With this in mind, we have put together a list of places you can visit for a fun family day trip close to the city.
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
6. National Emergency Services Museum
Sheffield’s National Emergency Services Museum (NESM) at West Bar has a huge collection of vehicles from fire trucks to boats. For ticket details visit https://www.visitnesm.org.uk/ Photo: submit
7. 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
8. Gulliver's Valley
Enjoy a great day out at South Yorkshire's theme park, Gulliver's Valley. The £37 million venue beside Rother Valley Country Park has plenty of rides for the whole family to enjoy. Visit: https://www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk/ for more information. Pictured is people enjoying Gulliver's Valley on its opening day of Saturday July 11, 2020. Rocky Ridge Railway. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells