Anna's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The castle is only a 20 min walk away. It offers great views and a nice cafe, also connected to Pugneys country park.
16 locals recommend
Sandal Castle
Manygates LaneThe castle is only a 20 min walk away. It offers great views and a nice cafe, also connected to Pugneys country park.
Great modern gallery, perfect for art enthusiasts or just for a casual walk around.
74 locals recommend
The Hepworth Wakefield
Gallery WalkGreat modern gallery, perfect for art enthusiasts or just for a casual walk around.
Lots of interesting artistic sculptures set in beautiful surroundings. Charges are applied for parking so worth a longer trip to make the most of it. Takes a few hours to walk around the whole park but there are a couple of cafes on route.
159 locals recommend
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Lots of interesting artistic sculptures set in beautiful surroundings. Charges are applied for parking so worth a longer trip to make the most of it. Takes a few hours to walk around the whole park but there are a couple of cafes on route.
Country Parks
Great for a walk around the lake and has a lovely cafe. Easy to park at and often has events on along with water sports activities.
27 locals recommend
Pugneys Watersports Centre and Country Park
Denby Dale RoadGreat for a walk around the lake and has a lovely cafe. Easy to park at and often has events on along with water sports activities.
Beautiful lake surrounded by forrests, a path goes all the way around the lake which takes about 20 mins. Has limited parking available and a cafe and pubs nearby.
22 locals recommend
Newmillerdam
Beautiful lake surrounded by forrests, a path goes all the way around the lake which takes about 20 mins. Has limited parking available and a cafe and pubs nearby.
Anglers Country Park
Haw Park Lanelovely lake, great for a walk around. Has a cafe and good parking.
Great for a walk, especially for dogs and within walking distance of our house
Walton Colliery Nature Park
102 Shay LnGreat for a walk, especially for dogs and within walking distance of our house
Children's activities
Perfect for a rainy day with the kids, lots of educational entertainment for the little ones and allows you to take your own picnics.
66 locals recommend
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Discovery RoadPerfect for a rainy day with the kids, lots of educational entertainment for the little ones and allows you to take your own picnics.
Great for a day out, the polar bears are probably the highlight.
91 locals recommend
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Hurst LaneGreat for a day out, the polar bears are probably the highlight.