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Welcome to the Visit Penistone shop.
Here you can buy products either featuring Penistone (in our CafePress shop) or produced right here in the area, "Made in Penistone". You'll soon be able to buy books and maps about the general area in the Bookshop and hire bikes for the day.
The "Made in Penistone" shop is hosted by Penny the Penistone sheep - you can see why below. There are many artists and craftspeople living and working locally, making individual pieces. The pieces we'll be showcasing feature the work of these talented residents, some of them take commissions.
Each shop accepts credit/debit card payments and is secure.
Books & Maps (coming soon)
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!
Gifts with a Penistone Theme.
Here you can buy a range of gifts featuring the beautiful and unique photography found throughout this site.
Gifts include:
- Postcards
- Notebooks
- Mugs
- Magnets
- Gift Boxes
- Coaster Tiles
Something for everyone! Click here to find out more.
Why Penny the Sheep?
Penny the Penistone sheep has been chosen to represent locally produced goods.
Penistone sheep are a hardy breed, with white faces and legs, and even the ewes have horns. The rams’ horns spiral outwards in a decorative manner.
This breed of sheep has been traded locally since 1699, and the remnants of woollen mills and weavers’ cottages can still be found locally.
Traditionally the wool was used to make a length of cloth called a ‘Penistone’. The original cloth market where this type of product was traded is now the large chemist’s shop in the middle of the town.
Also known as the Whitefaced Woodland, the Penistone is now classified as a "vulnerable" breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
Books and Maps
We're in the process of compiling a list of books and maps which will be of interest. Please come back soon to find out more.