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Discover Penistone with Explorer John!
Explorer John is going to investigate places where the whole family can go to eat that also have playgrounds to keep youngsters occupied – come back soon to find out more.
Have a look at the activity sheets of things to explore like the Dragon’s Den.
Explorer John will be adding more and more of these for you, so keep coming back to see what’s new.
Printable Activity Sheets
Want to learn more about the Wharncliffe Dragon? Interested in the weather? What birds can you see in the area? Have you noticed the variety of wildlife on the Trans Pennine Trail? Want to follow the Nicholas Saunderson Maths Trail?
John's been putting together some fun activity sheets for you to do to help you with all these and more.
You can find them on the Explore Science, Explore Nature and Explore History pages - and more are on the way for all the other sections so come back soon when we'll have plenty for the summer holidays!
Explore...Cannon Hall
Cannon Hall has something for everyone, and although there's plenty for kids to do and see, adults will have a great time, too.
There's an open farm and a shop selling farm produce (and more!), an exciting and well-maintained adventure playground, animals to see and feed...click here to read more and click on the picture or here for a sneak 360° preview of the adventure playground.
Explore...Science
There's a wide range of science-based activited for kids within easy reach of Penistone, ideal for a day trip, particularly on rainy days. Explore Science
Explore...Nature
Our beautiful countryside's home to a lots of different animals. Explorer John's preparing some nature trails and other exciting stuff to help you along. Explore Nature...
Explore...History
History's not all boring, especially not in Penistone - where else could you learn about the Wortley Dragon Trail?
Explore History...
Explore...Sport
If you like sport then there's plenty to see and do in and around the area.
Explore Sport...
Explore...Something Different and Young Explorers
Cannon Hall Open Farm - a great place to visit.
Click here to see the 360° spin
As the site grows we'll be adding more fun things to do such as quizzes and puzzles and nature trails for you to read about and download. Read more about them here in the Explore Something Different section
There's also stuff for younger kids and toddlers, too - Explorer John's doing his best to help everyone have a great time whilst they're here. Read more in the Young Explorer/Play section.