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Sheffield and the region has so much on offer for families. You can experience days out on the farm, explore dramatic underground caverns or enjoy nature reserves. Don't miss the ultimate family favourites - Magna and Kelham Island Museum, where you can get a hands-on insight into Sheffield’s world famous steel industry. And why not get active at Ice Sheffield or the Sheffield Ski Village.
Mam Tor, Castleton, Derbyshire
A world famous cavern home to eight of the 14 known varieties of stunning Blue John stone. See it in its natural state or take home a piece of jewellery!
Location: 16 miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: poor
Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
01246 565300
Home to the Duke of Devonshire and his family, the Chatsworth estate welcomes you to the house, garden, farmyard and park.
Location: 15 miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: good
Chestnut Centre Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0QS
01298 814099
Near natural otter and owl enclosures situated on a stream lined, circular nature trail.
Location: 23 miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: poor
Bunting Nook, Hemsworth Road, Norton, Sheffield, S8 9FZ
0114 258 2452
Get really close to an exciting array of domestic animals and rare breeds. Visit the Rose Garden Café.
Open: daily 8.00 am - 4.00 pm (except Christmas Day).
Admission: free.
Location: four miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: good
Richards Road, Sheffield
0114 258 0482
Wind and sun powered city farm with rare breed domestic animals, organic vegetable, herb and ornamental gardens, children's playground and garden centre.
Admission: free
Location: two miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: good
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PD
01629 582365
Fantastic cable car, two show caverns, the Victorian prospect tower with its excellent views, exhibitions, woodland walks, play and picnic areas.
Location: 24 miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: good
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPERIENCED IN SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM DURING THE WEEK OF 25TH JUNE 2007, MAGNA WILL BE COMPLETELY CLOSED FOR A PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE VENUE, USING THE CONTACT NUMBER BELOW, BEFORE VISITING.
Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham, S60 1DX
01709 720002
A day without limits at the UK's first Science Adventure Centre. Celebrating the power and force of earth, air, fire and water, Magna is an awe-inspiring day out for all. Walk on air, feel the heat of a fire tornado, blast water cannons or see ‘The Big Melt’. Have big fun Magna style in – Sci Tek, Europe’s largest Hi-Tel playground. For the ultimate adventure, there's the Abyss Bungee, one of only 2 indoor bungee sites in the world!!
Location: 5 miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: good
Peak Cavern Road, Castleton, Derbyshire
01433 620285
A spectacular limestone cavern inside the largest cave entrance in Britain, once known as "The Devil's Arse". Tours and demonstrations.
Location: 18 miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: poor
Shire Brook Valley Visitor Facilities and Local Nature Reserve
Off Stone Lane, Woodhouse, Sheffield
Telephone: (0114) 221 1900
Discover this nature reserve with its wildlife ponds, wildflower meadows and woodlands.
Open: visitor centre by prior arrangement only. Nature reserve always open.
Admission: free
Winnats Pass, Castleton, Derbyshire
Telephone: (01433) 620512
Descend 105 steps to take a guided boat ride through a flooded 18th century lead mine into a vast natural cave to see the world famous bottomless pit.
Location: 18 miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: poor
Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S17 3LB
Model Railway located in Ecclesall Woods alongside the burbling Limb Brook.
Location: 4.5 miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: good
Castleton, Hope Valley
Telephone: (01433) 620571
An underground wonderland of stalagmites and stalactites and home to the unique and stunning Blue John stone.
Location: 18 miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: poor
Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Sheffield
Telephone: (01909) 569416
Exotic butterflies, birds, plants and animals, in a natural jungle environment. Bird of prey centre with hawks, owls and falcons.
Location: 16 miles from City Centre
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