Things to Do in Hemsworth

⭐ 4.3 0.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Hemsworth Water Park and Playworld

Kids can explore sandy play areas and lakeside pathways teeming with wildlife at this scenic spot near Pontefract, complete with fishing opportunities, picnic zones and family facilities.

⭐ 4.6 3.1 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

Nostell Priory - National Trust

This grand 18th-century Yorkshire estate welcomes families with accessible pathways through its stately rooms and parkland, plus wheelchair hire, baby facilities and dogs on leads throughout.

⭐ 4.6 3.6 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Anglers Country Park

Set beside tranquil lakes near Wakefield, this country park combines scenic trails with an exciting play area, plus visitor facilities including a restaurant, parking and full accessibility.

⭐ 4.5 5.2 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Barnsley Bowl

Strike up family fun at this welcoming bowling venue on Carlton Road, featuring lanes for all ages plus an onsite restaurant, picnic-friendly spaces, and full accessibility including baby changing facilities.

⭐ 4.6 5.3 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Fired Art Designs

Unleash your family's creativity at this welcoming ceramic café where you can paint pottery while enjoying refreshments from the onsite restaurant. Wheelchair accessible with parking and toilets available.

⭐ 5.0 5.7 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Hunt Fun Pontefract

Solve puzzles and crack codes as your family explores Pontefract's streets on this interactive outdoor trail starting from the town centre. A wheelchair-accessible adventure that gets everyone moving.

⭐ 4.7 6 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

Step back in time at this beautifully preserved Victorian mansion set amid delightful gardens, where families can discover period rooms and outdoor spaces perfect for exploring together.

⭐ 4.3 6.1 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Fun House at A1 Football Factory

This Pontefract soft play centre features dedicated areas for different age groups, plus wheelchair access, changing facilities and an onsite restaurant for family refreshments.

⭐ 4.4 6.2 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree

Kids can burn off energy at this indoor soft play centre on Barnsley Road, complete with an onsite restaurant serving meals and snacks. Wheelchair accessible with parking, baby changing and accessible toilets available.

⭐ 4.3 6.2 mi away

Water Parks & Splash Pools

Calypso Cove Waterpark

Splash into family fun at this exciting indoor waterpark featuring Britain's speediest flume ride, lazy rivers, interactive wave pools and a dedicated shallow zone for little ones to paddle safely.

⭐ 4.7 6.3 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Playzone Barnsley

Young visitors can burn energy at this Meadow Street soft play venue featuring an onsite restaurant, though families should note limited facilities including no baby changing or wheelchair access.

⭐ 4.5 6.4 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Sandal Castle

Step back to medieval times at this 13th-century fortress where ancient stonework and a deep moat tell tales of Yorkshire's past, all set against sweeping countryside panoramas.

6.4 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex

This lively Barnsley venue combines an exciting Calypso Cove waterpark with ten-pin bowling and additional activities, offering wheelchair access and baby-changing facilities for families.

⭐ 4.6 6.6 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Cooper Gallery

This Church Street art gallery offers families an accessible visit with baby changing facilities and nearby parking, though wheelchair users should note limited access throughout the venue.

🎟️Trails & Treasure Hunts

Barnsley Spy Mission Treasure Trail 6.6 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

Barnsley Spy Mission Treasure Trail

Embark on an action-packed family adventure through Barnsley's streets, solving clues and completing challenges to thwart a dastardly villain's wicked scheme as secret agents.

⭐ 4.6 6.7 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Experience Barnsley

Discover Barnsley's heritage at this welcoming Town Hall museum offering family-friendly exhibits, accessible facilities, onsite dining, and convenient parking in the heart of Church Street.

⭐ 3.7 6.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Fun Factory - The Meadows Brewers Fayre

This wheelchair-accessible soft play venue at Meadow Gate offers active indoor entertainment for children, with convenient onsite parking and snacks available to purchase during your visit.

⭐ 4.6 6.7 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

RSPB Old Moor

Discover wildlife wonders at this welcoming Barnsley wetland reserve, where families can spot birds from accessible trails, enjoy picnics and refuel at the onsite restaurant.

⭐ 4.4 6.7 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Castleford

Catch the latest blockbusters with your family at this 14-screen multiplex cinema located in Xscape Centre, featuring wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks available to purchase.

⭐ 4.0 6.8 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Gravity Active Castleford

Bounce, climb and soar at this exciting indoor adventure centre featuring trampolines, aerial obstacles and climbing walls, with refreshments available on-site and full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

⭐ 4.5 6.8 mi away

Zip Wires

The Big Zip- Xscape

Experience an exhilarating zip line adventure at Xscape's Big Zip, where families can soar through the air before refuelling with on-site refreshments or their own packed lunch.

⭐ 4.3 6.8 mi away

Escape Room Challenges

The Escapologist, Xscape Castleford

Race against time to crack codes and solve mysteries in thrilling themed escape rooms at Xscape Yorkshire, perfect for families seeking an adrenaline-fuelled adventure together.

