Every place in Sheffield

West Riding Small Locomotive Society (WRSLS)

Tingley

Free rides on a working miniature railway, open Sunday afternoons from April to September.

Birthday partiesCaféFood on site

West Street Live

Sheffield

A late-night venue on West Street that opens into the small hours, not somewhere you'd take the kids.

West Yorkshire Astronomical Society

Pontefract

Open nights with planetarium shows and real telescope observing, run in small groups so nobody's just staring at the back of someone's head.

Booking required

Weston Park Museum

Sheffield

Free Sheffield city museum - Egypt, wildlife and a play bus for under-fives when rain hits.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféGift shop+4 more

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust

Sheffield

Sheffield working farm with seasonal visitor days, animals and cafe - check open days before you go.

ParkingToiletsCaféOutdoor play+1 more

Wiggle & Wonder

Rotherham

Sensory play designed by a specialist, plus soft climbing and sliding structures for gentle, child-led exploration.

Birthday partiesCaféIndoor playPushchair friendly+1 more

Will4Adventure Ltd

Sheffield

Guided rock climbing, mountain biking and abseiling days out, booked in small private groups rather than turning up on the day.

Willow Tree Family Farm

Mansfield · ages 0-16

Hands-on animal encounters, from meerkats to alpaca trekking, on a pushchair-friendly farm with free parking.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesBooking required+5 more

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

Woodhouse Community Hub & Library

Sheffield

A small local library and community hub with short opening windows, useful for a quick book swap rather than a full outing.

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

Wortley Top Forge

Sheffield · ages 0-16

A working water-powered forge with real waterwheels turning, plus a miniature steam railway to ride round the site.

Accessible toiletBaby changePicnic areaPicnics allowed+1 more

YO! Sheffield Meadowhall

Sheffield

Sushi and Japanese street food off the kaiten belt at Meadowhall - walk-ins welcome, book ahead to skip queues.

Wheelchair accessibleWi-FiFood on site

Yard Ball

Sheffield · ages 4-14

Football-themed challenge arena in Sheffield where kids take on crossbar and speed-shot games against the clock.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredCaféFree parking+5 more

Yellow Arch Studios

Sheffield

A live music venue in Sheffield with gigs and events that run from acoustic afternoons to loud full band nights.

Accessible toiletFood on siteParkingParty rooms+1 more

Yorkshire Tactical activities Sheffield

Sheffield · ages 6+

Paintball, airsoft, laser tag and gel blaster battles on outdoor terrain, with laser tag standing in for the under-11s.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredGroup bookingsSchool visits

Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Doncaster · ages 0-15

Walk-through reserves, a dinosaur trail and giraffe feeding at a big Doncaster wildlife park with six play areas thrown in.

ParkingToiletsBaby changeCafé+12 more

Zizzi Sheffield Meadowhall

Sheffield

Italian pizza and pasta at Meadowhall - family-friendly chain with highchairs and a kids menu.

Baby changeWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi