The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in South Yorkshire, England

October 16, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Discover the best top things to do in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom including The Lamp Room Theatre, The Vulcan Experience, The Academy Theatre, Will4Adventure, Reptile Rendezvous & Furry Friends, Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Kelham Island Museum, National Emergency Services Museum, Millennium Gallery, Pot House Hamlet.
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1. The Lamp Room Theatre

Westgate, Barnsley S70 2DX England +44 1226 249611 [email protected] http://www.barnsleylamproom.com/
Excellent
79%
Good
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Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 126 reviews

The Lamp Room Theatre

Born out of a derelict Methodist Chapel, the venue has been developed by a hard-working group of volunteers, who work alongside a small team of staff which include a Theatre Manger, Technical Manager, Box Office Manager, Bar Manager and Theatre Technician. Regular visitors are amazed at the changes which are made to make theatre-going in Barnsley a pleasure.

Reviewed By Sarah_PL1109MQ - Barnsley, United Kingdom

Fantastic show, very well acted and put together, by all concerned. Heart warming show. The lamproom is a lovely little theatre, comfortable seats, nice bar area and very friendly staff

2. The Vulcan Experience

Unit 4 Delta Court Sky Business Park Third Avenue, Doncaster DN9 3GE England +44 1302 623300 [email protected] http://www.vulcantothesky.org/appearances/aircraft-tours.html
Excellent
93%
Good
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Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 963 reviews

The Vulcan Experience

PLEASE NOTE: The Vulcan XH558 Engine Ground-Run Experience and The Vulcan XH558 Airside Tour are pre-booked visits only. Contact for current availability.

Reviewed By krystalzeta - Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Absolutely fantastic airside tour seeing the XH558 Vulcan in all her beauty! Me and my partner stayed at the Ramada hotel across the road from the airport where we met the crew in the reception after breakfast for the briefing. Cannot fault the friendly staff!! After tea and biscuits, we boarded a comfortable warm coach and set off to the aircraft. Whilst there we were able to freely roam, take lots of pictures, go inside the cockpit, see the bomb-bay doors open and were surrounded by lots of friendly staff who were full of interesting information and facts about the aircraft! 10/10 cannot fault a single thing with the experience. Me & Steve are even going to look into coming to one of the taxi run days in the near future ???? would highly recommend!!!

3. The Academy Theatre

311 Sheffield Road Birdwell, Barnsley S70 5TU England +44 1226 744442 [email protected] http://www.theacademytheatre.co.uk
Excellent
86%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
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5.0 based on 92 reviews

The Academy Theatre

The Academy Theatre is an excellent entertainment facility, officially opened on the 18th February 2004, this purpose built entertainment centre houses 172 tiered seats and offers the surrounding area a varied program of top-class entertainment both amateur and professional. The Theatre is also used as a performace platform for members of Take 2 Performing Arts Academy.

4. Will4Adventure

13 Spring Hill, Sheffield S10 1ET England +44 7791 860163 [email protected] http://www.will4adventure.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 195 reviews

Will4Adventure

Ideal for the complete novice to the budding mountaineer, Will4Adventure provide adventures, activities and courses for individuals, groups and families in the Peak District and beyond. Guided walks, rock climbing, fear of heights courses, navigation skills, abseiling, hill walking, free walking weekends and outdoor first aid training & more. Book online and join us for a great adventure!

Reviewed By paulhart384 - Oxford, United Kingdom

WOW What a weekend !! If you want to learn some basic navigation skills then come on Will's and Adam's weekend course. Adam was so good at getting his message across, very easy to understand. He initially gave us a 13 point self assessment questionnaire so we all knew the standard we we're at. Out on the hills we learned about orienteering the map correctly, using a compass, contours, recognising landmarks from the map, breaking the route into manageable sections, handrails, catching features and attack points. Pacing and Timing. Overall a great learning weekend, highly recommended. The best I've been on !!

5. Reptile Rendezvous & Furry Friends

7 Scot Lane ., Doncaster DN1 1EW England +44 7504 058980 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Reptilerendezvous
Excellent
99%
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5.0 based on 189 reviews

Reptile Rendezvous & Furry Friends

We now come to you! Meet the meerkats, skunk, owl or a range of reptiles and creep crawlies. Prices start from £50 in the Doncaster area!

Reviewed By Connors2_snc

Heard about this company before just not got around to visiting till yesterday and I'm so glad we did. Originally booked as a treat for the children but I honestly think me and my partner loved the experience just as much if not more .. we had an encounter with the meerkats . Great to be so close and personal able to stroke and touch them to see each little meerkat and their own personally characteristics. Staff are lovely everything from booking to being there ran smoothly happy to answer any questions and so helpful . Have a lovely young and very knowledgeable son who shared many interesting facts about the meerkats and informed us of all the other amazing animals that are available to have and encounter experience with too .. loved it so much so already discussing information for a birthday party! Took many amazing photos videos added my favourite to this review as it makes me laugh soo much each time . Would deffinatly recommend ! Can tell the animals are very well looked after and are more apart of their famliy too then just an unusual pet . Thank you x

6. Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA England +44 114 263 6951 [email protected] http://www.sheffieldcathedral.org/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 267 reviews

Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

The Cathedral is Sheffield's oldest building, the ancient heart of a great city, where God has been worshipped for over a thousand years. It has watched Sheffield grow and develop over the centuries, and it tells a story - of great women and men, of wars, of industry and commerce, and of the people who have lived in Sheffield. Here people have prayed, made music, offered hospitality and cared for the poor, as they do still today. The building reflects its many uses, with the traditional worship spaces including the grand high altar and the quiet crypt chapel, but also the busy conference centre, and the Archer Project area where the homeless and vulnerable find what they need Here every visitor will find something to interest them. You can book a special visit, or just call in and explore. You may find that a service is happening, in which case you can join in or not as you choose. Everyone is invited - Sheffield Cathedral is a place for all people. We are open every day of the year.

