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Things to do in South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire covers 2 towns with 399 things to do mapped in total, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. The widest choice is around Sheffield and Doncaster.

The mix includes 338 free to visit, 60 indoor and 334 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Graves Park Animal Farm, Mayfield Alpacas, Tropical Butterfly House and Gulliver's Valley Resort — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

What’s on offer in South Yorkshire

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Phoenix Park and view park.
    225 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including rose park and Uproar! Play Barn.
    52 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Allotments and Lady Isabella's Garden.
    42 places
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum and Cusworth Hall.
    27 places
  5. 05
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including UpRoar Play Barn and Monkey Bizness.
    10 places
  6. 06
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Site Gallery and Two & Six Micropub.
    7 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in South Yorkshire?

This guide maps 399 places to visit across South Yorkshire, spread across 2 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in South Yorkshire?

Recognisable names in South Yorkshire include Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Graves Park Animal Farm, Mayfield Alpacas and Tropical Butterfly House. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in South Yorkshire?

338 of the places listed for South Yorkshire are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in South Yorkshire on a rainy day?

60 indoor options are recorded across South Yorkshire — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on South Yorkshire kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.