Great days out

Entertain the family with great days out; trains, events, art and farms.

Take the kids on the Kirklees Light Railway which offers stunning views of the Dearne Valley, Emley Moor TV mast and Blacker Wood.

The National Coal Mining Museum is free to enter and has daily underground tours. Spend the day exploring art in an outdoor setting at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

More for families in the Dearne Valley:

• Visit the award-winning, working, Cannon Hall Farm , adjacent to Cannon Hall Museum Park and Gardens .
• Eat in the child friendly surroundings of the Yummy Yorkshire Ice Cream Parlour and coffee shop.
• Outdoor adventure playground at Cliffe House with on-site café.
• The Shepley Spring Festival , hosted once a year, is a fantastic weekend of music and family entertainment.