⭐ 4.5 6.8 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

LaserZone Castleford

Battle through futuristic laser tag arenas at this action-packed Castleford venue, perfect for energetic families with older children seeking an adrenaline-fueled adventure together.

⭐ 4.8 6.8 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

ImmotionVR Leeds

Step into cutting-edge virtual reality adventures at this Xscape Yorkshire entertainment venue, offering immersive digital experiences for visitors aged 8 and over in a wheelchair-accessible setting.

⭐ 4.5 6.8 mi away

Skiing & Snowboarding

Snozone Yorkshire

Experience real snow year-round at this indoor winter sports venue where families can learn to ski and snowboard on a generous 170-metre slope, or enjoy thrilling toboggan runs together.

⭐ 4.1 6.8 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Castleford

Strike up some family fun at this lively bowling venue within Xscape Yorkshire, featuring glowing lanes, amusement arcades and table tennis alongside a restaurant for refuelling between games.

⭐ 4.2 6.8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Xplore

This Castleford adventure playground keeps kids up to 12 active across multi-storey climbing frames, a 4D mini golf course and dedicated baby zone, with pushchair access throughout.

⭐ 4.4 6.9 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Pugneys Country Park

This expansive Wakefield park offers lakeside adventures and outdoor fun for all ages, with accessible facilities and play areas perfect for active family days out.

⭐ 4.6 6.9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Locke Park

A welcoming green space on Park Road perfect for family picnics, featuring convenient parking, toilets, and an onsite restaurant where you can grab refreshments while the children explore and play.

⭐ 5.0 7 mi away

Food & Drink Experiences

Chocolate Experiences with JJA Snack

Discover the art of chocolate-making at this hands-on workshop where families can craft their own sweet treats and learn confectionery skills in a fun, interactive setting.

⭐ 4.7 7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Play Valley Rotherham

Young adventurers can burn energy across multi-level climbing structures indoors plus an enormous bouncing pillow outside at this Wath upon Dearne play destination with onsite dining and facilities.

⭐ 4.5 7.1 mi away

Museums & Galleries

The Hepworth Wakefield

This striking waterside gallery showcases expansive art exhibitions across generously proportioned spaces flooded with natural light. Families can explore world-class displays with convenient parking, wheelchair access and an onsite restaurant.

⭐ 4.5 7.4 mi away

Theme Parks & Funfairs

Diggerland Yorkshire

Young construction enthusiasts can take the controls of real diggers, dumpers and heavy machinery at this hands-on adventure park, which offers wheelchair and pushchair access throughout.

⭐ 4.9 7.5 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Les Cadeaux

Paint your own pottery masterpiece at this creative ceramic café on Church Street, featuring an onsite restaurant and baby changing facilities for family-friendly crafting sessions.

⭐ 3.8 7.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Cheeky Monkeys Wakefield

Let kids burn off energy at this vibrant indoor play centre on Grantley Street, featuring exciting climbing frames and classic soft play equipment. An onsite restaurant serves meals and snacks, with parking available.

⭐ 4.6 7.6 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Wakefield Treasure Hunt Trail

Explore Wakefield's city centre through an exciting self-guided adventure where families work together to decode 20 clues and uncover hidden secrets while discovering local history along the way.

⭐ 4.5 7.6 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

The Selfie Space

Capture picture-perfect moments with your family at this interactive photography venue featuring creative backdrops and themed rooms designed for memorable social media shots. Fully accessible with facilities for all ages.

⭐ 4.2 7.7 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Wakefield

This nine-screen cinema at Westgate Leisure Park offers the latest blockbusters in cutting-edge 3D format, plus special junior screenings perfect for young film fans.

⭐ 4.6 7.7 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park

Step back in time at this historic working mill set within scenic countryside, featuring milling demonstrations and nature trails. An onsite restaurant provides refreshments during your visit.

⭐ 4.4 7.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

The Play Pit

Let your kids burn off energy come rain or shine at this Doncaster soft play centre, featuring traditional play equipment in a protected environment with an onsite café for refreshments.

⭐ 4.8 7.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Play Away

Let little ones burn off energy at this colourful indoor soft play centre in Doncaster, packed with exciting climbing frames and slides that guarantee smiles all round.

⭐ 4.2 7.7 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Soar Trampoline Park

Bounce into action at this exciting trampoline venue where families can flip, leap and play together across dedicated zones. Facilities include wheelchair access, parking, dining options and baby changing areas.

⭐ 4.4 7.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - Stanley Ferry

Let your little ones burn off energy at this indoor play centre on Ferry Lane, complete with climbing frames, slides and dedicated areas for younger children. Parents can relax with refreshments from the onsite restaurant.

⭐ 4.4 7.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Thornes Clarence Park

This vast 60-hectare parkland offers families a delightful day out with activities including a charming miniature railway, sports facilities, children's play areas and picnic spots.

