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Museums and Theatre
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 201 0618
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is a unique eighteenth century industrial works. As well as water wheels and tilt hammers you'll find the only intact crucible steel furnace surviving in the world today.
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens
Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 790270
Cannon Hall is a 17thC house remodelled in the 1760s by John Carr of York containing furniture, paintings, glassware and pottery, in a series of period rooms and galleries. Also regimental museum of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars. Set in 70 ac
Chatsworth house
Chatsworth House, Chatsworth, bakewell, DerbyShire, DE45 1PP
Tel: 01246 565300
Chatsworth looks across to the low hills that divide the Derwent and Wye valleys. The house is set in expansive parkland, and backed by wooded, rocky hills rising to heather moorland. Chatsworth's garden is one of the most famous in England. The house contains a unique collection of priceless paintings, furniture, Old Master drawings, neoclassical sculpture, books and other artefacts. Chatsworth has been selected as the United Kingdom's favourite country house several times.
Clifton Park Museum
Clifton Lane, Rotherham
Tel: 01709 336633
Local pottery, antiquities, natural and social history. Restored period kitchen. Major collection of Rockingham porcelain. Temporary exhibitions.
Cooper Gallery
Church Street, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 242905
frequently changing exhibitions of contemporary fine art, craft and mixed media. Cooper collections include 18thC and 19thC European paintings, drawings and watercolours.
Crucible Theatre
http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Tudor Square, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Tel: 0114 249 6000
Opened in 1971, the 980-seat Crucible auditorium was designed by Tanya Moiseiwitsch. The Crucible is the main producing venue in the Sheffield Theatres complex, but also receives some touring work as well as hosting the annual World Snooker Championships.
Cusworth Hall, Museum & Park
http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/cusworthhall
Cusworth Lane, Doncaster
Tel: 01302 782342
Cusworth Hall is an imposing, Grade 1listed, 18th century country house set in extensive landscaped parklands. It houses displays on the history of Doncaster and its people.
Cutlers hall
http://www.cutlers-hall-sheffield.co.uk
Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HG
Tel: 0114 2768149
A magnificent building, Culters Hall was built in 1832 and is a shining example of Victorian architecture. It is the finest livery hall in the north and home of the company of cutlers in hallamshire, in the heart of Sheffield city centre with stunning views of Sheffield cathedral.
Doncaster Mansion House
http://www.visitdoncaster.co.uk
High Street, Doncaster
Tel: 01302 734032
The elegant Mansion House has dominated the High Street for over 250 years. There are only 3 Civic Mansion Houses in Britain today, the others being York and London. It was designed by architect James Paine and officially opened in 1749.
Graves Art Gallery
http://www.sheffieldgalleries.org.uk
Surrey Street, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 278 255
At the gallery you can see Sheffield's outstanding collection of British and European Modern Art, work by Matisse, Picasso and Cezanne.
Kelham Island Museum
Alma Street, (off Corporation Street), Sheffield
Tel: 0114 272 2106
Principally covers the period 1750 to the present-day highlighting the major features of Sheffield's manufacturing industries and their development. Frequent temporary exhibitions and special events including annual Victorian Christmas market.
Library theatre
http://www.eventsheffield.co.uk/venue/162/library-theatre
Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ
Tel: 0114 273 4761
Events held at the Library Theatre include Sheffield Hallam University's Film Studies course, specialist film screenings, numerous theatre group productions, concerts and music hall shows.
Lyceum Theatre
http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Tudor Square, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Tel: 0114 249 6000
A traditional proscenium arch theatre, this 1068-seat listed building is Sprague's only surviving design outside London. The Lyceum is the main receiving venue for touring productions in the Sheffield Theatres complex,
Magna Science Adventure Centre
http://www.wentworthcastle.org
Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham
Tel: 01709 720002
Magna is the UK's 1st Science Adventure Centre set in the vast Templeborough steelworks in Rotherham. Fun is unavoidable here with giant interactives.
Museums Sheffield Millennium Galleries
http://www.sheffieldgalleries.org.uk
Arundel Gate, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 278 2600
Yorkshire's most exciting gallery. See exciting exhibitions of art, craft and design, the Metalwork Gallery showcasing the city's internationally important collection.
Old Holy Trinity Church
http://www.visitchurches.org.uk
Main Street, Wentworth, Rotherham
Tel: 07733 108553
Old Holy Trinity Church is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It contains a fabulous collection of 16th and 17th century monuments including that of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford executed in 1641.
