11 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in South Yorkshire (Updated 2025)
Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.
If you're looking for a fun and free day out then check out these things to do with the kids in South Yorkshire. Whether it's letting off steam on a Rivelin Trail, or enjoying some hands on learning at Weston Park Museum, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lucy
Take a stroll through 18 different, beaitiful garden areas based on geographical, or botanical themes including a pond, glass house, bear pit, and a small fountain.
Visit one of the largest temperate glasshouses to be built in the UK, home to more than 2,500 plants. A lovely relaxing place to be all year round.
A 248 acre park with 2 playgrounds, a big pond, and plenty of open space. Visit the free animal farm to meet some rare breeds including Tamworth pigs, Highland cattle, and Jacob sheep.
A beautiful river walk stretching 2 and a half miles. Enjoy spotting lots of wildlife as well as the remains of 20 watermills and 21 mill dams. There are information boards, stepping stones, bridges, and a playground.
An 18th century house that now houses a social history museum set in acres of historic parkland. There are lakes to stroll round, picnic areas, and a playground.
Endcliffe Park
Sheffield
A great family park with a playground, lakes, woods, riverside walk, cafe, football pitch. Have a look for the Mi Amigo crash site where a WW2 bomber crashed. There's also bouncy castles (admission charges apply).
Visit the biggest free playground in Yorkshire with sand pits, mazes, swings, zip wire and more. There's also a skate park, splash pad, a local history musuem, and beautiful gardens to explore.There's a train (£2 a ride), and you can also pay for rides at the fun park including a rollercoaster, and dodgems.
A working dairy farm open to the public. It's also home to Our Cow Molly ice cream with a range of flavoured ice creams to buy from the Farm shop. Then you can eat it while admiring the vire.
A historic house, now a museum, sitting in 70 acres of beautiful parkland. There's an adventure playground, as well as other play apparatus dotted around the park including teepees, balance beams and assault courses.
Learn local history, from the prehistoric up to present times. Highlights include Spike the Woolly Rhino, and Snowy the Polar Bear, as well as the Ancient Eqypt Gallery. There's lots of hands on learning to keep the kids engaged.
A musuem and discovery centre telling local history. Check out what's on including The Marvellous McLintock Mouse trail, relaxed openings, and SENsational.
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