Top Things to do in South Yorkshire
Top Hotels in South Yorkshire
- 1. Jurys Inn Sheffield
- 2. Premier Inn Doncaster (Lakeside) hotel
- 3. Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield
- 4. Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel
- 5. Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel
- 6. Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall & Spa
- 7. Premier Inn Sheffield (Arena) hotel
- 8. The Garrison Hotel
- 9. Leopold Hotel Sheffield
- 10. Travelodge Sheffield Central Hotel
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What to do and see in South Yorkshire, England: The Best History Museums
Discover the best top things to do in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom including Wortley Top Forge Industrial Museum, Maurice Dobson Museum & Heritage Centre, Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum, Cannon Hall Museum, Clifton Park and Museum, Cusworth Hall, Kelham Island Museum, Shepherd Wheel, Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, Elsecar Heritage Centre.
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1. Wortley Top Forge Industrial Museum
2. Maurice Dobson Museum & Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
A small volunteer led and organised village museum that tells the story of Darfield's long industrial & social history. Housed in a restored 1750 Yeoman's residence, the museum opened in the year 2000 and has a large variety of displays illustrating the key factors of Darfield. The museum displays both domestic memorabilia, artefacts of local significance and much more!
Reviewed By G7746VIchristinem
I am a frequent visitor to the Maurice Dobson museum the staff are all volunteers and enthuse about it and they do their upmost to make us welcome they encourage children to participate and promote local artists long may they continue thank you one and all Christine and Terry
3. Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
4. Cannon Hall Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 367 reviews
Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens. The perfect day out for all the family.
Reviewed By therealpeteandlesley - Aspatria, United Kingdom
A great free museum set in lovely grounds with squirrels at every corner. The Georgian interior is straight out of an Austen novel complete with ballroom and drawing room plus a fantastic pre raphaelite gallery including works such as The Trial of Paris. Recommended for all ages
5. Clifton Park and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
Clifton Park was originally the private ground of Clifton House, and opened as a public park in 1891 with house opening as a museum in 1893. The park is now the home to one of the region's biggest and best play areas, with the Water Splash, toddler zone, sand play, and plenty for more adventurous kids including a giant tower slide and BMX/Skate plaza. The Museum offers a flavour of how the Walkers used to live as well as allowing you to discover the fascinating history of the Rotherham Borough. The park and museum are both free to visit. You can also participate in a wide range of activities throughout the year, some of which are chargeable. Whilst visiting make time to visit the Granary Cafe for a light lunch or a slice of cake and a refreshing drink. There is also a gift shop to buy your souvenirs.
Reviewed By hugho425 - Rotherham, United Kingdom
Went with daughter and gran daughter for a day out round the park and museum, plenty of rides water play area and little fairground rides, payable! Then onto the museum which is child friendly, this must rate as one of the best parks in the country
6. Cusworth Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 699 reviews
Cusworth Hall is an 18th-century Grade I listed country house in Cusworth, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire in the north of England. Set in the landscaped parklands of Cusworth Park, Cusworth Hall is a good example of a Georgian country house. It is now a country house museum.
Reviewed By wamo1963 - Conisbrough, United Kingdom
This is an excellent place to visit, very dog friendly, has a good walk a lake odd squirrel ???? we go here regular, butlers tea room good food friendly staff safe distance in place, well worth a visit parking free at moment due to vandals hope they get caught. Kids place area open enjoy your walk.
7. Kelham Island Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 663 reviews
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. Shepherd Wheel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
9. Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre is dedicated to the history and people of Barnsley. Visitors will uncover the incredible story of Barnsley told through centuries-old artefacts, documents, films and recordings that have been donated by people living and working in the borough. Unique, hands-on and interactive exhibits encourage visitors to explore the people and places of Barnsley, ultimately leading them to discover a town with amazing stories and a rich and diverse heritage. Free entry - seven days a week. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Reviewed By philipwD2181EX
i belive it tells the story of barnsley very well the people the mining and glass industry barnsley football club the markets the pubs and nightclubs the famous people it is well worth a visit.
10. Elsecar Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 545 reviews
Reviewed By Cassie2014jack
Great fair very busy lots too choose from plus the antique centre and the trains a credit too Barnsley
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