You'll find jaw-dropping scenery, cities steeped in industrial heritage and hidden market towns in equal measures in South Yorkshire. Hop on an imaginary stagecoach to historical inns in regal Doncaster. Rock climbers and walkers enjoy Peak District National Park escarpments and vales. Pause at market towns and hamlets for windmills, old churches and country pubs. Novelties like steam railways, model villages and science centres keep little visitors to this Yorkshire and Humber county amused for hours. Don't miss cosmopolitan Sheffield's glasshouse gardens, art galleries and cathedral chapels.
Places to visit in South Yorkshire
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Discover James Hudson Taylor’s heritage
The British missionary James Hudson Taylor was born in Barnsley – take a trail through the places he lived and preached at.
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Explore the great outdoors around Barnsley
Nature-lovers looking for fresh air, exercise and natural beauty can take on adventures big and small in Barnsley.
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Shop like a local at marvellous Doncaster Market
With over 400 stalls spanning everything from speciality cheeses to antique treasures, lively, award-winning Doncaster Market is a must-visit.
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
See the last operating Vulcan bomber in flight
Aviation fans won’t want to miss the Vulcan Experience, a chance to see the world’s last flying Vulcan bomber, here at its original home.
Location: Robin Hood Airport, South Yorkshire
Play croquet on the lawns of Brodsworth Hall
Enjoy a quintessential English experience with a game of croquet in the grounds of intriguing Brodsworth Hall, a stately home in Doncaster.
Location: Brodsworth, South Yorkshire
See more of Sheffield on a city walking tour
Witness Sheffield's recent thrilling revival along with elements of its rich heritage as you pace the city streets.
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire