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A plan takes shape - the architecture of art and design

Sat 13 Sep 25 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...

Broomhill Community Library - Exploring the Hidden Garden

Sat 13 Sep 25 Taptonville Road, Sheffield S10 5BR Heritage Open Day: Take a tour of the Percy Cane Heritage Garden with garden historian Jill Sinclair and see the latest creativity by the garden...
Discover Clubs and Organisations in South Yorkshire

Bawtry Masonic Hall Open Day

Sat 13 Sep 25 Bawtry Masonic Hall, Tickhill Road, Bawtry, Doncaster DN10 6LH Heritage Open Day: A chance to look around the Grade 2 listed, Bawtry Masonic Hall originally built in the 13th Century as a Chapel of the Hospital...

Open Dore - Dore Masonic Hall

Sat 13 Sep 25 Dore Masonic Hall, Woodland View, Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield S17 3LA Heritage Open Day: Visit the iconic building on Abbeydale Road South, what is the history of Dore Masonic Hall?...

Ecclesfield Parish Families Exhibition

Sat 13 Sep 25 Packhorse Lane, High Green, Sheffield S35 3HY Heritage Open Day: A photographic exhibition about famous and popular families from Ecclesfield Parish throughout the years...

St John's Ranmoor

Sat 13 Sep 25 5 Ranmoor Park Road, Sheffield S10 3GX Heritage Open Day: Discover what the Scissors Paper Stone community history project learned about the nineteenth and early twentieth century...

St Marie's RC Cathedral

Sat 13 Sep 25 Norfolk Row, Sheffield S1 2JB Heritage Open Day: A Victorian masterpiece was how this Sacred building was described when opened in 1850...

The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

Sat 13 Sep 25 The Octagon S10 2TQ Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present...

Betfred St Leger Day 2025

Sat 13 Sep 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN2 6BB Betfred St Leger Day is Back! You’re invited to experience all the excitement, prestige and festival-feels at one of the best and most...

Leger Day

Leger Day Sat 13 Sep 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Grandstand Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB DN6 2BB You're invited to experience all the excitement, prestige, and festival feels at one of the best and most highly-anticipated horse racing...

Heritage of St Laurence's Church and the community of Adwick le Street

Sat 13 Sep 25 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...

Hemingfield Colliery Open Days, Exhibition and Tours

Sat 13 Sep 25 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...

Green Open Spaces of Hillsborough

Sat 13 Sep 25 Stannington Road, Sheffield S6 5FL Heritage Open Day: Join us for a walking tour around the community gardens and open spaces of Hillsborough, Malin Bridge, Wisewood, and Wadsley,...

Viking Open day @ Conisbrough Castle

Sat 13 Sep 25 Conisbrough Castle, Castle Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster DN12 3BX Heritage Open Day: Explore Conisbrough Castle, meet Vikings in the Viking village and see Viking fighting displays Once again Conisbrough Castle will...

St Michael & All Angels Church Skelbrooke

Sat 13 Sep 25 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...

Brightholmlee Chapel, Wharncliffe Side

Sat 13 Sep 25 252 Main Road, Wharncliffe Side, Sheffield S35 0DQ Heritage Open Day: Visit this historic chapel dating from 1807 and learn about its fascinating history and that of the ancient village of Wharncliffe...

Worsbrough Local History Days

Sat 13 Sep 25 Park Road, Worsbrough, Barnsley S70 5LJ Heritage Open Day: Two-day history event celebrating Worsbrough's wonderful architecture and the rich industrial and social heritage...

Sheffield Curios & Quizzical

Fri 12 Sep 25 The Famous Sheffield Shop, 475 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8PP Heritage Open Day: Take advantage of our knowledge to discover family links to Sheffield cutlery, identify objects, their use & makers...

Aston Reading Room

Fri 12 Sep 25 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...

Mayfield Wesleyan Reform Church

Fri 12 Sep 25 Mayfield Wesleyan Reform Church, Mayfield Road, Sheffield S10 4PR Heritage Open Day: The chapel will be open for visitors to see the interior of the 125 year old building, and the triptych representing the local...

