Attractions in Balne Station & Things to Do in Balne Station
(and nearby)

Hatfield Water Park (8 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.
Pontefract Park Race Company Limited (9 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.
Brodsworth Hall (9 Miles)*
Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire is one of the most authentic Victorian country houses in England.
Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park (10 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
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery (10 Miles)*
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery is full of exciting collections depicting various aspects of natural history, archaeology, local history and fine and decorative art.
Nostell Priory (11 Miles)*
The original Nostell Priory was founded more than 800 years ago and was dedicated to St Oswald, who first brought Christianity to Britain.
Conisbrough Castle (13 Miles)*
Those who have read Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe will immediately recognize Conisbrough Castle which was featured in the famous story, set in Medieval England.
Lotherton Hall (13 Miles)*
Lotherton Hall is a beautiful Edwardian country house with a bird garden, red deer park and formal gardens.
Epworth Old Rectory (15 Miles)*
Samuel Wesley, the Rector of Epworth, built the house in 1709 after fire had destroyed the earlier building from which his son, John was rescued as a 'brand plucked from the burning'.
Wakefield Cathedral (16 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.
Wakefield Museum (16 Miles)*
Wakefield Museum closed to the public on Saturday 26 November 2011 in preparation for the move to its new home within the new civic building - Wakefield One - at Merchant Gate, opening in early October 2012.
Wakefield Art Gallery (16 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.
Temple Newsam House and Estate (16 Miles)*
Temple Newsam is one of Yorkshire's greatest country houses. This stunning Tudor-Jacobean mansion has a history full of mystry and intrigue.
Bramham Park (17 Miles)*
Bramham Park is a splendid Queen Anne mansion, containing fine collections of furniture, porcelain and paintings and is set in the peaceful tranquillity of 66 acres of formal gardens and 100 acres of pleasure grounds.
Thwaite Mills Water Mill (18 Miles)*
At Thwaite Mills you will find a fully-restored working watermill in an attractive riverside setting.
Normanby Hall Country Park (18 Miles)*
Nestling in the heart of North Lincolnshire's tranquil countryside Normanby Hall Country Park is the ideal day out for all the family.
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial (18 Miles)*
The largest independant Air Museum in Britain and the sole Allied Air Forces Memorial in Europe. Situated on a 20 acre parkland site it is the largest original RAF Bomber Command Station open to the public.
York Racecourse (18 Miles)*
York Racecourse, known as the Knavesmire, has been a favourite amongst racegoers since it was founded in 1731. Today 15 meetings combine top class horseracing with world-class facilities to make them sporting and social occasions for all to enjoy.
Middleton Railway (19 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.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (19 Miles)*
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture.
Wentworth Castle Gardens (19 Miles)*
One of the most important historic gardens in the North of England, this hidden gem celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2009.
Thackray Medical Museum (19 Miles)*
The Thackray Museum has been England's Small Visitor Attraction of the Year and is a fantastic day out, transporting you into a living experience of health and medicine, past, present and future.
Merchant Adventurers' Hall (19 Miles)*
The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is one of York's medieval marvels. Set in beautiful gardens in the heart of historical York, it is open for public use.
Cliffords Tower (19 Miles)*
Visitors to the historic city of York cannot miss the historic Clifford's Tower sitting incongruously on its grassy mound in the centre of the bustling city.
York Dungeon (19 Miles)*
New from Easter 2011 - Gladiators of YorkCower in a world of dust and blood as you are hurled into the human horror circus of the Gladiator arena.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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