Things to do in Wintersett Reservoir, West Yorkshire
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Wintersett Reservoir, West Yorkshire.
The Great Outdoors in Wintersett Reservoir
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Wintersett Reservoir.
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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.
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: 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.
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.
Water Haigh Woodland Park | YWT
Water Haigh Woodland Park:An intimate matrix of inter-connected pockets of broadleaved woodland, pasture, hedgerow and wetland.
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.
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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The Arts in Wintersett Reservoir
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
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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.
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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History and Heritage in Wintersett Reservoir
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
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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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Music in Wintersett Reservoir
Enjoy live performances, local gigs, and music festivals, celebrating a range of musical genres.
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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 Wintersett Reservoir
Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.
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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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Wildlife in Wintersett Reservoir
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
Wildlife within 10 miles of Wintersett Reservoir.
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Brockadale | YWT
Brockadale Nature Reserve: A rich mix of scarce limestone grassland, semi-ancient woodland, open crags, flood meadow and river habitat
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.
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 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.
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.
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Kinsley
Notton
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Warmfield
Milnthorpe
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Agbrigg
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Streethouse
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Portobello
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Kettlethorpe
Newmillerdam
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Ackworth Moor Top
Hessle
Goosehill
Woolley
Thornes
Old Snydale
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Painthorpe
Crigglestone
Hall Green
Hollingthorpe
Chapelthorpe
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