Sandygate and Carsick - Social history and world sporting heritage

Fri 12 Sep 25 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...

The Victoria Hall Grand Reveal!

Fri 12 Sep 25 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2JB Heritage Open Day: The Victoria Hall Grand Reveal! Join us for an exclusive tour of Victoria Hall's history and architecture, finishing in the...

Leger Doncaster Cup

Leger Doncaster Cup Fri 12 Sep 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Grandstand Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB DN6 2BB The second day of the iconic Betfred St Leger Festival attracts some of the most prestigious racing of the week, with the Betfred Doncaster Cup being...

Betfred St Leger Doncaster Cup Day 2025

Fri 12 Sep 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN2 6BB Don’t Miss Day Two of the Betfred St Leger Festival 2025 – Doncaster Cup Day Join us on Friday as the festival atmosphere continues with live...

St Matthew's Church, Carver Street

Fri 12 Sep 25 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’...

Sunny Side

Fri 12 Sep 25 Barnsley Civic, Eldon Street S70 2JL Sunny Side centres around K as he navigates the tumultuous adolescent journey whilst combatting his personal and social development after the world...

Handsworth Museum and Dovecote

Fri 12 Sep 25 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 Andrew's Psalter Lane Church

Fri 12 Sep 25 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...

Launch of the Stone Library, Sheffield Hallam University

Fri 12 Sep 25 Redmires building, University Green, Howard Street, Sheffield S1 2NT Heritage Open Day: Discover a unique resource, originally designed to enable one of London's leading building restoration contractors to...

Hawley Collection

Fri 12 Sep 25 Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8RY Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to see original trade catalogues, photographs and design documents from the Ken Hawley Archive celebrating the...

St. Wilfrid's Parish Church Open Day

Fri 12 Sep 25 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,...

Upper Chapel & Channing Hall (Unitarian)

Fri 12 Sep 25 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2JD Heritage Open Day: Take a tour around one of the oldest buildings in Sheffield and discover what a peaceful jewel the Chapel is...

The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin Handsworth Sheffield

Fri 12 Sep 25 St Mary the Virgin, Handsworth Road, Handsworth, Sheffield S13 9BZ Heritage Open Day: Beautiful stained glass windows and Icons; flower displays, displays by the bell ringers and Sword Dancers and there will be a...

Broomhill to General Cemetery - Three Gardens Treasures Trail

Fri 12 Sep 25 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...

St. Nicholas Church, Thorne

Fri 12 Sep 25 Stonegate, Thorne, Doncaster DN8 5NP Heritage Open Day: This ancient, Grade 1 listed church with many interesting architectural features, memorials and stained glass windows together...

Leger Ladies Day

Leger Ladies Day Thu 11 Sep 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Grandstand Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB DN6 2BB Whilst full entertainment for 2025 is yet to be confirmed, you can expect a mix of music, photo opportunities, as well as our normal variety of...

Betfred St Leger Ladies Day 2025

Thu 11 Sep 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN2 6BB Ladies Day at the Betfred St Leger Festival is back for 2025! What to Expect Expect a sea of stunning outfits and an array of Ladies Day hats on...

Rockin The Bowl

Sat 6 Sep 25 Forge Warehouse, 148 Effingham Road, Sheffield S4 7ZB Brace yourselves, rock fans – Sheffield and South Yorkshire’s biggest open-air celebration of pure, unfiltered rock ‘n’ roll is back!...

Fernleigh - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 31 Aug 25 Fernleigh, Sheffield S8 7RT Plantswoman's acre cottage style suburban garden. Large variety of unusual plants set in different areas provide year-round interest...

The Graves Park Food and Drink Festival 2025: A Summertime Feast

Sat 30 Aug 25 Graves Park, Hemsworth Rd, Sheffield S8 8LJ SHEFFIELD... The Secret is Out! BRAND NEW for 2025 is The Graves Park Food Festival, taking place on August 30th – August 31st within Sheffield’s...

