Things to do in Sharlston, West Yorkshire
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Sharlston, West Yorkshire.
The Great Outdoors in Sharlston
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Sharlston.
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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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Water Haigh Woodland Park | YWT
Water Haigh Woodland Park:An intimate matrix of inter-connected pockets of broadleaved woodland, pasture, hedgerow and wetland.
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.
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.
Stocksmoor Common | YWT
Stocksmoor Common Nature Reserve: Tree pipits and linnets sing from the trees in the young woodland at Stocksmoor Common Nature Reserve near Wakefield.
Stoneycliffe Wood | YWT
Stoneycliffe Wood Nature Reserve: A stunning, semi-natural ancient woodland near Wakefield, with a meandering beck trickling through. Enjoy bluebells and ramsons in spring, breeding birds in summer, and fungi in autumn.
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The Arts in Sharlston
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Sharlston.
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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 …
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.
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Music in Sharlston
Enjoy live performances, local gigs, and music festivals, celebrating a range of musical genres.
Music within 10 miles of Sharlston.
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The Bon Jovi Experience
The Last Bank presents 'The Bon Jovi Experience'
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Birstall Cricket Club MusicFest 25
Our annual Music Festival will go ahead on Sunday 25th May from 12 midday. 8 live acts, food stalls, kiddies rides. A great day out for all the family
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Sport in Sharlston
Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.
Sport within 10 miles of Sharlston.
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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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History and Heritage in Sharlston
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Sharlston.
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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.
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens | English Heritage
Time really does stand still at Brodsworth Hall, one of the most unusual visitor attractions in South Yorkshire.
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Wildlife in Sharlston
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
Wildlife within 10 miles of Sharlston.
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Hollinhurst Wood | YWT
Hollinhurst Wood Nature Reserve: A woodland and meadow designated as a 'Site of Geological or Ecological Importance' for the range of plants present.
Owl Wood and Pit Plantation | YWT
Owl Wood and Pit Plantation:home to roosting bats, these two connected woods are dominated by oak, sycamore and silver birch and beautiful bluebells and snowdrops spring forth early in the season.
Rothwell Pastures | YWT
Rothwell Pastures Nature Reserve:Based around a network of streams, meadows and a disused railway line, Rothwell Pastures has a special importance for both local history and wildlife.
Brockadale | YWT
Brockadale Nature Reserve: A rich mix of scarce limestone grassland, semi-ancient woodland, open crags, flood meadow and river habitat
Kippax Meadows | YWT
Kippax Meadows Nature Reserve:Tucked away, this green oasis is readily accessible and ideal for enjoying fresh air and exercise.
Townclose Hills | YWT
Townclose Hills Nature Reserve: This Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Leeds gives a stunning show of wildflowers, thanks to its magnesian limestone soil.
Rothwell Country Park | YWT
Rothwell Country Park:A peaceful spot away from the hustle and bustle of urban West Yorkshire, offering the perfect weekend walk for families to take in the sights and sounds of nature.
Ledston Luck | YWT
Ledston Luck Nature Reserve:A hidden paradise, on entry this once industrial site bursts forth with wildflowers and butterflies.
Ledsham Bank Nature Reserve | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
A botanist's dream come midsummer, Ledsham Bank is alive with colour from the fantastic displays of wildflowers.
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Sharlston
Foulby
Sharlston Common
New Crofton
Crofton
Wintersett
West Hardwick
Wragby
Streethouse
New Sharlston
Snydale
Wintersett Reservoir
Warmfield
Fitzwilliam
Newstead
Ryhill
Kirkthorpe
Old Snydale
Goosehill
Ackton
Kinsley
Cold Hiendley
Featherstone
Brakenhill
Heath Common
Purston Jaglin
Hessle
Havercroft
Normanton
Calder
Ackworth Moor Top
Overtown
Sandal Magna
Strawberry Hill
Belle Vue
Agbrigg
Woolgreaves
High Ackworth
Low Ackworth
North Featherstone
Hemsworth
South Hiendley
Hopetown
East Moor
Loscoe
Altofts
Sandal
Portobello
Milnthorpe
Wakefield
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