Attractions in Great Houghton & Things to Do in Great Houghton
(and nearby)

Brodsworth Hall (5 Miles)*
Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire is one of the most authentic Victorian country houses in England.
Conisbrough Castle (7 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.
Wentworth Castle Gardens (7 Miles)*
One of the most important historic gardens in the North of England, this hidden gem celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2009.
Nostell Priory (7 Miles)*
The original Nostell Priory was founded more than 800 years ago and was dedicated to St Oswald, who first brought Christianity to Britain.
Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park (7 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
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.
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery (9 Miles)*
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery is full of exciting collections depicting various aspects of natural history, archaeology, local history and fine and decorative art.
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.
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.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (10 Miles)*
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture.
Wakefield Cathedral (11 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 (11 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 (11 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.
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.
National Coalmining Museum for England (12 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.
Sheffield Botanical Garden (13 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 (14 Miles)*
This Sheffield museum comprises a fascinating collection of artefacts, housed in small reconstructed workshops representing typical local trades.
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre (14 Miles)*
Discover a wild family day out, catch a glimpse into a faraway world and make friends with creatures great and small.

Hatfield Water Park (15 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.
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.
Thwaite Mills Water Mill (16 Miles)*
At Thwaite Mills you will find a fully-restored working watermill in an attractive riverside setting.
Middleton Railway (17 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.
Bagshaw Museum (17 Miles)*
This stunning Victorian Gothic former mill owner's house is set in 36 aces of parkland and ancient woodland. The home of George Sheard from 1875-1902, the house became a museum in 1911 and was named after its first curator, Walter Bagshaw.
Oakwell Hall (18 Miles)*
This beautiful, Elizabethan manor house has delighted visitors for centuries. Built in 1583, the hall is now set out as it would have been in the 1690s, when it was the home of the Batt family.
Lotherton Hall (18 Miles)*
Lotherton Hall is a beautiful Edwardian country house with a bird garden, red deer park and formal gardens.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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