Attractions near Hemsworth
Pontefract Park Racecourse (6 Miles)*
Extensive improvements over the past few years have made Pontefract one of the best appointed courses of its kind in the Country. There are modern bars and refreshment areas in all enclosures.
Wakefield Cathedral (8 Miles)*
The ancient Parish Church of All Saints, Wakefield became the Cathedral Church of All Saints in 1888, when the Diocese of Wakefield was carved out of Ripon Diocese.
Wentworth Castle Gardens (8 Miles)*
One of the most important historic gardens in the North of England, this hidden gem celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2009.
Wakefield Museum (8 Miles)*
Explore the sights and sounds of the rainforest as you enter the world of Wakefield explorer and early conservationist Charles Waterton
Wakefield Art Gallery (8 Miles)*
Significant early works by the highly acclaimed locally born sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, and important work by other major British modern artists, form the core of this collection.
Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park (8 Miles)*
Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park has now re-opened to the public after several years of extensive restoration work.The Hall and its surrounding parkland have been transformed
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (9 Miles)*
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture.
Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum (9 Miles)*
The Cawthorne Museum Society was founded in 1884 by the Rev. Charles Tiplady Pratt who was vicar of the parish at the time. He encouraged the young people of the village to become interested in Natural History and start a museum collection.
Cannon Hall Museum (10 Miles)*
Cannon Hall was designed by John Carr of York and is set in over 70 acres of historic parkland which includes beautiful formal gardens providing a perfect setting for picnics or relaxing strolls.
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery (10 Miles)*
The Museum and Art gallery is full of exciting collections depicting various aspects of Doncaster's natural history, archaeology, local history and fine and decorative art.
National Coalmining Museum for England (11 Miles)*
A visit to Caphouse Colliery is great day out with a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground down one of Britain's oldest working mines.
Kirklees Light Railway (11 Miles)*
Ride on 'Yorkshire's Great Little Steam Train' through the lovely South Pennines on this old country branch line. A quarter mile long tunnel adds to the thrill of this nostalgic 50-minute return journey.
Temple Newsam House and Estate (13 Miles)*
Temple Newsam is one of Yourkshire greatest country houses. This stunning Tudor-Jacobean mansion has a history full of mystry and intrigue.
Thwaite Mills Water Mill (13 Miles)*
At Thwaite Mills you will find a fully-restored working watermill in an attractive riverside setting.
Middleton Railway (14 Miles)*
The Middleton Railway was established by Act of Parliament in 1758 to carry coal from Middleton to Leeds and has operated continuously since that time.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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