Pot House Hamlet
http://www.pothousehamlet.co.uk
Silkstone, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 792525
Pot House Hamlet is a day out for all the family. Located only 2 miles from the M1 in the Yorkshire countryside. Walk along Silkstone beck down the ancient wagon way, feed the ducks, bring a picnic over looking Silkstone beck.
Roche Abbey (EH)
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk
Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Tel: 01709 812739
Dramatic ruins of a Cistercian Abbey founded in 1147, among limestone outcrops and with grounds landscaped by Capability Brown in 1774. Roche Abbey was a working monastery until its dissolution in June 1538 under Henry VIII.
Rotherham Civic Theatre
http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/theatres
Catherine Street, Rotherham
Tel: 01709 823640
Rotherham Civic Theatre was converted from a Congregational Church to create an intimate medium scale, proscenium arch performance space. The Theatre plays host to many companies throughout the year including professional one nighters.
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 267 1115
Extensive gardens with over 5,500 species of plants, Grade II Listed garden pavilion. Fully restored and containing a temperate plant collection. The Curators House provides a welcome refreshment stop in this wonderful oasis.
Sheffield Brewery Company Ltd
http://www.sheffieldbrewery.com
Unit 111, JC Albyn Complex, Burton Road, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 272 7256
The Sheffield Brewery is an independent micro-brewery producing some of the finest cask ales in Yorkshire. The newly installed bar means we can offer groups a great brewery tour. It is based in the heart of Sheffield's real ale corridor.
Sheffield Cathedral
http://www.sheffield-cathedral.co.uk
Church street, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 275 3434
Perpendicular church on earlier foundations, 20thC extension.
Sheffield peace gardens
http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out-about/city-centre/the-peace-gardens
Sheffield city centre, S1 2HH
Tel: 0114 2211900
The Peace Gardens are an award winning Public Square at the centre of the heart of the city developments, adjacent to the Winter Garden and within easy reach of the Millennium Galleries.
Sheffield winter garden
http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out-about/city-centre/the-winter-garden
Surrey Street, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 2211900
This stunning green world in the heart of the city is Sheffield's icon and we are very proud of its architectural splendour, It houses a superb display of more than 2,500 plants from around the globe.
The Lamproom Theatre
http://www.barnsleylamproom.com
Westgate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2DX
Tel: 01226 249611
Barnsley Theatre Trust was founded in June 1998 and The Lamproom Theatre opened its 187 seat auditorium in April 1999. Its main activity is to provide, promote and advance theatrical arts within and for the entire community of Barnsley.
Weston Park Museum
http://www.sheffieldgalleries.org.uk
Weston Park, Western Bank, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 278 2600
The cities amazing collections of beautiful, varied and unusual treasures will be brought to life by fascinating histories, incredible facts and hands-on interactives.
Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park
http://www.worsbroughmill.co.uk
Park Road, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 774527
Fully-operational 17thC watermill and 19thC engine mill. Displays of auxiliary machinery. A range of stoneground flours are produced for sale on the restored machine.
Retail
Barnsley Markets
Metropolitan Centre, Market Services, Upper Mayday Green, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 772246
Barnsley's famous market is over 700 years old, with both indoor and outdoor markets and a separate Meat & Fish Market. If it's variety you want then look no further than Barnsley Market.
Barnsley Town Centre
Town Centre, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 775728
Barnsley Town Centre is a hive of activity, shopping, fine dining and culture.
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 740203
For a shopping experience with a difference the Elsecar Heritage Centre could be just what you are looking for with shops dedicated to picture frames, crafts, arts, furniture, music and many more.
Lakeside Village
http://www.lakeside-village.co.uk
White Rose Way, Doncaster
Tel: 01302 366444
Lakeside Village has over 45 outlet shops to choose from offering up to 60% off the retailer's recommended prices on a host of famous brands including Clarks Factory Shop, Adidas, Marks & Spencer Outlet, Reebok and Next.
Meadowhall
Meadow Hall Centre, Sheffield
Tel: 0845 6006800
One of the UKs leading retail and leisure destinations
Penistone Market Town
http://www.visitpenistone.co.uk
Town Hall House, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 766202
The Pennine Heart of South Yorkshire. The Penistone area is situated partially within the Peak National Park. It is an area of villages set in gently rolling wooded hills. The market town of Penistone is set in the heart of this area.
Rotherham Town Centre
40 Bridgegate, Rotherham
Tel: 01709 835904
An attractive, compact centre, with pedestrianised shopping areas radiating from the magnificent Minster. With a mixture of high street favourites and small independent retailers make this a vibrant place to shop.
