Encounter the exotic and discover a wild family day out in South Yorkshire! Meet lemurs, meerkats, owls, otters, snakes, lizards, a tarantula and other amazing animals during unforgettable Animal Encounters throughout the day. Take your seat for spectacular shows, featuring free-flying birds of prey, parrots and charismatic mammals! Explore the indoor rainforest; home to butterflies, birds, bats, crocodiles and creepy-crawlies from around the world and meet and feed the friendly residents of the Farm Barn. Discover the charismatic primates of Lemur Heights and meet the inquisitive residents of Otter Springs. Take a selfie with our new dinosaurs and get closer than ever before to some of the most popular animals in the brand new walk-through mammal enclosure. Pre-booked group and School visits are welcome and VIP Experience Days and Animal Adoptions are available to purchase, as well as popular Birthday Party Room Hire. The Realm of Camelot adventure playground, outdoor Wet Play Area and indoor Activity and Craft Centre will entertain children in all weathers, and popular themed events take place at the centre during School Holidays. Facilities include a Picnic Room, Jungle Gift Shop and a modern Butterfly Cafe, serving freshly prepared hot and cold food and homemade cakes and deluxe Afternoon Tea. The Tropical Butterfly House is open daily and is located just 5 minutes from M1, junction 31.

The National Emergency Services Museum is located in one of Yorkshire's first purpose built combined police, fire and ambulance stations in the centre of Steel City, Sheffield. Opened in 1983 with just two fire engines and a few small exhibits and only two of the building's 46 rooms open for the public to view. Since then, the museum has grown and grown year by year. There are now thousands of exhibits and 26 exhibition areas, around 45 vehicles on display and many more exhibits and vehicles currently in storage ready to be displayed we are still developing. The Museum is a Registered Charity and does not receive any major funding. Everything that you see here at the museum has been achieved by donations and your entry fees.We are always working to update the museum and make the museum more hands-on and interactive for visitors.

Kelham Island Museum celebrates 300 years of Sheffield making history Explore the story of making in the city, from master craftsmen to mass production. Experience life and work during the Industrial Revolution, follow the sights and sounds of progress through the Victorian era, celebrate the Women of Steel and see how industry forged the modern city. You’ll hear the roar and feel the rumble of the mighty River Don Engine, the 425 ton 12,000hp visitor-favourite in steam twice a day, and find out more about the industry that saw Sheffield become world-renowned for making and innovation. The Museum is also home to the Hawley Tool Collection, chronicling centuries of skilled craftsmanship and precision manufacturing.

Regular guided alpaca treks through woodland and beautiful scenery in Sheffield's Rivelin Valley. Advance booking for treks required via website. Please beware that treks are often fully booked a few weeks in advance so you will need to plan ahead to avoid disappointment. Volunteer sessions to maintain the land and animals are held twice a week providing fresh air, friendship and health benefits - email for details. Sorry the farm is not open for visitors, only for pre-booked trekking and volunteering. Holly Hagg is a not-for-profit Community Farm.

Gulliver's Valley is a family-run theme park designed for children aged between 2 to 13. From the Rocky Ridge Railway in Western World to the Lost World River Tour, there are plenty of exciting rides to ensure that all the family have a fun day out. There are also a number of rides and play areas designed for toddlers. We don’t have lots of additional theme park prices, parking is completely free. Save big on your giant adventure by booking theme park tickets at least two days in advance. If you want to extend the fun then explore the fantastic accommodation options available at the Voyagers Village South Yorkshire. Choose from themed lodges, cabins and dens.