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Family days out in South Yorkshire

77 listed · best reviewed first

Updated · Ratings from Google · All attractions and things to do in South Yorkshire

Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Doncaster

Yorkshire Wildlife Park

★ 4.6 (23,767)

Discover incredible wildlife including England's only polar bears at this award-winning conservation park near Doncaster, offering fully accessible walkways perfect for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Cannon Hall Farm

Barnsley

Cannon Hall Farm

★ 4.7 (9,931)

Meet adorable sheep, piglets and other farmyard friends at this Barnsley attraction, complete with exciting outdoor play zones and full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout.

Rother Valley Country Park

Sheffield

Rother Valley Country Park

★ 4.5 (7,888)

This Sheffield country park offers excellent facilities for family days out, with outdoor activities, wildlife spotting and picnic areas alongside onsite dining options and full accessibility.

Tropical Butterfly House

Sheffield

Tropical Butterfly House

★ 4.7 (5,004)

Step into a warm tropical paradise near Sheffield where colourful butterflies flutter freely and exotic birds await, all within fully accessible grounds perfect for families with pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Cineworld Sheffield

Sheffield

Cineworld Sheffield

★ 4.4 (8,484)

Britain's biggest Cineworld offers blockbuster screenings plus premium IMAX and VIP seats, with special live broadcasts from top theatres and concerts. Family-friendly facilities include wheelchair access and baby changing areas.

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

Doncaster

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

★ 4.7 (4,339)

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.

Graves Park

Sheffield

Graves Park

★ 4.7 (4,305)

Sheffield's largest park offers year-round family fun with sports facilities, animal encounters and special events, all completely free to enjoy with parking and café on-site.

Endcliffe Park

Sheffield

Endcliffe Park

★ 4.6 (5,050)

A welcoming Sheffield green space with excellent facilities including accessible toilets, baby changing areas, and on-site dining. Perfect for families seeking outdoor fun with convenient parking.

Elsecar Heritage Centre

Barnsley

Elsecar Heritage Centre

★ 4.5 (5,810)

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.

Kelham Island Museum

Sheffield

Kelham Island Museum

★ 4.7 (3,017)

Step into Sheffield's manufacturing heritage at this engaging museum where hands-on displays bring the city's mighty industrial past to life, complete with café and full accessibility.

Locke Park

Barnsley

Locke Park

★ 4.6 (3,101)

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.

Weston Park Museum

Sheffield

Weston Park Museum

★ 4.6 (3,082)

Engage young explorers at this Sheffield museum showcasing fascinating collections from around the world and through time, with interactive trails, family activities and welcoming facilities including a café.

Cusworth Hall and Park

Doncaster

Cusworth Hall and Park

★ 4.6 (2,995)

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.

Calypso Cove Waterpark

Barnsley

Calypso Cove Waterpark

★ 4.3 (4,102)

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.

Weston Park Sheffield

Sheffield

Weston Park Sheffield

★ 4.7 (2,009)

This Sheffield green space welcomes families with excellent facilities including wheelchair access, baby changing rooms, and both picnic areas and an onsite restaurant for refreshments.

Norfolk Heritage Park

Sheffield

Norfolk Heritage Park

★ 4.6 (2,305)

This family-friendly park on Guildford Avenue features an onsite restaurant and parking, though visitors should note it lacks wheelchair access and doesn't permit picnics.

Magna Science Adventure Centre

Rotherham

Magna Science Adventure Centre

★ 4.2 (4,753)

Explore nature's four elements through more than 100 hands-on activities at this engaging Sheffield science centre where young visitors can experiment, discover and play.

Vue Doncaster

Doncaster

Vue Doncaster

★ 4.3 (3,782)

Catch the latest blockbusters and weekend family favourites across 11 modern screens at this accessible cinema complex, complete with snacks, parking and full facilities for a comfortable movie experience.

Conisbrough Castle

Doncaster

Conisbrough Castle

★ 4.5 (2,566)

Scale the magnificent 90-foot circular tower at this impressive Doncaster fortress, where interactive exhibits bring medieval history to life. Pack a picnic or grab refreshments from the restaurant after your adventure.

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Barnsley

Wentworth Castle Gardens

★ 4.6 (2,076)

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.

Hillsborough Park

Sheffield

Hillsborough Park

★ 4.4 (2,806)

This accessible Sheffield green space welcomes families with pushchairs and wheelchairs, offering dining options plus picnic-friendly areas, though pets aren't permitted.

