This is a list of stuff to do for fun and education in the general J31 area (the void between Sheffield/Rotherham/Worksop!).
All year...
Anston Stones - Tolkein like forest walks
Anston Butterfly house - If you like meercats, they've got 'em!
Chesterfield Canal - cruises and boat charter, towpath walks, off road bike rides
Creswell Crags - stone age cave art, ice age animals, visitor centre, etc.
Rother Valley Country Park - water sports (canoeing, sailing, water skiing, etc), walks and off road bike riding.
Medieval ruins - Roche Abbey (nr Laughton)
Laughton en le Morthen Church - Roche Abbey walk
Medieval church and Elizebethan ruins (Thorpe Hall)
Sheffield Aero Club - gift flying lessons
Country Walks and bike rides (miscellaneous)
Seasonal
Sheffield Steam Rally (July in Anston)
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