Information About South Yorkshire

The cornerstones of this region are the city of Sheffield and the towns of Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham. These welcoming towns sit at the heart of Yorkshire's southern countryside and on the edge of the Peak District National Park.

In addition these cities and towns have extensive cultural activities with theatres, entertainment and nightlife

With 3 traditional market towns in South Yorkshire it is an ideal place to stop off and enjoy a wealth of high quality shopping. Leading shopping malls like Meadowhall, niche shopping areas and bustling markets, South Yorkshire is an ideal place to enjoy a wealth of high quality shopping where you will be sure to find yourself a bargain.

For a cultural feast you must take in The Millennium Galleries, Sheffield which hosts major exhibitions from the Tate and V&A in London.  Look out for the Vivienne Westwood Exhibition coming in Summer/Autumn 2008.

Or Clifton Park Museum, Rotherham, which houses Britain's finest collection of locally made Rockingham Pottery and glassware of South Yorkshire from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Then enjoy a theatre production at one of the many other theatres around the region.

Gardens abound in South Yorkshire so take time out to see the £15million transformation of the Grade 1 listed gardens at Wentworth Castle, Barnsley amongst others.

Then there are the unique must see attractions including: Magna, the UK's first Science Adventure Park, Doncaster Racecourse home of the St Leger Festival and The Winter Garden, Sheffield one of Europe's biggest temperate glasshouses.

Whatever you are looking for you will find it in South Yorkshire.