Welcome to our what’s on guide for Easter in South Yorkshire, 2021. Please check with the attractions that they are open and their events (if any) are running before you leave home.
This post will be different this year! The government’s road map currently permits gardens to be open. However, attractions with animals and theme parks (outdoor rides) aren’t permitted to open until the 12th of April (all going well, this is subject to change). From the 29th of March, the Stay at Home order ends. This means people will be free to go outdoors for non-essential reasons with the recommendation to stay local. Most of South Yorkshire has two weeks off school for Easter from the 2nd to 16th April 2021. Below you will find ideas on where to visit/where will be open.
To avoid disappointment please pre-book as many places will still have limited tickets available. One thing we are certainly permitted to do is to go for a walk. For ideas on where to go for a family-friendly walk in Yorkshire please check out this post – 70+ Family Friendly Walks in Yorkshire
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Things to do Easter South Yorkshire 2021
Aston Springs Farm
Opening from – 12th April. Also permitted to open for private animal experiences from the 29th of March.
Address: Mansfield Road Aston, Rotherham S26 5PQ
A Bit About – Farm park with animals indoors and outdoors. Also outdoors there is a new play area with wooden play equipment. You can hire a fishing net and go pond dipping in their wildlife ponds. If you want to feed the animals you can purchase food when you arrive. The walk you take can be as short or as long as you want with some parts of the trail being quite steep. There are plenty of picnic areas to take a rest.
Boston Park Farm
Opening from – 12th April
Address: Bawtry Road, Hatfield Woodhouse, Hatfield, Doncaster DN7 6DS
A Bit About – Small farm park with animals that you can feed, outdoor playgrounds, nature trail, haystacks, small bouncy castle.
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Easter event from – Monday 29th March – Sunday 18th April
Address: B6422, Brodsworth DN5 7XJ.
A Bit About – Join us on a legendary quest this Easter holiday. Crack the clues and search for the dragon eggs on our quest boards as you explore our outdoor trail through the gardens. Intrepid explorers who track down the hatched dragon will be rewarded with a chocolate treat as well as a certificate. £1.50 per child (plus your entrance ticket)
Butterfly House
Opening from – No official announcement but hopefully they will be reopening on the 12th April.
Address: Woodsetts Rd, North Anston, Sheffield S25 4EQ.
A Bit About – A tropical butterfly house with lorikeets, butterflies and more that you walk through. Play areas including sand and water play, daily talks and displays, other unusual animals, a trail with dinosaurs, interactive displays, more animals and so much more. – Indoor areas may be closed.
Cannon Hall Farm
Opening from – 12th April
Address: Bark House Ln, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT.
A Bit About – Cannon Hall Farm is a large, family-run farm attraction. Sitting in the rolling Pennine foothills, it is home to hundreds of animals. The farm features one of the biggest and best adventure playgrounds in the north of England and the largest tube maze in Europe. Some facilities may remain closed.
Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park
Opening from – 12th April
Address: Mansfield Rd, Sheffield S26 5QW
A Bit About – Discover a number of themed areas across the theme park such as the Lost World of the Living Dinosaurs, Smugglers Wharf and Western World. There’s a wonderful selection of attractions and activities that the entire family can enjoy. Gulliver’s cater for younger children too with carefully designed play areas, these are perfect for pre-schoolers that are not quite ready for the bigger rides just yet.
Wentworth Woodhouse
Opening from – The gardens are currently open Wednesday to Sunday
Address: Wentworth, Rotherham S62 7TQ.
A Bit About – Takeaway food and toilets are also open. You can explore the 50 acres of gardens without booking on a tour of the house. In the grounds, you can find 18th-century follies, monuments, a wildflower meadow and more. A popular route begins at the mansion and takes in the West Terrace. You can see sweeping views from the Ha-Ha and south Terrace, plus you will take in the Ionic Temple and Camelia house.
Wentworth Castle Gardens
Opening from – Currently, open
Address: Park Dr, Barnsley S75 3EN
A Bit About – Easter Egg Hunt – This will be taking place from 29 March 2021 and over the Easter bank holiday weekend. There’s lots of fun to be had with your family. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate reward at the end! £3 per trail.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Opening from – 12th April
Address: Warning Tongue Ln, Old Cantley, Doncaster DN4 6TB.
A Bit About – The Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a unique wildlife park located just outside Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The wildlife attraction brings families in touch with some of the world’s most beautiful and at risk species inc Polar Bears, Black Rhino, Lions, Tigers and Giraffes.
For other things to do this Easter Holidays in Yorkshire why not check out our other posts for North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and the East Riding Yorkshire.
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