Northern England is blessed with a range of excellent heritage buildings, stately homes and castles that are all within driving distance from Sheffield.
The buildings are often packed with history, tremendous scenery and lots of green space - making them an excellent place to enjoy a leisurely stroll with family and friends during the summer holidays.
More often than not these places also boast excellent cafes and restaurants - creating a tranquil atmosphere for those wishing to enjoy anything from afternoon tea or breakfast to a terrific meal and a beer in the sunshine.
With that in mind, with the school holidays in full swing, we have rounded up some of the best stately homes and heritage buildings within driving distance from Sheffield.
13. Burton Agnes Hall - East Yorkshire
Burton Agnes Hall is filled with treasured art and furniture originally designed by Robert Smithson – Master Mason to Queen Elizabeth I. The grounds are home to beautiful gardens, a woodland walk and giant games to keep younger visitors entertained.
14. Sledmere - near Driffield
This partly Georgian and partly Edwardian country house is surrounded by the East Yorkshire Wolds with the seaside towns of Filey and Flamborough close by. The area features beautiful gardens which have even featured on BBC Gardeners World.
15. Sewerby Hall and Gardens - Bridlington
Based in Bridlington, Sewerby Hall and Gardens has a reputation for high‑quality hospitality. The grounds include woodland walks, beautiful rose gardens, wooden carvings and flower trails to follow. The site also includes a small zoo with animals ranging from llamas and micro pigs to Capuchin monkeys and Humboldt penguins - making it an excellent spot for familes to visit.
16. Bramham Park - Wetherby
Bramham Park is a Grade I listed stately home which covers around 900 acres. It has beautiful views of woodland and lakes. It also acts as part of the setting for the much-loved Leeds music festival which takes place every August Bank Holiday. | Google Maps