If you need destinations to plan to visit either as a tourist visiting England or as UK based traveller then there are certain parts of England that you simply must visit at least once in your lifetime and one of those has to be South Yorkshire.
The image of smoking chimneys and mass industrialisation is in reality a bit of a misnomer for modern day Yorkshire, these days industry is much more subdued, but while still here the region has far more greater treasures to offer.
Granted the region did grow and become well known for its coal mines and the steel industry but a lot of the mining was in east and the north of Yorkshire, although Sheffield is world famous for its steel.
South Yorkshire is also partially home to the outstanding area of natural beauty that is the Peak District National Park. The park is the largest of the thirteen national parks in the UK and one of the most visited in the world so you will be well catered for if you need some activities to do.
Activities in the park include rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and camping, bird watching and so much more, you can even take a balloon flight across the peaks or even a helicopter ride if you enjoy flying or don't mind digging a little deeper in you pockets for a memorable experience that will probably stay with you for the rest of your life.
If the more sedate pace of life is more to your liking then the area is also steeped in heritage and culture.
In the Doncaster area of South Yorkshire you'll want to visit the areas main tourist attraction which is of course the magnificent Conisbrough Castle which dates back to the 12 century. The main keep at the castle is a truly awe inspiring site and if you ever want to experience what it may have been like to storm a castle just try standing at the base of this 97ft piece of architecture.
If you like the hustle and bustle of city life, visit Sheffield, one of the largest cities in England. You could consider Sheffield as the London of the north as it has the largest theatre complex outside London, and is home to the world renowned Crucible and Lyceum theatres. - 15432
The image of smoking chimneys and mass industrialisation is in reality a bit of a misnomer for modern day Yorkshire, these days industry is much more subdued, but while still here the region has far more greater treasures to offer.
Granted the region did grow and become well known for its coal mines and the steel industry but a lot of the mining was in east and the north of Yorkshire, although Sheffield is world famous for its steel.
South Yorkshire is also partially home to the outstanding area of natural beauty that is the Peak District National Park. The park is the largest of the thirteen national parks in the UK and one of the most visited in the world so you will be well catered for if you need some activities to do.
Activities in the park include rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and camping, bird watching and so much more, you can even take a balloon flight across the peaks or even a helicopter ride if you enjoy flying or don't mind digging a little deeper in you pockets for a memorable experience that will probably stay with you for the rest of your life.
If the more sedate pace of life is more to your liking then the area is also steeped in heritage and culture.
In the Doncaster area of South Yorkshire you'll want to visit the areas main tourist attraction which is of course the magnificent Conisbrough Castle which dates back to the 12 century. The main keep at the castle is a truly awe inspiring site and if you ever want to experience what it may have been like to storm a castle just try standing at the base of this 97ft piece of architecture.
If you like the hustle and bustle of city life, visit Sheffield, one of the largest cities in England. You could consider Sheffield as the London of the north as it has the largest theatre complex outside London, and is home to the world renowned Crucible and Lyceum theatres. - 15432
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James Unwin writes for the Artful Lodger property portal which specialises in Sheffield property to rent and Sheffield places to stay for holiday makers and residents.