128 Greystones Road - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 24 Aug 25 128 Greystones Road, Sheffield S11 7BR A suburban, north facing garden on a steep hill. Natural springs create a damp habitat perfect for candelabra primulas, astilbes and meadowsweet and...

138 Greystones Road - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 24 Aug 25 138 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...

Nottingham Brick Festival

Sun 24 Aug 25 Harvey Hadden Sports Village Wigman Rd Nottingham NG8 4PB A LEGO fan event dedicated to all things brick! This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO...

Sheffield Skeptics in the Pub

Mon 18 Aug 25 Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Farm Road, Sheffield S2 2TP 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...

The Ultimate 80's Party- Summer Saturday Series

Sat 16 Aug 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN2 6BB The Ultimate 80's Party Get ready to relive the best of the 80s with a night at the races you won’t forget!...

Summer Saturday- The Ultimate 80s Party

Summer Saturday- The Ultimate 80s Party Sat 16 Aug 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Grandstand Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB DN6 2BB Get ready to relive the best of the 80s with a night at the races you won't forget!¬ As part of our Summer Saturday Series, we're...

Great British Food Festival - Wentworth Woodhouse

Sat 16 Aug 25 Wentworth, Rotherham S62 7TQ Join us for a fabulous, family-friendly, foodie-fun festival at this stunning venue for the fourth year!...

Meadowhall and Sheffield Hospitals Charity launch 'Red Shoe Walk' for

Sun 3 Aug 25 Meadowhall, Sheffield S9 1EP On Sunday 3rd August at 10am, Meadowhall and Sheffield Hospitals Charity are inviting friends, family and colleagues to take on the first-ever Red...

Summer Saturday- Rock at the Races

Summer Saturday- Rock at the Races Sat 2 Aug 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Grandstand Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB DN6 2BB Get ready to experience a night of pure rock 'n' roll at Doncaster Racecourse! As part of our Summer Saturday Series, we're...

Rock at the Races- Summer Saturday Series 2025

Sat 2 Aug 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN2 6BB Rock at the Races Get ready to experience a night of pure rock ‘n’ roll at Doncaster Racecourse! As part of our Summer Saturday Series, we’re...

Sweet and Sour – The Ultimate Tribute To Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia

Sat 2 Aug 25 Octagon Centre S10 2TQ Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour–the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs...

90 Bents Road - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 26 Jul 25 90 Bents Road, Sheffield S11 9RL Plantswoman's north east facing garden with many unusual species. Patio with alpine troughs for year-round interest and pots of colourful...

Summer Afternoon Racing

Thu 24 Jul 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN2 6BB Join us for Afternoon Flat Racing in Doncaster – combining live sporting action, an entertaining atmosphere, and a scenic backdrop for a novel...

Summer Evening Flat Racing

Wed 23 Jul 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN2 6BB Join us for Evening Flat Racing in Doncaster – combining live sporting action, an entertaining atmosphere, and a scenic backdrop for a novel...

Sheffield Skeptics in the Pub

Mon 21 Jul 25 Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Farm Road, Sheffield S2 2TP 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...

Cowboys & Country- Summer Saturday Series 2025

Sat 19 Jul 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN2 6BB Cowboys & Country Race Night 2025 Yeehaw! Saddle up for an unforgettable Country and Western Race Night at Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday 19th...

Summer Saturday- Cowboy and Country

Summer Saturday- Cowboy and Country Sat 19 Jul 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Grandstand Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB DN6 2BB If you’re on the lookout for entertaining things to do in Doncaster this summer, our Summer Saturday Raceday’s will have you getting your groove on!...

Meadowhall's Summer Beach Club returns with its biggest line-up yet

Fri 18 Jul 25 Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield S9 1EP Meadowhall has announced the return of its hugely successful Summer Beach Club ahead of the school holidays - and this year, the fun is bigger,...

Open Rehearsal with Hathersage Brass Band

Sun 13 Jul 25 Green Lawns Community Centre, 8 Warren Walk, Sheffield S21 5RX Hathersage Brass Band: Come and join Hathersage Brass Band for an enjoyable evening of a wide range of music as part of a free open rehearsal.