Sheffield City Centre
http://www.sheffieldcitycentre.com
Town Hall, Surrey Street, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 205 3547
A thriving attractive city centre, with lots of places to visit, things to do and a programme of events throughout the year. The city boasts the Winter Garden and Peace Gardens. The city is becoming a top UK destination.
Wath Market
http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/graphics/Business/Markets/
Wath Upon dearne district Market, Church street, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham
Tel: 01709 365021
A bustlling and vibrant district market which takes place every Wednesday on the car park next to the Saracens Head Public House.
Sports and Leisure
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk
Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Tel: 01302 722598
One of England's most complete surviving Victorian houses. Inside many of the original fixtures & fittings are still in place, although faded with time. Outside the 15 acres of woodland & gardens have been restored to their 1860's heyday.
Castle Howard
http://www.castlehoward.co.uk/
York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7DA
Tel: 01653 648 444
Visitors may enjoy extensive walks through woodland, formal gardens, along terraces or besides water, and view the buildings and sculpture in the landscape.
Concord Sports Centre
http://www.concordsportscentre.co.uk
Shiregreen Lane, Shiregreen, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 257 0053
Concord Sports Centre is a large and busy multi-purpose facility. After a £1.3m investment the centre now boasts brand new health & fitness facilities including 2 pools, sports halls, squash courts, indoor and outdoor football pitches.
Conisbrough Castle
http://www.conisbroughcastle.org.uk
Castle Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster
Tel: 01709 863329
Visit Conisbrough Castle and climb to the top of the magnificent keep for breath-taking views across the breadth of Yorkshire: from Emley Moor in the west to the docks at Goole in the east.
Don Valley Stadium
http://www.donvalleystadium.co.uk/
Don Valley Stadium, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL
Tel: 0114 223 3600
Don Valley stadium offers a wide variety of activities ranging from sports to music events, and also including a gym and children’s activities.
Doncaster Racecourse
http://www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
The Grandstand, Leger Way, Doncaster
Tel: 01302 304200
Doncaster Racecourse is a world class venue for horse racing in Yorkshire. For sheer spectacle, atmosphere and excitement a day at Doncaster Racecourse is a tradition that is hard to beat. Racing at Doncaster is a whole new experience.
Doncaster rovers
http://www.doncasterroversfc.premiumtv.co.uk
Keepmoat Stadium, stadium Way, lakeside, Doncaster, DN4 5JW
Tel: 01302 764664
The Club was formed in 1879 in response to the games growing popularity in Sheffield.
English Institute of Sport, Sheffield
http://www.sivltd.com/pages/24/english_institute_of_sport_sheffield.html
English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 223 5600
EISS is one of the countries most impressive outdoor sports facilities. Committed to the development of sport at all levels, EISS welcomes the general public, schools and athletes to benefit from the state of the art facilities available.
Hillsborough Leisure Centre (SIV)
http://www.hillsboroughlc.co.uk
Beulah Road, Penistone Road, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 231 2233
One of Sheffield's most popular family leisure centres and 3 times winner of the FIA UK Centre of the Year Award. It boasts a free form leisure pool with wave machine and slides and a State of the art Fitness centre and Health & Beauty Suite.
Ice Sheffield
Coleridge Road, Attercliffe, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 223 3900
This state of the art venue is the region's premier twin padded ice rink. Offering recreational skating, skating lessons and ice disco sessions alongside elite performances and ices sports development.
Keepmoat Stadium
http://www.keepmoatstadium.com
Stadium Way, Doncaster
Tel: 01302 762560
Keepmoat Stadium is a multiactivity venue situated within the prestigious Lakeside development just south of Doncaster town centre. It is designed to provide a high quality 15,000 seater sporting environment with a community focus.
Owlerton Stadium
http://www.owlertonstadium.co.uk
Penistone Road, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 2343074
The Stadium hosts some 260 greyhound racing meetings every year which comprise of some 150 evening meetings
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
Sheaf Street, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 223 3400
Ponds Forge hosts major sports events and is a leading community sports centre. Located in the city centre it is easy to get to and a great attraction for anyone looking to participate in sporting activity within first class facilities.
Pot House Hamlet
http://www.pothousehamlet.co.uk
Silkstone, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 792525
Pot House Hamlet is a day out for all the family. Located only 2 miles from the M1 in the Yorkshire countryside. Walk along Silkstone beck down the ancient wagon way, feed the ducks, bring a picnic over looking Silkstone beck.
Rother Valley Country Park
http://www.rothervalleycountrypark.co.uk
Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Rotherham
Tel: 0114 247 1452
Country Park with watersports centre, visitor and craft centres, nature reserve, special events, shop, cafe and walks.
