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Welcome to Penistone and District, the Pennine Heart of Yorkshire South.
The highest market town in the county and one of the best-kept secrets in Yorkshire South and the Pennines, Penistone deserves close investigation to reveal its hidden treasures.
There’s something here for everybody and although ideal for day trips to attractions such as the Trans Pennine Trail or the annual Penistone Show, the wide range of accommodation available in the Penistone area also means we're perfectly located to use as a base for longer stays: the M1 is only 15 minutes by car so Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Huddersfield & Leeds, with Manchester and Bradford, home of the National Museum of Film & Photography, are all within easy reach for a day trip.
So come & share all of this with us, experiencing a rural way of life within reach of the big city attractions.
NEW! Interactive Map
We've just added an interactive map of the area which we hope you'll find useful.
Over the next few weeks other features and information will be added to it which will provide a snapshot of the area in a quick and easy to digest form.
If you'd like to see anything in particular added to this section (or indeed, any other section of the site) then please let us know. You can write to us at the address on the contact page.
TEA BY THE SEA - Pennine Sailing Club, Dunford Bridge, Saturday 10th May
Pennine Sailing Club, Dunford Bridge, Sheffield, S36 4TF
Tel: 01226 763818
Saturday 10th May, 12 noon - 4pm
Tea, home-made cakes and a chance to go sailing on the reservoir surrounded by the
delightful Pennine scenery.
All prcoeeds to Sail 4 Cancer
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD: THE EXHIBITION - Millennium Galleries, Sheffield
Millennium Galleries
Arundel Gate
Sheffield
S1 2PP
Tel: 0114 278 2600
Email: info@sheffieldgalleries.org.uk
Website: www.sheffieldgalleries.org.uk/coresite/html/millennium
29 May to 21 September 2008
In 2008 Millennium Galleries plays host to the work of Vivienne Westwood, one of the most influential fashion designers of the last 30 years. On tour internationally since 2004, this is the only chance to see the V&A’s blockbuster exhibition in the UK before it closes.
Read more at the gallery's website
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April 19th & 20th |
Wentworth Castle, Stainborough. |
St. George's Weekend |
June 7th & 8th |
Penistone |
Penistone Mayor's Parade & Gala |
June |
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Well Dressing |
July 5th & 6th |
Midhopestones |
Midhopestones Charity Gala |
July 12th - 20th |
Penistone |
Penistone Community Arts Festival |
September 13th |
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Penistone Show |
September |
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Tuby's Funfair |
See & Do
There's more to Penistone than you might imagine - museums, historic houses & gardens, sport, culture & entertainment - there's something here for you. Find out more...
Where to Stay
Surrounded by beautiful countryside yet within easy reach of major cities, Penistone's the perfect base from which to explore the region. Plan your stay here...
Kids & Families
Investigate the area with Explorer John! Follow nature trails, learn about the Wortley Dragon, download games, quizzes and more.
The fun starts here!
Location & Transport
Where we are and how to get here. The region is well served by public transport with regular bus and train services (including Sunday services).
The virtual tour
Throughout the site are QTVR 360° spins which put you in the middle of the picture - just click and drag inside the picture to see all around you. All views open in a new window.
New ones are added regularly and the four above are some of the most recent.
All the spins are collected in the Gallery along with flattened versions and miniplanets like the "Welcome" picture at the top of the page.
These
panoramas make great prints & postcards some of which can be bought from our Shop. (All proceeds go towards the maintenance of this site.)
If you can't see the 360° views please click here for help
Cycle Hire
Leave your bike at home and cycle round Penistone!
You can now hire bikes for all the family and take in the sights at your own pace.
The scenery can be stunning and for those who don't like going uphill, the (flat) Trans Pennine Trail on the old railway line helps you take it all in with minimal effort!
Fairtrade
Penistone is proud to be Fairtrade Town, accredited February 2007 by the Fairtrade Foundation.
You can find a directory of shops, cafes and traders where you can purchase Fairtrade Goods on their website here: www.fairtradeinpenistone.btik.com
