Gallery, Library and Museum - Waterdale - DN1 3BZ
Wednesday, 16th September | Free | No Booking Required Join one of our...
Big Kid Circus Barnsley
Wed 16 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Events Area, Grange Lane S71 5QQ
Step right up and prepare to be transported back in time with Big Kid Circus: Jurassic — the most thrilling and imaginative production in the UK...
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Broomhill Community Library - Garden Tour & Tools from the Past
Wed 16 Sep
Broomhill Community Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield S10 5BR
Heritage Open Day: Tour of the Percy Cane heritage garden with Jill Sinclair. Join the garden volunteers in exploring some everyday tools past and...
Hooton Pagnell Hall Gardens Open Day
Wed 16 Sep
Hooton Pagnell Hall, Hooton Pagnell, Doncaster DN5 7BW
Heritage Open Day: We will be opening our Gardens, Tithe Barn and Summer House for an insight into the history of Hooton Pagnell Hall...
Guided tours of Rotherham Town Hall
Thu 17 Sep
The Crofts, Moorgate Street, Rotherham S60 2TH
Heritage Open Day: Town Hall staff to give two tours of the Town Hall on Thursday 17th September starting at 11am and a guided short stroll around...
Broomhill Community Library - Baronets and Beggars
Thu 17 Sep
Broomhill Community Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield S10 5BR
Heritage Open Day: How an ordinary Sheffield family became grand - and ordinary again! Geoffrey Harbord will explore how over 200 years the...
FREE taster session with the Barnsley Rock Choir
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, and more dates until Thu 26 Nov
Emmanuel Methodist Church, Huddersfield Road, Barnsley S75 1DT
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Rossington Hall Open Day
Thu 17 Sep
Rossington Hall, Great North Road, Rossington, Doncaster DN11 0HR
Heritage Open Day: A chance to look around this Grade 2 Listed Nineteenth Century Historic House not normally open to the general public Rossington...
Lives Behind the Counters - Friends of Wombwell Cemetery
Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Wombwell Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 8HY
Heritage Open Day: Once home to familiar faces like Mrs Bellamy and Mr Bailey, the High Street bustled with local shops at the heart of daily life...
Ancient White Willows - a unique living heritage
Thu 17 Sep
Fishlake Village Hall, Pinfold Lane, Fishlake, Doncaster DN7 5JR
Heritage Open Day: Join Professor Ian Rotherham as he explores the rich landscape heritage and high biodiversity value of the veteran white willows...
St Pauls Wordsworth Avenue Open Morning
Thu 17 Sep
St. Pauls Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield S5 9JH
Heritage Open Day: Come and look inside St Paul's Church Wordsworth Avenue - a Grade II* Listed building designed by Sir Basil Spence...
Quirky Churches Talk
Thu 17 Sep
St Lawrence Church, Station Road, Hatfield, Doncaster DN7 6RX
Heritage Open Day: An entertaining, interesting and interactive talk focusing on the often unseen sights and unheard stories contained in the rich...
Opening the Doors
Thu 17 Sep
St Peter in Chains Church, Chequer Road, Doncaster DN1 2AA
Heritage Open Day: Join the Doncaster Civic Trust to hear an illustrated talk by David Winpenny - Opening the Doors; A Brief History of Country House...
Working histories at Wentworth Castle Gardens
Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Park Drive, Lowe Lane, Wentworth Castle Gardens, Barnsley S75 3EN
Heritage Open Day: Explore glorious gardens, woodland and parkland, alongside some fascinating monuments and a Victorian Conservatory...
Open Day at St Nicholas Church Thorne
Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
St. Nicholas Church, Stonegate, Thorne, Doncaster DN8 5NP
Heritage Open Day: Visit St Nicholas Church 1st built in 1326. A disaster struck a funeral party crossing the mere to Hatfield Parish Church in 1326...
Drop in session
Fri 18 Sep
Cusworth Hall, Cusworth, Doncaster DN5 7TU
Heritage Open Day: A drop-in session at Cusworth Hall Join our social history curator to find out more about the lives of the Cusworth Hall servants...
Life in Fishlake during World War II
Fri 18 Sep
Fishlake Village Hall, Pinfold Lane, Fishlake, Doncaster DN7 5JR
Heritage Open Day: An exhibition of life in a rural village during World War II. Rationing, blackout, make do and mend...
St Marys Bell Tower, Tickhill
Sat 19 Sep
St Mary's Church, Tickhill, Doncaster DN11 9LZ
Heritage Open Day: Step Inside the Tower at St Mary’s, Tickhill
As part of Doncaster’s Heritage Day, visitors are warmly invited between 1000...
Tickhill Parish Room Open Day
Sat 19 Sep
Tickhill Parish Room, Northgate, Tickhill, Doncaster DN11 9HZ
Heritage Open Day: Grade II* Listed Parish Room fully open to the public with on hand guide The distinctive building known as the Parish Room on...
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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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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!