Things to do in Royd Moor, West Yorkshire

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Royd Moor, West Yorkshire.

The Great Outdoors in Royd Moor

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Royd Moor.

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Carlton Marsh | YWT
Carlton Marsh | YWT
Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve: A wetland nature lover’s delight and a core wildlife site of the Dearne Valley, Carlton Marsh hugs the Cudworth Dyke and is best viewed from the footpath on the old railway line running the length of the site.
Brockadale | YWT
Brockadale | YWT
Brockadale Nature Reserve: A rich mix of scarce limestone grassland, semi-ancient woodland, open crags, flood meadow and river habitat
Wharncliffe Woodmoor | YWT
Wharncliffe Woodmoor | YWT
Wharncliffe Woodmoor Nature Reserve:A reclaimed colliery site from Carlton Main, restored to grassland and broadleaved plantation. The site is well-connected into the Trans Pennine Trail for walkers riders and runners!
Littleworth Park | YWT
Littleworth Park | YWT
Littleworth Park: A wild place that never ceases to surprise. Surrounded by housing, nature is taking back control of this former colliery spoil heap and landfill site and it is quickly reverting to lowland heath and grassland with stunning blooms of heather and wildflowers.
Dearne Valley Country Park | YWT
Dearne Valley Country Park | YWT
Dearne Valley Country Park: A wildlife haven is less than a mile from Barnsley Town Centre. At the heart of the Park is the River Dearne, now so full of life that this is one of the best places to see kingfishers in the Valley at any time of year.
Barnsley Main | YWT
Barnsley Main | YWT
Barnsley Main: A rolling green, grassland surrounded by a fringe of woodland that was once the black spoil heap of the Oaks Colliery pit head that still stands on Oaks Lane.
Barnsley Canal | YWT
Barnsley Canal | YWT
Barnsley Canal – Wilthorpe:Barnsley Canal at Wilthorpe is the gateway into the Upper Dearne Valley. Industrial history and wildlife coexist in this extensive wetland habitat.
Denaby Ings | YWT
Denaby Ings | YWT
Denaby Ings Nature Reserve:A wildlife haven with a fantastic mix of habitats, from open water and riverside water meadows to woodland scrub and hedgerows
Sprotbrough Flash | YWT
Sprotbrough Flash | YWT
Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve:One of the richest wildlife sites in South Yorkshire. A mosaic of open water, wetland, woodland and limestone grassland, offering a year-round treat for wildlife enthusiasts.
Thorpe Marsh | YWT
Thorpe Marsh | YWT
Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve:Enjoy a peaceful walk around Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve with pastures lined with hedgerows, ponds, lakes and small woodlands.
Letchmire Pastures | YWT
Letchmire Pastures | YWT
Letchmire Pastures Nature Reserve:When the sun begins to shine and the days get longer delicate bee orchids bloom in this wild, reclaimed former colliery site.

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History and Heritage in Royd Moor

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Royd Moor.

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Brodsworth Hall and Gardens | English Heritage
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens | English Heritage
Time really does stand still at Brodsworth Hall, one of the most unusual visitor attractions in South Yorkshire.
Monk Bretton Priory | English Heritage
Monk Bretton Priory | English Heritage
The substantial ruins of a Cluniac monastery, with an unusually well-marked ground plan, an almost complete west range and a 15th-century gatehouse.
Conisbrough Castle | English Heritage
Conisbrough Castle | English Heritage
Dramatically re-presented in May 2014 after a major HLF funded project, the keep of Conisbrough Castle is unique.

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Music in Royd Moor

Enjoy live performances, local gigs, and music festivals, celebrating a range of musical genres.

Music within 10 miles of Royd Moor.

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The Bon Jovi Experience
4
Jul
The Bon Jovi Experience
The Last Bank presents 'The Bon Jovi Experience'
The Over 30s Club - Mexborough / Doncaster
18
Oct
The Over 30s Club - Mexborough / Doncaster
The Over 30s Club is all about throwback daytime parties for grown-ups who still love to dance Expect 80s & 90s anthems, club classics, and more
Faction 3rd Birthday
24
May
Faction 3rd Birthday
Faction returns for their first event of the year at the legendary Doncaster Warehouse.

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Sport in Royd Moor

Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.

Sport within 10 miles of Royd Moor.

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Pontefract and District Golf Club
Pontefract and District Golf Club
Pontefract & District Golf Club is an 18-hole parkland golf course located close to the town centre of Pontefract in West Yorkshire.

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The Arts in Royd Moor

Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.

The arts within 10 miles of Royd Moor.

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Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
The Museum is jam-packed with stories of life in Barnsley. It’s a great place to explore our heritage and for visitors to discover our amazing borough.
Mental Health Muesum
Mental Health Muesum
Welcome to the Mental Health Museum Discover and explore the history of mental health care from the early 19th Century to the present day with our remarkable collection of objects and stories. Please explore our website and join us on social media for more information …
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Barnsley Museums are owned and operated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. The museums are Cannon Hall, Worsbrough Mill, Cooper Gallery, Elsecar Heritage Centre and Experience Barnsley.

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Wildlife in Royd Moor

Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.

Wildlife within 10 miles of Royd Moor.

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The Lines Way | YWT
The Lines Way | YWT
The Lines Way:Developed along a disused railway line, this reserve stretches for four miles, providing access to several wildlife sites. Hedgerows, scrub, woodland, ponds and wet woodland border the track and great-crested and smooth newts can be found in the ponds.

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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Royd Moor Hemsworth Badsworth Ackworth Moor Top Upton North Elmsall Brakenhill Moorthorpe South Kirkby High Ackworth Low Ackworth Thorpe Audlin South Elmsall Kinsley Hessle Fitzwilliam East Hardwick Wrangbrook Wentbridge Havercroft Wragby Newstead South Hiendley West Hardwick Purston Jaglin Ryhill Foulby Crofton New Crofton Wintersett Sharlston Carleton Chequerfield Featherstone Wintersett Reservoir Cold Hiendley Snydale Darrington Pontefract Strawberry Hill Grove Town Sharlston Common Ackton Streethouse Old Snydale New Sharlston Monkhill North Featherstone Overtown Warmfield

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