Attractions in Stainforth & Things to Do in Stainforth
(and nearby)

Hatfield Water Park (3 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.
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery (6 Miles)*
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery is full of exciting collections depicting various aspects of natural history, archaeology, local history and fine and decorative art.
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
Brodsworth Hall (8 Miles)*
Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire is one of the most authentic Victorian country houses in England.
Epworth Old Rectory (10 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'.
Conisbrough Castle (11 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.
Pontefract Park Race Company Limited (13 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.
Nostell Priory (14 Miles)*
The original Nostell Priory was founded more than 800 years ago and was dedicated to St Oswald, who first brought Christianity to Britain.
Normanby Hall Country Park (15 Miles)*
Nestling in the heart of North Lincolnshire's tranquil countryside Normanby Hall Country Park is the ideal day out for all the family.
Wetlands Animal Park (16 Miles)*
Set in over 32 acres and Nottighamshires only Zoo Wetlands houses more than 25 different species of animals and offers people of all ages the chance to interact with exotic and domestic animals from all over the globe.
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre (18 Miles)*
Discover a wild family day out, catch a glimpse into a faraway world and make friends with creatures great and small.

Lotherton Hall (18 Miles)*
Lotherton Hall is a beautiful Edwardian country house with a bird garden, red deer park and formal gardens.
Wakefield Cathedral (19 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.
Mr Straws House (19 Miles)*
Step back in time to the early 20th century and find out how a grocer's family lived in this market town.
Wakefield Museum (19 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 (19 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.
Wentworth Castle Gardens (20 Miles)*
One of the most important historic gardens in the North of England, this hidden gem celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2009.
Temple Newsam House and Estate (21 Miles)*
Temple Newsam is one of Yorkshire's greatest country houses. This stunning Tudor-Jacobean mansion has a history full of mystry and intrigue.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (21 Miles)*
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture.
Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum (21 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.
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial (22 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.
Thwaite Mills Water Mill (22 Miles)*
At Thwaite Mills you will find a fully-restored working watermill in an attractive riverside setting.
Clumber Park (22 Miles)*
Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire is a magnificent 3,800 acre country park, now managed by The National Trust.
Cannon Hall Museum (22 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.
Creswell Crags Museum and Education Centre (23 Miles)*
Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, set in a limestone gorge with caves and lake.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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