Attractions near Mr Straws House
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stainsby Mill (13 Miles)*
Discover for yourself the tranquil workplace of a 19th century miller.
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.
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
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.
The Traditional Heritage Museum (16 Miles)*
This Sheffield museum comprises a fascinating collection of artefacts, housed in small reconstructed workshops representing typical local trades.
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.
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
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'.
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.
Doddington Hall and Gardens (20 Miles)*
Doddington Hall stands today exactly as it was built with its walled gardens, gatehouse and family church.
Millgate Museum (20 Miles)*
The Museum has fun educational activities for children and fascinating exhibitions including streets, shops and rooms in period settings.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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