RSPB Old Moor
Old Moor Lane, Off Manvers Way, Broomhill, Wombwell, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 751593
A nature reserve set in 250 acres of wetland, with a visitor centre, shop, cafe, adventure playground and facilities. RSPB Old Moor is a great place to see exciting birds and other wildlife from 7 hides along the trail.
Sheffield Arena
http://www.sheffieldarena.co.uk/
Sheffield Arena, Broughton Lane, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 256 5656
Sheffield Arena is a multi-purpose indoor entertainment centre. Since 1991 the venue has hosted the world's biggest names. From concerts to ice shows, to exhibitions and theatre shows. The Arena can accommodate from 3,500 to 12,500 people.
Sheffield eagles rugby league
http://www.sheffieldeagles.com
Don Valley Stadium, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL
Tel: 0114 2610326
Sheffield rugby union club
http://www.sheffieldrufc.co.uk
Abbeydale Park, Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S17 3LJ
Tel: 0114 2353414
Sheffield based rugby union club, their main local rivals are Sheffield Tigers RUFC
Sheffield ski village
http://www.sheffieldskivillage.co.uk
4 Vale Road, Sheffield, S39
Tel: 0114 276 9459
Sheffield Ski Village is currently Europe’s largest dry ski centre; its slopes cater perfectly for beginners and advanced riders.
Sheffield Steelers ice hockey
http://www.sheffieldsteelers.co.uk
Hallam Fm Arena, Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2DF
Tel: 0114 2423535
Sheffield Steelers are Sheffield’s major ice hockey team, based at Hallam Fm Arena and are the current Elite ice hockey league champions.
Sheffield Tigers rugby union
http://www.sheffieldtigers.co.uk
Dore Moor, Hathersage Road, Sheffield S17 3AB
Tel:
Sheffield based rugby union club.
Sheffield united football club
Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU
Tel: 0871 2221899
Formed in 1889 Sheffield United is one of Sheffield’s 2 major football clubs. Their stadium at Bramall Lane is the oldest major ground anywhere in the world, holding its first game in 1862.
Sheffield Wednesday football club
Hilsborough, Sheffield, S6 1SW
Tel: 0871 9951867
Sheffield Wednesday is one of the oldest professional clubs in the world, first joining the football league in 1892. Their stadium in Hilsborough holds up to 40.000
St Leger Horse Park
http://www.stlegerhorsepark.co.uk
Rossington Hall, Great North Road, Doncaster
Tel: 01302 864775
Set in the beautiful parkland around Rossington Hall, the St Leger Horse Park is a centre of excellence, it is open to horse riders, walkers, cyclists, conference delegates and includes an interactive museum for visitors.
The Dome Leisure Centre
Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster
Tel: 01302 370777
The Dome provides an excellent range of leisure, fitness and corporate facilities. With over 52 different activities on offer there is something for everyone. It is almost impossible to try everything in one day!
Trans Pennine Trail
http://www.transpenninetrail.org.uk
Barnsley MBC Planning & Transportation, PO Box 604, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 772574
Take a walk, cycle or horse ride on the Trans Pennine Trail, the first long distance multi-user trail in the UK. The coast-to-coast route is a journey of 215 miles between Hornsea in the east and Southport in the west via the Peak District
Tropical Butterfly House
http://www.butterflyhouse.co.uk
Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Nr Sheffield
Tel: 01909 569416
Discover a wild family day out, catch a glimpse of a faraway world and make friends with creatures great and small.
Wentworth Castle Gardens
http://www.wentworthcastle.org
Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 776040
"One of the nation's most sublime parkland estates" - Griff Rhys - Jones This magnificent 18th century parkland estate features over 26 listed monuments as well as a 60-acre garden which cares for National Plant Collections of Magn
Wortley Hall Gardens
Wortley Village, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 288 2100
Wortley Hall’s Gardens stand 11 miles to the north west of Sheffield in the village of Wortley. A sweeping driveway from the village leads you to the magnificent 26 acres of Gardens, which are laid out in the Italianate style.
Education
Sheffield Hallam university
Howard Street, Sheffield, S1
Tel: 0114 225 5555
The University is the sixth largest in the UK, with 30,000 students, over 4,000 staff and 650 courses. The last research assessment exercise in 2001 placed Sheffield Hallam joint top amongst the newer universities.
Sheffield University
Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN
Tel: 0114 222 2000
The University of Sheffield is a research university and is ranked within the worlds top 100 universities.
