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Sheffield Performing Arts

Sheffield · ages 3-18

Musical theatre, dance and acting classes for kids and teens, with recording sessions and party packages for existing students.

Free parkingPublic transport nearby

Shepherd Wheel

Sheffield

A free peek inside a real water-powered grinding workshop from the 1500s, tucked by Endcliffe Park.

Step-free access

Sherwood Forest Railway

Kings Clipstone

Ride a little steam train through the cuttings then burn energy on the play areas, from £4 for children.

ToiletsCafé

Sherwood Observatory

Sutton-in-Ashfield

A planetarium and observatory near Mansfield where kids get hands-on with telescopes at open events, arrive early to explore the exhibition and grab a bite at the volunteer-run café first.

Blue badge parkingBooking requiredCaféEV charging+6 more

Sherwood Pines

Kings Clipstone

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

CaféParking

Showroom Café Bar

Sheffield

Relaxed weekend film screenings for kids in a proper independent cinema, with a café bar to fill the rest of the morning.

Accessible toiletBike parkingBlue badge parkingCafé+4 more

Showroom Cinema

Sheffield · ages 0+

An independent cinema in the Cultural Industries Quarter with relaxed screenings, a kids menu and a proper café bar for before or after the film.

Accessible toiletBike parkingBlue badge parkingCafé+9 more

Sidney & Matilda

Sheffield

A late-night Sheffield gig venue with several rooms, tickets from £5 in advance and £8 on the door.

Silverhill Wood

Sutton-in-Ashfield

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

Dog friendlyFree parkingOutdoor playParking+2 more

Sir Jack

Bramley

A family-friendly Bramley pub with carvery meals, indoor and outdoor play and a handy spot for a relaxed meal.

Indoor playOutdoor playFood on siteFree parking+2 more

Sir Jack Wacky Warehouse

Rotherham · ages 0-12

A soft play barn with slides, tunnels and ball pits, plus an outdoor area and a fenced tots corner.

Birthday partiesCaféFree parkingIndoor play+5 more

Site Gallery

Sheffield

A contemporary art gallery with drop-in workshops, a café, and a family silent disco with headphones and bubbles.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféDog friendly+5 more

Slick City Action Park Nottingham

Nottingham · ages 4+

Nottingham - Slick City indoor slide action park in Lenton, dry slides and Air Courts from £14.95.

CaféBirthday partiesBooking required

South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum

Doncaster

Climb into a real Vulcan Bomber and a Hawk T.1 jet cockpit among a full collection of parked aircraft and helicopters.

CaféDog friendlyEV chargingGift shop+3 more

South Yorkshire Transport Museum

Rotherham

Old buses and cars you can get right up close to, plus free rides on the historic fleet, one Sunday a month.

Blue badge parkingCaféCard onlyFree parking+4 more

Speedwell Cavern

Castleton · ages 5-15

A boat ride into a flooded lead mine to see the Bottomless Pit, down 106 steps in Castleton.

Booking requiredParking

St. Matthew’s Church : Sheffield

Sheffield · ages 0-4

Free toddler group with live piano on Fridays, plus a quiet play corner in church any day of the week.

Baby changeCaféStep-free accessToilets

Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre - Canal & River Trust

Huddersfield

Boat trips through Britain's longest canal tunnel, plus a towpath walk and tea and cake afterwards.

CaféCard onlyParkingToilets+1 more

Story Teller

Parkgate

A family-friendly Parkgate pub with carvery meals, play facilities and easy access to Rotherham's retail area.

Indoor playOutdoor playFood on siteFree parking+1 more

Structure Sport and Fitness

Sheffield

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

Studio 62

Rotherham

Paint pottery, print a tote bag or press clay into a name plaque, with party packages for groups.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredGroup bookingsIndoor play

Studio Bare Ceramics

Sheffield

Paint your own pottery or have a go at handbuilding, then leave it with them to glaze and fire.

Booking required

Studio Mia Ceramics

Sheffield · ages 13+

A proper pottery studio in Sheffield where teenagers and adults can try throwing on the wheel or slabwork, then paint what they make.

Summer Beach Club

Sheffield · ages 0+

Outdoor summer pop-up at Meadowhall with water slides, a roller coaster and fairground rides for a whole afternoon out.

Booking requiredFree parkingFood on sitePicnics allowed