Reviewed By Skinnyjefd - Sheffield, United Kingdom

Lovely cathedral which is a great spot in Sheffield city centre. As a local of 28 years, I spent my first afternoon taking a look inside. It’s brilliant. Yea, there are some better cathedrals to see around the world, but the beauty of this being in Sheffield more than makes up for it. A must visit for anyone coming to Sheffield. Check out the fence of swords!

7. Kelham Island Museum

Kelham Island Museum Kelham Island Kelham Island, Sheffield S3 8RY England +44 114 272 2106 [email protected] http://www.simt.co.uk/kelham-island-museum
Excellent
59%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 663 reviews

Kelham Island Museum

Reviewed By BevC107 - Sheffield, United Kingdom

Kelham Island is one of Sheffield's most interesting museums. You can watch the Little Mesters (skilled craftspeople in silverware and steelware) fettling in their tiny workshops and be amazed by the River Don engine. If you have very little children with you, it might be wise to warn them beforehand that it is very noisy and the floor actually shakes when it's going full pelt. I really like the little stationary steam engines that go chunkety-chunk, wheels spinning and pulleys flapping. There is a section with very old cars like the Sheffield Simplex. Wall mounted posters tell of the Great Sheffield Flood when the newly built Dale Dyke Dam capsized in the middle of the night of 11th March 1864 and over 240 people drowned in the deluge. You can track the history of Sheffield's steelmaking from the tiny 14th century forges along its 5 rivers to the huge Atlas Works of the early 20th century. And Kelham Island has a great cafe of its own and there are 2 good pubs very nearby. But be warned, it's closed Fridays and Saturdays.

8. National Emergency Services Museum

101-109 West Bar Old Police/Fire Station, Sheffield S3 8PT England +44 114 249 1999 [email protected] http://www.visitnesm.org.uk
Excellent
63%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 353 reviews

National Emergency Services Museum

The National Emergency Services Museum is located in one of Yorkshire's first purpose built combined police, fire and ambulance stations in the centre of Steel City, Sheffield. Opened in 1983 with just two fire engines and a few small exhibits and only two of the building's 46 rooms open for the public to view. Since then, the museum has grown and grown year by year. There are now thousands of exhibits and 26 exhibition areas, around 45 vehicles on display and many more exhibits and vehicles currently in storage ready to be displayed we are still developing. The Museum is a Registered Charity and does not receive any major funding. Everything that you see here at the museum has been achieved by donations and your entry fees.We are always working to update the museum and make the museum more hands-on and interactive for visitors.

Reviewed By philipjB9971VQ - Aldershot, United Kingdom

The museum is located in the old West Bar combined Fire, Police and Ambulance station. As such it is an old building with some narrow corridors, worn steps and cobbled yard. Due to its age and function it is not easily accessible for those with mobility issues. However, the range of displays and vehicles for all of the emergency services over a significant period of time makes it a worthwhile visit. (There is even a full size retired RNLI Thames class lifeboat "City of Sheffield" in the rear yard). There are some good video displays,many period photographs and the original Police cells available to visit.The museum is staffed by retired emergency services volunteers who have a wealth of stories and experiences to share if you have the time.

48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP England +44 114 278 2600 [email protected] http://www.museums-sheffield.org.uk
Excellent
47%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 234 reviews

Millennium Gallery

The Millennium Gallery is Sheffield's premier destination for art, craft and design. Here you can see some of Sheffield's unique heritage, including the metalwork which made the city world famous, alongside contemporary art and design exhibitions.

Reviewed By Littleword - Rotherham, United Kingdom

The steel exhibition is excellent and free. Many visiting excellent exhibitions, many are free, Plus some craft shops and a great modern coffee shop.

10. Pot House Hamlet

Silkstone, Barnsley S75 4JU England +44 1226 792525 [email protected] http://www.pothousehamlet.co.uk
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 200 reviews

Pot House Hamlet

Destination to visit and tourist attraction with many amenities. The site is free to visit and has a cafe, boutique shops, animals to feed, garden centre, picnic areas and more! The area offers lots of stunning walks and cycle trails and Pot House Hamlet has free car parking allowing you to explore the area at your leisure.

Reviewed By flyingfox21 - Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Proving a firm favourite with us to treat ourselves, when possible, to lunch here when the dog is at the Groomers on the same site. On this occasion we scanned in and were offered a choice of two tables, as we were going to have paninis and coffees for lunch we went for table by the wood burning stove tucked away to one side, as other than a staff member top the stove up with wood twice we didn't have anyone walking past us. Track and trace had only recently come in with QR codes to be scanned on arrival. Easily done and no issues though. I had the steak and brie hot sandwich and it was very very nice !! Equally my daughters lunch with the hand cut chips was good - I was partial to stealing a few chips as they were amazing !! Then we just sat there with a coffee, no rush, until the groomer called my mobile phone to say our dog was ready for collection. There are other shops you could browse here too and a small petting area with animals popular with children, lovely place to stop off.....be warned the cafe does get busy ...one day I might get around to trying the tempting looking cake ! Note - Dogs are allowed inside too !!! In the summer there are often tables outdoors too, but once into autumn mostly indoors.

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