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With a mesmerising history and passion for culture, Yorkshire South is alive with attractions. Feel inspired by world class art in our cool contemporary galleries; absorb yourself in the displays of a cutting edge interactive museum; sense the past trembling the air around you in a perfectly ruined abbey. This place is a cultural treasure trove.

With history, heritage and culture seeping from every pore, you can spend many absorbing hours taking in the sights of Yorkshire South.

Public Art abounds in Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster and providing you with snippets of history and interesting facts that no gallery could ever display.  Keep a look out for sculptures, carvings and blue heritage plaques or call in to a Tourist Information Centre to find out more.


HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Explore your  Heritage  during our Heritage Festival in June 2010

TOP HERITAGE MUSEUMS FOR KIDS

Yorkshire South boasts more than its fair share of kid-friendly heritage museums. Discover four family favourites here.

TOP 6 HERITAGE SITES TO EXPLORE

With its blend of historic country houses and past industrial might, this region is truly rich in heritage sites.

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