But there’s no need to stay at home when the weather outside isn’t so pleasant.
As this list proves, there are so many things for families to do indoors within a reasonable driving distance of Sheffield that would fill a whole day – here are 10 of the best.
1. Royal Armouries, Leeds
A young visitor is pictured meeting Queen Elizabeth I at the Royal Armouries. Driving time from Sheffield 49 minutes. Photo: Steve Riding
2. Tropical World, Leeds
Steve Dickie is pictured explaining the life of a giant stick insect. Driving time from Sheffield one hour. Photo: Simon Hulme
3. The Deep, Hull
The Deep is one of the UK's biggest aquariums, with more than 3,000 sea creatures. Driving time from Sheffield one hour, 17 minutes. Photo: Simon Hulme
4. The National Science and Media Museum, Bradford
The National Science and Media Museum has eight floors of free galleries and what was the country's first IMAX cinema. Driving time from Sheffield one hour, seven minutes. Photo: Bruce Rollinson