Things to do
Explore the area
YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK
The UK’s leading open air gallery, an international centre for modern and contemporary art. There are fascinating different exhibitions throughout the year.
HOLMFIRTH
Located in the heart of the beautiful Holme Valley, Holmfirth is a bustling market town full of interested shops/ bars and restaurants, better known perhaps as the location for the BBC’s Last of the Summer Wine series.
CANNON HALL OPEN FARM
( as seen on 5 on the Farm )
An award winning attraction featuring an open farm, spectacular adventure playground and farm shops.
HOLMFIRTH VINEYARD
7 acres of vineyard and unrivalled panoramic views of the Holme Valley make this a great place to visit for a guided tour or a delicious meal in their top class restaurant.
Langsett Reservoir
sits at the north eastern edge of the Peak District National Park, less than 5 miles south west of Penistone and walking distance to the Shepherds Hut – stop off at the locally known Spotty cafe for brunch
Wentworth Woodhouse
is one of the grandest stately homes in the country.
Bradfield Brewery
is a family run brewery based on a busy working farm in the Peak District
Ladybower Reservoir
Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley, at the heart of the Peak District National Park.
Trans Pennine Trail
Is a national coast to coast route for recreation and transport – for walkers, cyclists and (in parts) horse riders which runs across the bottom of the woods near us
The Strines
Discover the best road cycling routes - a fantastic ride through picturesque scenery with fun and twisting descents The Final 40km of the Tour de France
Chatsworth house
Home to the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire, passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family. There are lots of options for a visit here, choose from any of the following; the house, the gardens, the park, the farm shop or the farmyard and adventure playground, plenty to do for the perfect day out.
Stanage Edge
is a mecca for climbing enthusiasts, described by UK Climbing as the “longest, finest outcrop of the best, most unique rock Britain has to offer.
National Coal Mining Museum for England
Experience the fascinating world of coal mining journey, 140m underground and discover 180 years of mining history
Food places we enjoy
- Yummy Yorkshire Ice Cream Parlour - Hide & Hoof Farm Restaurant
- The Dunkirk at Denby Dale
- Milk On The Hills ( Milkshake )
- Devour at the Dyehouse ( Italian )
- Ye Olde Mustard Pot - Midhopestones
- Cinnamon Spice Indian restaurant and takeaway Penistone
- The Wagon and Horses - Oxspring
- The Fox House Holmfirth HD9 2TR
- The Spotty Cafe Langsett
Special Occasion?!
Why not surprise your other half or bestie with a tasty picnic in the woods?
Wander down through the fields, climb over the Yorkshire stone wall and into the private woods where you can walk through until you come across a clearing you will have the place to yourselves – bliss!
If you have horses you can bring them too ( summer time only ) direct message for further details