Parks & nature in Sheffield

Blacka Moor Nature Reserve

Sheffield

Free moorland walking with a real chance of spotting wild red deer and a proper hill to earn the view.

Bolehills BMX Track

Sheffield

A free outdoor BMX track in Sheffield with jumps and berms to ride, plus club sessions and volunteer days.

Chatsworth

Bakewell · ages 3-16

A vast garden of fountains and sculpture to roam, a farmyard for animal handling, and a woodland playground with big slides and water play.

Accessible toiletBooking requiredCaféDog friendly+8 more

Clumber Park

Worksop · ages 0+

Picnic by the lake, then roam the play area and long Lime Tree Avenue.

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Felley Priory Garden

Underwood · ages 0-16

Underwood - Felley Priory gardens near the M1, under-16s free, free parking, tea room (no dogs or picnics).

Accessible toiletBooking requiredCaféFree parking+7 more

Golden Beach Karaoke Bar 黄金海岸KTV

Leicester

Adults-only private karaoke rooms in Leicester city centre, from 5pm to 2am, with cocktails and food brought to your table.

Birthday partiesFood on siteParty rooms

Greno Woods

Sheffield

Free woodland with a toddler trail, downhill mountain bike runs and a bridleway loop for horse riders and cyclists.

Hardwick Hall

Chesterfield

Parkland picnic, woodland play trails and Bess of Hardwick's famous house - kids wider-estate tickets from £3.

ToiletsAccessible toiletBaby changeCafé+8 more

Langold Country Park Sea Scoundrel

Langold

A free pirate-themed splash pad with jet sprays and a slide, plus play areas and a skate park in the country park around it.

ToiletsCaféParkingChanging Places+3 more

Lyme

Disley · ages 0+

Deer park, Crow Wood playscape and gardens at Disley - park and garden from about £4.50 kids.

ToiletsParkingPicnic areaCafé+2 more

Nottingham Beach

Nottingham

A free pop-up beach with sand, a pool and paid rides in the middle of the city, open all summer.

Card onlyCash onlyToilets

Pavilion Gardens

Buxton

Free Victorian gardens with outdoor play parks, then hop the miniature train or boats when you fancy a paid treat.

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Poolsbrook Country Park

Chesterfield

Free country park with play areas, cycle trails and an orienteering route to work through before a coffee at the pavilion café.

CaféFree parkingOutdoor playPicnic area+1 more

Renishaw Hall & Gardens

Renishaw

Wander Italianate lawns, lake paths and woodland play, then refuel in the courtyard cafe when legs need a sit-down.

CaféGift shopPicnic areaDog friendly+2 more

Rivelin Reservoir

Sheffield

A flat circuit of walking, cycling and horse trails around a Sheffield reservoir, with the water itself strictly look-don't-touch.

Free parkingToilets

Rother Valley Country Park

Sheffield

Lakeside country park with seasonal petting farm, play area and cafes - free entry, paid parking, near Sheffield.

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Sherwood Pines

Kings Clipstone

Race the play trails and pedal paths under the pines - free forest entry, pay for parking.

CaféParking

Silverhill Wood

Sutton-in-Ashfield

Free reclaimed colliery woodland near Mansfield with cycling trails, orienteering and a dog selfie spot, no parking charges.

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Structure Sport and Fitness

Sheffield

A strength gym built around barbell training, strongman work and powerlifting, priced by the day, week or month.

The House Skate Park

Sheffield

An indoor skate park where you pay by the hour and stay as long as your legs hold out.

Winscar Reservoir

Sheffield

A flat tarmac bridleway round a big reservoir for walking or cycling, with free parking and picnic spots but no swimming.

Free parkingPicnics allowedToilets

Wood’s Fitness

Sheffield · ages 14+

A Sheffield gym for teens and adults, with cardio kit, free weights, boxing bags and Pilates or yoga classes.

Indoor seatingToilets