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 everyone.
Located close (but not too close!) to major towns and cities and with a
wide and growing range of accommodation available, Penistone is the ideal, relaxing place to use as a base for visits to the Yorkshire region.
So come & share all of this with us, experiencing a rural way of life within reach of the big city attractions.
See the Penistone and Wentworth Castle on BBC TV's Countryfile
At the end of January, BBC's
Countryfile visited the area.
Julia Bradbury travelled on the Penistone Line Music Train from Huddersfield to Pensitone and then
took a guided walk along the Transpennine Trail on to Silkstone Common. You can see the video here.
In the second piece, Matt Baker visits Wentworth Castle and explores the grounds including the old Victorian glasshouse.
Click here to see the video.
Information about the full programme can be found here on the
BBC website.
Dan Cruickshank's "The Country House Revealed" on BBC 2 also featured Wentworth Woodhouse and briefly Wentworth Castle and the family feud that resulted in the two estates. It was available on the BBC site until 22nd June but following the link will lead you to other information and clips about the programme.
You can also read about the series in general on the main BBC website.
Location and TransportEnter your postcode in the box below for quick directions to the town. More information can be found in the Essentials section. For bus and train information please visit the Travel South Yorkshire website. |
Tourist Information PointsAlthough there isn't an official Tourism Board office in Penistone, we do have Tourism Information Points (TIPs) in Penistone, Thurlstone, Silkstone and Cawthorne. These are run by friendly and knowledgeable staff who'll be more than happy to help you. Read more about the Tourism Information Points |
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More about Penistone
History of Penistone
Penistone can be dated back to 1066 and is listed in the Domesday Book.
Several pre-19th Century buildings still survive, the oldest being the Grade I listed mediaeval parish church, Saint John the Baptist Church; the White Hart pub in the town dates from 1377.
Click here to read more about the history of Penistone
The Penistone Landscape
Penistone is located at the foot of the Pennines and is surrounded by beautiful and historic landscape which is well worth exploring on the ground. There's plenty of unbuilt, open countryside such as the moors at Langsett, where you can walk for hours and not meet anyone. There are several reservoirs & woodland in the area offering tranquil retreats and spectacular views. Read more...
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 web site here: www.fairtradeinpenistone.btik.com
