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Family days out in and around Sheffield, each one written up honestly with the details parents actually need.

306 places · page 9 of 13

Playroom Soft Play Centre Sheffieldfrom £2.50

Playroom Soft Play Centre Sheffield

Sheffield

Glowing ninja-style slides, digital wall games and soft climbing routes indoors, with sessions running 90 minutes.

Birthday partiesCaféIndoor playIndoor seating+3 more

Aerial view of rolling green countryside with fields, woodland, and lakes stretching to distant hills under blue sky.Free

Ponden Kirk & Fairy Cave

Keighley

A rocky crevice cave and gritstone outcrop on the moors above Haworth, tied to the Brontë novels.

A man carrying a young girl on his shoulders walks with a woman past a historic stone wall, all smiling.Free

Pontefract Castle

Pontefract

Ruined castle ruins to scramble round for free, with a playground, dungeon tours and a café that lets dogs in too.

Accessible toiletBike parkingBreastfeeding friendlyCafé+4 more

A tranquil lake surrounded by mixed woodland, grassland and reeds under a pale sky.Free

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

Grand Victorian stone building with domed tower and arched windows under overcast sky.Free

Post Hall Gallery

Sheffield

A free gallery to wander round exhibitions and degree shows, with lectures and events on some days.

Accessible toiletParkingPublic transport nearbyToilets+1 more

Pots to Paintfrom £9

Pots to Paint

Sheffield

Pick a pot, slap on the paint, and take home a mug or bowl that's properly yours, no kiln skills required.

Baby changeBooking requiredHigh chairsPram storage

Small group of young people enjoying a pizza party at a ceramics studio workshop table.from £10

Pottering Around Ceramics Studio

Sheffield · ages 0+

Paint your own pottery, from mugs to handprint plates, with over 180 pieces to pick from and no studio fee on top.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredIndoor seatingFood on site+1 more

Two women in safety helmets with climbing rope on a rocky outcrop overlooking moorland and valleys.from £79

Pure Outdoor - Peak District Outdoor Activities

Bamford · ages 4-12

Real rock faces, caves and bike trails around Bamford, taught in small groups rather than a taster and out you go.

Free parkingPublic transport nearby

Razzamataz Theatre school Preston, Lancashirefrom £25.68

Razzamataz Theatre Schools Sheffield

Sheffield · ages 2-18

Weekly dance, singing and acting classes in Sheffield split by age, from Tiny Tots right up to Seniors doing Broadway-style musical theatre.

Red Lion Todwick pub food still

Red Lion

Todwick

A traditional Todwick country pub with classic food, a beer garden and dog-friendly spaces.

Dog friendlyFree parkingWheelchair accessibleBooking required

Summer Italianate garden beds at Renishaw Hallfrom £6

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

Bare tree branches frame a calm reservoir with wooded hillside and distant building reflected in still water.

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

People dining and socialising on a rooftop terrace with wooden decking, potted plants, and a brick building with neon signage.

Riverside Kelham

Sheffield

A walk-in pub and restaurant by the river with a proper kids' menu, crayons at the table, and a garden to spread out in.

Accessible toiletAllergy awareBaby changeBirthday parties+9 more

Sailor in a small white dinghy with sail, on water in front of a modern clubhouse with spectators on a terrace.Free

Rother Valley Country Park

Sheffield

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

ParkingToiletsCaféPicnic area+2 more

Runaround Play Centrefrom £5.45

Runaround Play Centre

Sheffield · ages 1-12

A space-themed soft play centre where kids climb and slide, build bears and make slime, with food deals to save you cooking.

Birthday partiesCaféIndoor playFood on site+2 more

SEA LIFE Manchesterfrom £16

SEA LIFE Manchester

Manchester

Indoor aquarium at Trafford Palazzo - ocean tunnel, sharks, turtles and rays next to the Trafford Centre.

Free parkingParkingToiletsGift shop+6 more

Illuminated outdoor venue at dusk with food stalls, colourful canopies, seating areas and visitors gathered on a sandy ground beside a waterway.

STEELYARD

Sheffield

A family rave event brings all ages onto the dance floor, with five food traders and bars to fall back on.

Accessible toiletFood on siteToiletsWheelchair accessible

Geese and ducks gathered on grass and in water beside a tree-lined pond in a park.Free

Sandall Park

Doncaster

Free park with a zip-wire play area, woodland adventure play and football pitches, plus a café for when everyone flags.

CaféOutdoor playParkingPicnic area+1 more

Sharrow Community Forum

Sharrow Community Forum

Sheffield

A community building with a baby and toddler group, junior boxing, a youth club and holiday activity sessions under one roof.

CaféIndoor seatingParty roomsWheelchair accessible

Person in academic robes holding an umbrella in a city square with a Gothic cathedral and historic buildings in the background.Free

Sheffield Cathedral

Sheffield

Free to wander round, with lion sculptures to hunt down and a guided tour if you want the real story of the building.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféGift shop+5 more

Classical stone building with tall Corinthian columns, blue doors and blue sky above.

Sheffield City Hall

Sheffield

A proper old theatre venue for touring circus and comedy shows, with all the security faff of a big gig night.

Accessible toiletCard onlyDog friendlyHearing loop+2 more

Young child in Tudor costume standing in stone passageway at historic manor house.Free

Sheffield Manor Lodge

Sheffield

Tudor ruins, a lavender labyrinth and a sandpit to dig in, with school holiday trails and free tram links from Sheffield.

Accessible toiletAllergy awareBlue badge parkingCafé+9 more

Young man wearing striped shirt and glasses smiling at camera in front of ocean-themed backdrop with coral and sea creatures.

Sheffield Mencap & Gateway

Sheffield

Youth club, fitness, sport and performing arts sessions for disabled children and young people, run on weekday terms.

Orchestra conductor leading a large ensemble of young musicians playing violins and cellos on stage in a concert hall.

Sheffield Music Hub

Sheffield · ages 4-13

Free instrumental lessons and music group taster sessions for kids aged 4 to 13, from recorder club to samba drumming.

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