Brass Band Concert

Sun 13 Jul 25 Elsecar Park Bandstand, Armroyd Lane, Barnsley S74 8EY Outdoor bandstand concert in a beautiful park setting. Cawthorne Band will be playing a lively programme of music based on popular films and...

Rotherham Brick Festival

Sun 13 Jul 25 Rotherham Leisure Complex Effingham Street Rotherham S65 1BL A LEGO fan event dedicated to all things brick! This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO...

Brassed On! Barnsley

Sat 12 Jul 25 The Glass Works Square, May Day Green, Barnsley S70 1GW Grimethorpe Colliery Band,Stannington Brass Band,Deadbeat Brass,Barnsley Brass,Frumptarn Guggenband,Barnsley Town Concert Band,Civic Fusion,Barnsley...

Summer Afternoon Flat Racing

Thu 10 Jul 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN2 6BB Join us for Afternoon Flat Racing in Doncaster – combining live sporting action, an entertaining atmosphere, and a scenic backdrop for a novel...

Hoylandswaine Well Dressing

Mon 7 Jul 25 Opposite The Lord Nelson Barnsley Road, Hoylandswaine, Nr Penistone S36 7JA Pictures made with flower petals and other natural materials pressed into clay and erected to decorate the well...

Songs and Brass - Postponed

Sun 6 Jul 25 Rose & Crown , Barnsley Road, Hoylandswaine, Nr Penistone, Sheffield S36 7JA An outdoor concert featuring Ship to Shore Shanty Singers from Holmfirth and North Skelton Band, an excellent first section Brass Band...

Oh, I do like to be beside the... Brass Band

Sun 6 Jul 25 St James Church, Tithe Barn Lane, Woodhouse S13 7LL Woodhouse Prize Band: Join Woodhouse Prize Band for a relaxed, family-friendly summer concert, 'Oh, I Do Like to Be Beside the.....

Scarecrow Trail

Sat 5 Jul 25 Hoylandswaine Village Hall, Haigh Lane, Hoylandswaine Nr Penistone , Sheffield (By the cricket field) S36 7JJ This is part of Swainefest - a weekend of events in the village of Hoylandswaine. The theme is TV Past and Present and there will be around 30...

Circles of Smiles - an Exhibition of Creative Wreaths

Sat 5 Jul 25 Hoylandswaine Parish Church, Haigh Lane, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield S36 7JQ An exhibition of traditional and quirky wreaths to make you smile. Light refreshments available. Saturday and Sunday 5th & 6th opening times...

Swainefest - Hoylandswaine Village Festival

Fri 4 Jul 25 Hoylandswaine Village, Nr Penistone , Sheffield Haigh Lane , Hoylandswaine S36 7JA A weekend of events for all ages. Friday - children's races and bbq cricket field from 6.00 Glamorous Nights concert - Village Hall 8...

Summer Afternoon Flat Racing

Fri 4 Jul 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN2 6BB Join us for Afternoon Flat Racing in Doncaster – combining live sporting action, an entertaining atmosphere, and a scenic backdrop for a novel...

Fernleigh - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 29 Jun 25 Fernleigh, Sheffield S8 7RT Plantswoman's acre cottage style suburban garden. Large variety of unusual plants set in different areas provide year-round interest...

Summer Saturday Series 2025- Vernon Kay

Sat 28 Jun 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN2 6BB Summer Anthems 2025 Get ready for an unforgettable night at the races at Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday, 28th June!...

Summer Saturdays- Vernon Kay DJ Set

Summer Saturdays- Vernon Kay DJ Set Sat 28 Jun 25 Doncaster Racecourse, Grandstand Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB DN6 2BB Get ready for an unforgettable night at the races at Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday, 28th June! As part of the Summer Saturday Series, we're...

Whatever the Weather!

Sat 28 Jun 25 Holy Trinity Church, Hall Grove Road, Millhouses, Sheffield S7 2GY Sterndale Singers, conducted by Robert Webb, invite you to celebrate our weather in a programme of choral music...
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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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