Top Things to do in South Yorkshire
Top Hotels in South Yorkshire
- 1. Jurys Inn Sheffield
- 2. Premier Inn Doncaster (Lakeside) hotel
- 3. Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield
- 4. Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel
- 5. Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel
- 6. Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall & Spa
- 7. Premier Inn Sheffield (Arena) hotel
- 8. The Garrison Hotel
- 9. Leopold Hotel Sheffield
- 10. Travelodge Sheffield Central Hotel
The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in South Yorkshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom including Holly Hagg Community farm, Adwick Washland, Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, Bolehill Wood, Rivelin Valley Nature Trail, RSPB Old Moor, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Wombwell Woods, Sprotbrough Flash nature reserve.
Restaurants in South Yorkshire
1. Holly Hagg Community farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 374 reviews
** CLOSED during Coronavirus outbreak ** Regular guided alpaca treks amidst woodland and beautiful scenery in Sheffield's Rivelin Valley. Advance booking for treks required via website. Monthly family friendly events to meet and feed the alpacas, go pond dipping and explore the 3 acre food growing garden and meadows. For these on-field events just turn up - details on Events section of the website. Volunteer sessions twice a week for fresh air, friendship and health. All welcome. Holly Hagg is a not-for-profit Community Farm.
Reviewed By bryonyp772
Santiago, who is known for his cheeky antics, was my friendly alpaca companion for today's walk. The Alpaca Trek, lead by enthusiastic, entertaining and down-to-earth members of the Holly Hagg Community Farm, has been one of my favourite and unique experiences this year. It was a lovely route and I enjoyed having Santiago's company, despite him walking me round in circles when I got his food out and when he wanted to jump in the bushes and eat them at many points throughout the walk. These antics made the walk interesting and gave us something laugh about. It may have been the first time he had seen sheep too, which was adorable! Santiago allowed me to stroke his back, neck and head - he was so soft and cuddly! The volunteers leading the trek were also very conscientious of social distancing guidelines and they followed those 'extra measures' to make sure everything was safe and healthy. I felt very comfortable with the set up and would definitely go again soon!
2. Adwick Washland
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 43ericb - Dodworth, United Kingdom
The Washlands are alive and kicking, birds galore, and all for nothing, it’s a fantastic place to visit, for anyone interested in nature.
3. Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary is an animal rescue centre in South Yorkshire. As well as adopting animals (horses, dogs, cats, rabbits and more) we have a number of things you can do here. Dog lovers can take our dogs out for a walk in the local area, cat lovers can visit and groom the cats and children can see the rabbits and other small animals. We also have two large jumble barns on site full of bric-a-brac, furniture, clothes and a book shop which is open Friday - Sunday 11am-3pm. We also have a cafe open at weekends 11am-3pm.
4. Bolehill Wood
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By mattfP1498KM - Sheffield, United Kingdom
A lovely little wood tucked away on the hillside. Favourite time of year is spring when there is a beautiful carpet of bluebells and the variety and volume of birdsong is impressive, but every season has its interests. Always wildlife to see including foxes, squirrels and deer. I visit at least weekly for a short walk or to get through to graves park to which it is connected.
5. Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By 642nickyc - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Starting from malin bridge enter the nature trail from the mouse hole and follow it passed an old mill pond to where you can split and go left by the next dam or right and cross the stepping stones, then onto rivelin park and across the bridge and follow the path to the s bends, cross the road and continue along the path passing old mill ponds and structures from an industry long gone, keep going and eventually you’ll come to the old post office which is the end of the nature trail, about 3-4 miles from here you’ve endless choices of where to go Hope this helps anyone interested Not suitable for infirm, pushchairs or wheelchairs in places due to the ground conditions, PS after heavy rain the river does cover the stones, don’t try an be a hero please and be safe
6. RSPB Old Moor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Are you looking for tranquil and idyllic, to escape the stresses of daily life, we are for you! Are you looking fun and events for the kids, we are for you. Our beautiful nature reserve has something for everyone, we have a fabulous visitor centre and cafe, beautiful places to walk and relax, great events and a funtastic playground area. Come on down for an excellent day out!
Reviewed By tan311 - Pontefract, United Kingdom
Visited recently and had a really lovely walk. We were also quite lucky as the weather was absolutely perfect for a long walk. Really enjoyed our visit and will be returning.
7. Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,008 reviews
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a unique walk-through wildlife park located just outside Doncaster, South Yorkshire. YWP brings families in touch with some of the world's most beautiful and at risk species inc Polar Bears, Black Rhino, Lions, Tigers and Giraffes plus around 400 other animals including 70 different species! Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a fantastic place to experience a truly breathtaking walkthrough wildlife adventure! Kids can enjoy our many indoor and outdoor adventure play zones and adults can relax in our themed dining outlets. Join us for special events through the year including Summer Safari Nights, Easter Adventures and our famous Christmas Fair! Looking for an extra special experience? Why not book onto an exclusive VIP behind-the-scenes tour and get even closer to the wildlife!
Reviewed By Hayley1609 - Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
I came here with my mum on the 26th August (bank holiday) and when we arrived there was a long queue as you would expect on a bank holiday! They are very organised getting people in! When we got in we went to see the lions first (I brought my camera with me and took lots of pictures of all the animals????) we saw 2 of the 9 lions but I don’t blame them for staying out of the sun! They were so cute! There is a information board telling you about the lions! After this we saw the polar bears and tigers! Then we went to get lunch! We went to ¡Caramba! And we got 2 kids meals I got the chicken nugget meal and my mum got the vegan nugget meal, both were served with potato wedges and a drink of your choice! They were very nice!! After lunch we saw the lemurs, wallaby’s , painted dogs, baboons etc and all of which were adorable!! :) There is lots of things to see and do here and I will definitely be returning and I would recommend to any animal lovers, like myself!!???????? (my photos won’t upload :( so here is the one photo I took on my phone of the camels ???? but they were adorable!)
8. Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 295 reviews
Nature paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs will wind you around a stunning, safe wetland habitat littered with pockets of woodland and wildflower meadows, and a cracking cafe is a great place for you recharge with friends. Hides allow you and your family to get up close and personal with birds such as woodpeckers and kingfishers and during your wander you may also encounter mammals such as roe deer and hedgehogs. The meadows during summer are full of butterflies on the wing in comparison to a snow laden winter where you may be lucky enough to spot our overwintering bitterns - this globally threatened species a real highlight to see for any wildlife watcher.Please note that we close over the Christmas period, check our website for details. We will be open every other day of the year (weather permitting) please see are website for further details. Unfortunately dogs, horses, bike, scooters etc are unfortunately not permitted on site.
Reviewed By IanL528
Always wanted to see a murmuration of starlings, and when we heard it happened here we couldn't wait to go back to this wonderful nature reserve and see it. As always the welcome was friendly, the food in the new cafe great; especially the thrice cooked chips, which are to die for. But the place is the thing. A lovely view over the first lake, sunset over the huge scrapes with thousands of birds. Birds of prey flying over the murmuration. a range of walks with lots to see. Knowledgeable staff. A very tempting little shop. The lot.
9. Wombwell Woods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By iann725 - Barnsley, United Kingdom
Excellent. Well worth a walk round the res on a nice day. Please help to keep tidy by not leaving any litter so others can enjoy.
10. Sprotbrough Flash nature reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Crawford49 - Doncaster, United Kingdom
Parking is limited nearby the Boat Inn but worth trying to get a place. Great walk along the side of the River Don past three hides to watch the birds on the flash which is not visible from the path. Towards the end you can take a path back to where you started with great views of the flash
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