Gulliver's Valley Theme Park Resort

Sheffield

Gulliver's Valley Theme Park Resort

★ 4.4 (2,711)

Discover multiple themed worlds packed with rides and attractions perfect for families with young children at this accessible Mansfield resort that welcomes pushchairs, wheelchairs and babies.

South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum

Doncaster

South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum

★ 4.7 (1,624)

Get up close to impressive military jets and helicopters in authentic hangars at this fascinating aviation collection near Doncaster, welcoming families with full accessibility and refreshments.

Clifton Park

Rotherham

Clifton Park

★ 4.6 (1,850)

Perfect for families, this Rotherham park features seasonal water play, mini golf and a small funfair, with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout plus dog-friendly grounds.

ODEON Sheffield

Sheffield

ODEON Sheffield

★ 4.4 (2,546)

Catch Hollywood hits and family-friendly films across ten spacious screens at this city-centre cinema, complete with refreshments, accessible facilities, and convenient parking options close by.

RSPB Old Moor

Barnsley

RSPB Old Moor

★ 4.6 (1,806)

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.

Play Valley Dinnington

Sheffield

Play Valley Dinnington

★ 4.6 (1,766)

This wheelchair and pushchair-friendly soft play venue welcomes families with children of all ages, featuring accessible facilities including adapted toilets and baby changing areas throughout.

Millennium Gallery

Sheffield

Millennium Gallery

★ 4.5 (2,058)

Sheffield's free-to-enter exhibition space showcases rotating art displays and craft collections, with full pushchair access, dining facilities, and a welcoming policy for packed lunches.

Vue Sheffield

Sheffield

Vue Sheffield

★ 4.1 (3,989)

This 11-screen cinema at Meadowhall brings the latest blockbusters to Sheffield families, with wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks available throughout your visit.

Penistone Paramount

Sheffield

Penistone Paramount

★ 4.8 (1,136)

This wheelchair-accessible cinema and theatre venue on Shrewsbury Road offers entertainment for families, though visitors should note the lack of toilet facilities and restrictions on outside food.

TeamSport Indoor Karting Sheffield

Sheffield

TeamSport Indoor Karting Sheffield

★ 4.3 (2,574)

Race around a multi-level indoor track at this exciting karting venue on Tinsley Industrial Estate, perfect for families seeking high-speed thrills and competitive fun together.

National Emergency Services Museum

Sheffield

National Emergency Services Museum

★ 4.7 (1,284)

Step into Sheffield's former emergency services station for interactive exhibits that bring police, fire and ambulance history to life through family-friendly activities and authentic vintage vehicles.

Thrybergh Country Park Rotherham

Rotherham

Thrybergh Country Park Rotherham

★ 4.4 (2,084)

This scenic country park offers families a natural escape with picnic areas, dining options and full facilities including baby changing. Note that paths may be challenging for pushchairs.

Millhouses Park

Sheffield

Millhouses Park

★ 4.6 (1,465)

This 13-hectare Green Flag park features exciting play zones including water splash areas, plus café refreshments and welcomes families with pushchairs, wheelchairs and dogs.

Boston Park Farm

Doncaster

Boston Park Farm

★ 4.5 (1,542)

Explore this family-friendly farm near Doncaster where kids can meet friendly animals, tackle a challenging maize maze and enjoy pushchair-accessible paths throughout the attraction.

Tramp2lean Sheffield

Sheffield

Tramp2lean Sheffield

★ 4.3 (1,795)

Experience energetic family fun at this welcoming trampoline park on March Street, offering fully accessible facilities including pushchair-friendly areas and baby changing rooms for visitors of all ages.

Aston Springs Farm

Sheffield

Aston Springs Farm

★ 4.5 (1,179)

Meet friendly farm animals and explore wildlife encounters at this Sheffield-area attraction on Mansfield Road, complete with an onsite restaurant and picnic-friendly grounds.

The Steel Cauldron

Sheffield

The Steel Cauldron

★ 4.7 (829)

Visit this family-friendly spot on Spooner Road offering onsite dining and snacks, with toilet facilities available though baby changing rooms are not provided.

Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park

Barnsley

Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park

★ 4.6 (901)

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.

AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Sheffield

Rotherham

AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Sheffield

★ 4.4 (1,148)

Bounce, flip and tumble at this Meadowhall trampoline venue where youngsters can test their acrobatic skills on air bags and specialist tracks. Wheelchair accessible with baby facilities and on-site refreshments.

Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

Doncaster

Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

★ 4.6 (844)

Explore diverse wildlife habitats at this expansive nature reserve featuring walking trails through wetlands and woodlands, with visitor facilities including toilets and baby changing rooms on site.

