Museums, Galleries, Historic Gardens & Heritage Sites

The Penistone and East Peak areas have much to offer in the way of history & culture and the wide range of museums, gardens, galleries and industrial heritage is sure to attract the interest of many.

Locally, the small museums offer more than meets the eye and are definitely worth investigating. If you're holidaying in Penistone, cities such as Sheffield, Leeds and Bradford are within easy reach if you fancy a day trip to one of the bigger museums.

The Yorkshire Sculpture Park at Bretton is one of Europe’s finest open air galleries, with a programme of exhibitions and events, all set within 500 acres of parkland

The region has a colourful past and there are numerous historic houses and gardens to visit.

Before visiting any of these sites, we strongly advise you to check the opening times and facilities available.  Follow the links through to the attractions’ own websites to find out more information.

For quick reference, distances from Penistone town centre are included.