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Attractions near Mr Straws House
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Harley Gallery
(4 Miles)*
The Harley Foundation is based in the Ducal Estate of Welbeck. As well as offering studio space and grant-aid to artists and craftspeople, it also funds an art gallery and full programme of exhibitions and events. |
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Creswell Crags Museum and Education Centre
(4 Miles)*
Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, set in a limestone gorge with caves and lake. It is home to Britain's only known Ice Age Cave Art. |
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Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve
(7 Miles)*
Set in 32 acres of tranquil lakes and woodland the Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve has an Exotic Bird Sanctuary and two large lakes with fishing. |
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Hardwick Hall
(13 Miles)*
Set high on a hill in north-east Derbyshire, Hardwick is famous for the New Hall, one of the greatest Elizabethan houses, which survives almost unchanged today. |
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Stainsby Mill
(13 Miles)*
Discover for yourself the tranquil workplace of a 19th century miller. |
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Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery
(14 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. |
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Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park
(14 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 |
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Sheffield Botanical Garden
(16 Miles)*
Sheffield Botanical Gardens were designed in 1834 by Robert Marnock, a leading horticulturalist and landscape designer. The Gardens are listed by English Heritage as a Grade II site of special historic and architectural interest. |
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The Traditional Heritage Museum
(16 Miles)*
This Sheffield museum comprises a fascinating collection of artefacts, housed in small reconstructed workshops representing typical local trades. |
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Newstead Abbey
(16 Miles)*
Founded as a monastic house in the late twelfth century, Newstead became the Byron family seat in 1540. Newstead's most famous owner, the poet Lord Byron, sold the property in 1818. |
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Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood
(17 Miles)*
The Museum houses a large collection of dolls from the 18th century to the present day in a late 17th century Dower house and former rectory of considerable interest |
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Epworth Old Rectory
(18 Miles)*
Samuel Wesley built the house in 1709 after fire had destroyed the earlier building from which John was rescued as 'a brand plucked from the burning'. |
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Hatfield Water Park
(18 Miles)*
The Water Park Lake is used for canoeing, dinghy sailing, windsurfing and sub-aqua. Structured RYA and BCU Courses are run at the Water Park for both adults and juniors. |
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Doddington Hall and Gardens
(20 Miles)*
Doddington Hall stands today exactly as it was built with its walled gardens, gatehouse and family church. |
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Millgate Museum
(20 Miles)*
The Museum has fun educational activities for children and fascinating exhibitions including streets, shops and rooms in period settings. |
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