Monkey Bizness Sheffield

Sheffield

Monkey Bizness Sheffield

★ 4.3 (1,235)

This action-packed indoor play centre at Valley Centertainment features exciting attractions including a pyramid climbing frame, aerial sky trail and interactive cannon zone, plus an onsite café.

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Sheffield

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

★ 4.7 (567)

Step back in time at this fully preserved 18th-century steelworks where families can explore working waterwheels, forges and original machinery, with accessible facilities and onsite refreshments available.

Playmania

Barnsley

Playmania

★ 4.5 (717)

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.

Astrabound Play Centre

Doncaster

Astrabound Play Centre

★ 4.4 (808)

An exciting multi-level soft play haven designed for babies and young children, featuring pushchair-friendly access and baby changing facilities at this Wheatley Hall Road venue.

Cannon Hall Museum, Park And Gardens

Barnsley

Cannon Hall Museum, Park And Gardens

★ 4.8 (453)

This historic country estate in Cawthorne combines museum exhibits with beautiful landscaped grounds, offering families a day out with onsite dining and facilities including baby changing areas.

Ecclesall Woods

Sheffield

Ecclesall Woods

★ 4.8 (452)

South Yorkshire's most expansive natural woodland offers families a chance to spot diverse wildlife and enjoy tree-lined trails, with wheelchair access, on-site dining and convenient parking.

The Cheswold

Doncaster

The Cheswold

★ 3.7 (2,485)

Enjoy active indoor fun at this welcoming play centre on Herten Way, complete with accessible facilities, baby changing rooms, an onsite restaurant and picnic-friendly spaces for families.

Wacky Warehouse - Chestnut Tree

Barnsley

Wacky Warehouse - Chestnut Tree

★ 4.8 (403)

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.

The House Skatepark

Sheffield

The House Skatepark

★ 4.7 (455)

Roll into action at this dedicated indoor skatepark where young shredders can practise tricks and techniques—remember to pack snacks and drinks for refuelling between sessions.

Runaround Play Centre

Sheffield

Runaround Play Centre

★ 4.2 (851)

Perfect for families with little ones, this indoor play venue features soft play equipment throughout pushchair-friendly spaces, plus convenient baby changing facilities for your comfort.

Sheffield Manor Lodge

Sheffield

Sheffield Manor Lodge

★ 4.6 (448)

Step back in time at this historic Tudor manor where Mary Queen of Scots was once held captive, now offering family-friendly grounds with full pushchair access and baby changing facilities.

Big Apple Play

Rotherham

Big Apple Play

★ 4.1 (793)

An indoor soft play venue on Old Sheffield Road where children can burn off energy, though visitors should note limited facilities including no baby changing areas or wheelchair access.

Cooper Gallery

Barnsley

Cooper Gallery

★ 4.6 (379)

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.

Highland Cows of the Peak Experience

Sheffield

Highland Cows of the Peak Experience

★ 4.9 (250)

Meet majestic Highland cattle up close at this Peak District farm experience, though families should note limited accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs across the site.

Sheffield Cable Waterski & Aqua Park

Sheffield

Sheffield Cable Waterski & Aqua Park

★ 4.6 (345)

Bounce, climb and splash your way around floating inflatable obstacles at this action-packed waterski park and aqua playground. Facilities include parking, an onsite restaurant and accessible amenities.

Camelot Play Castle

Rotherham

Camelot Play Castle

★ 4.6 (336)

Step into a medieval-themed indoor soft play adventure where little knights and princesses can climb, slide and explore, with onsite dining to refuel hungry adventurers.

Experience Barnsley

Barnsley

Experience Barnsley

★ 4.6 (335)

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.

Treasure Island Rotherham

Rotherham

Treasure Island Rotherham

★ 4.3 (493)

Set sail across three action-packed floors of pirate-themed adventure at this sprawling 11,250 sq ft soft play haven, complete with an onsite restaurant and baby changing facilities for family convenience.

Yard Ball

Sheffield

Yard Ball

★ 4.7 (267)

This fully accessible activity centre welcomes families with pushchairs and wheelchairs throughout, though visitors should note there are no baby changing facilities or special assistance services on site.

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We list 77 in South Yorkshire. The best-reviewed are shown first.

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By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Yorkshire Wildlife Park (4.6/5, 23,767 reviews), Cannon Hall Farm (4.7/5, 9,931 reviews) and Rother Valley Country Park (4.5/5, 7,888 reviews).

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