⭐ 4.7 7.8 mi away

Arcades & Gaming

Funstation Castleford

Located at Xscape Yorkshire, this gaming arcade offers wheelchair and pushchair access for families seeking indoor entertainment. Enjoy a variety of arcade games in a fully accessible venue with facilities to suit most visitors.

⭐ 4.6 7.8 mi away

Farm Parks

Wigfield Farm

Get up close to farmyard favourites at this authentic working farm in Barnsley, where little ones can meet friendly animals and enjoy hands-on feeding experiences in a welcoming countryside setting.

⭐ 4.8 7.9 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Castleford Museum

Journey through local heritage at this engaging Carlton Street museum, where exhibits span ancient Roman relics, regional rugby history, contemporary sculptures and the area's coal mining past.

⭐ 4.5 7.9 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Wakefield Museum

Step into centuries of local heritage at this engaging museum where captivating exhibits reveal tales of romance, conflict, childhood and mystery from Wakefield's past.

⭐ 4.8 8 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Riverside Paint a Pot

Unleash your family's creativity at this welcoming Castleford ceramic café where you can decorate pottery pieces to take home. Fully accessible with refreshments available and all facilities onsite.

⭐ 4.5 8.6 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Elsecar Heritage Centre

Step back in time at this fascinating heritage site where families can explore craft workshops, browse exhibitions and enjoy scenic train rides, all set within Barnsley's historic industrial landscape.

⭐ 4.5 8.6 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Playmania

A vibrant Barnsley soft play centre where little ones can bounce and explore, featuring pushchair-friendly zones, baby changing rooms and accessible facilities for wheelchair users.

⭐ 4.5 8.7 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Avago Karting Swinton

Young speed enthusiasts can burn rubber at this exciting indoor karting venue, where older teens tackle a thrilling track complete with bridge and flyover sections.

⭐ 4.8 8.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

The Little Town of Play

An inclusive indoor play venue where little ones can explore safely, with complete wheelchair and pushchair access throughout plus baby changing facilities for families with young children.

⭐ 4.8 8.7 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Wacky Warehouse - Chestnut Tree

Let the kids burn off energy at this indoor play centre while you relax with refreshments from the onsite restaurant, complete with parking and family-friendly facilities including baby changing.

⭐ 3.8 9 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Ali Bongos

Kids can burn off energy on climbing frames, slides and cargo nets before enjoying PlayStation gaming sessions, with an outdoor play zone and onsite refreshments adding to the fun.

⭐ 4.6 9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Wander through 500 acres of historic parkland showcasing world-class outdoor sculptures, with pushchair-friendly paths and baby changing facilities available throughout this artistic Wakefield destination.

⭐ 4.6 9 mi away

Castles & Palaces

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Explore magnificent historic gardens with stunning landscapes perfect for family picnics, featuring onsite dining, convenient facilities and parking, though note the terrain isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

⭐ 5.0 9.2 mi away

Paintball Centres

HQ Airsoft

Experience tactical airsoft combat in a rural Yorkshire setting near Knottingley, where teams battle it out in action-packed skirmish games suitable for older children and adults.

⭐ 4.6 9.2 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

RSPB Fairburn Ings

Explore wetland trails and spot diverse wildlife at this accessible nature reserve near Castleford, complete with visitor facilities, picnic areas and family-friendly paths through lakes and woodlands.

⭐ 4.7 9.2 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

Battlefield Leeds

Experience high-energy laser tag action at this Leeds venue where families can battle it out in thrilling combat scenarios. An onsite restaurant keeps everyone fueled up between games.

⭐ 4.7 9.3 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Cusworth Hall and Park

This Georgian mansion set in beautiful parkland offers free family-friendly exhibitions and activities throughout the year, with an onsite restaurant, full facilities and wheelchair access.

⭐ 4.2 9.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - Marquis

Let your little ones burn off energy at this colourful indoor play centre in Low Stubbin, complete with an onsite restaurant, parking and facilities including baby changing rooms.

⭐ 4.6 9.6 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Wentworth Mystery Treasure Trail

Solve clues and hunt for hidden treasure as you explore Wentworth on this family-friendly outdoor adventure trail. Bring a picnic and make a day of cracking codes together.

⭐ 4.9 9.7 mi away

Live Events & Concerts

Professional Wrestling

Experience the thrilling spectacle of live wrestling action at this Miners Welfare venue, though families should note limited accessibility and facilities for young children.

⭐ 4.7 9.7 mi away

Food & Drink Experiences

The Bothy Wentworth Garden Centre

Nestled within a garden centre setting, this welcoming café serves freshly prepared meals and light bites in family-friendly surroundings with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

⭐ 4.6 9.7 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Wentworth Garden Centre

Explore beautifully designed outdoor spaces bursting with plants and wildlife, then meet friendly farm animals in this delightful countryside attraction with restaurant facilities and accessible pathways.