There are plenty of attractions and places to visit that are just a short drive away from SheffieldThere are plenty of attractions and places to visit that are just a short drive away from Sheffield
There are plenty of attractions and places to visit that are just a short drive away from Sheffield

8 attractions you can now visit for a fun family day out close to Sheffield - including Alton Towers, Gulliver's Valley and Yorkshire Wildlife Park

The easing of Covid-19 restrictions means that trips to attractions including theme parks and zoos are now possible.
By Sarah Marshall
Published 13th Apr 2021, 13:25 BST

And with that in mind, we have put together a list of places you can visit for a fun family day trip that are just a short drive away from Sheffield.

The restrictions were lifted as part of Stage Two of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, which came into force on April 12, and mean it is now possible to for attractions to reopen and for members of the same household to take holidays in self-contained accommodation.

Gyms, hairdressers, non-essential shops and hospitality venues with outside areas have also been given permission to reopen.

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Gyms, hairdressers, non-essential shops and hospitality venues with outside areas have also been given permission to reopen.

Whitby Abbey is a fantastic English Heritage site. Follow in the footsteps of artists, writers and religious leaders to explore the soaring gothic ruins and to take in the stunning sea views. Visitor Lucy is pictured leaping with joy at the Abbey reopening. Picture: Richard Ponter

5. Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey is a fantastic English Heritage site. Follow in the footsteps of artists, writers and religious leaders to explore the soaring gothic ruins and to take in the stunning sea views. Visitor Lucy is pictured leaping with joy at the Abbey reopening. Picture: Richard Ponter Photo: richard ponter

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The grounds of Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a wonderful way to spend a day. The open air exhibitions include work from the likes of Damien Hirst, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore. For tickets visit https://ysp.org.uk/ Pictured are Henry Moore's Two Large Forms at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Picture Bruce Rollinson

6. Yorkshire Sculpture Park

The grounds of Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a wonderful way to spend a day. The open air exhibitions include work from the likes of Damien Hirst, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore. For tickets visit https://ysp.org.uk/ Pictured are Henry Moore's Two Large Forms at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Picture Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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You can't beat a daytrip to the seaside, and Scarborough is one of the finest locations England has to offer. Alayah is pictured enjoying Scarborough beach in the sunshine earlier this month. Picture: Richard Ponter

7. Visit Scarborough for the day

You can't beat a daytrip to the seaside, and Scarborough is one of the finest locations England has to offer. Alayah is pictured enjoying Scarborough beach in the sunshine earlier this month. Picture: Richard Ponter Photo: richard ponter

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The Heights of Abraham boast truly stunning views of the Derwent Valley. Visit https://www.heightsofabraham.com/ for more information

8. Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham boast truly stunning views of the Derwent Valley. Visit https://www.heightsofabraham.com/ for more information Photo: Brian Eyre

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