Yorkshire's Hidden Gems

28/08/2023

Rotherham’s largest cultural festival is to return with old favourites plus new attractions on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September. 🎪🍲🎤🍰🎡

Rotherham’s largest cultural festival is to return with old favourites plus new attractions on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September. Taking place, as usual, in the beautiful surroundings of Clifton…

23/08/2023

Wentworth Woodhouse’s spectacular outdoor event the WE Wonder Festival is set to transform the Rotherham mansion’s gardens into a rich and exotic tapestry of colour and culture on Bank Holiday Monday, August 28. 🟥 🟧 🟨 🟩 🟦 🟪 🟫 ⬛ ⬜

Wentworth Woodhouse’s spectacular outdoor event the WE Wonder Festival is set to transform the Rotherham mansion’s gardens into a rich and exotic tapestry of colour and culture on Bank Holiday…

22/08/2023

Contractors are close to being appointed for the multimillion pound upgrades at two of Rotherham’s country parks. 🏞️

Contractors are close to being appointed for the multimillion pound upgrades at two of Rotherham’s country parks. Securing money from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, £19.9m was awarded for a…

22/08/2023

Wentworth Woodhouse staff were over the moon when a world-famous guest arrived to take a tour of Rotherham’s Grade I listed mansion. 🚀🌝

It was a former NASA Astronaut, the first person to drive on the Moon! 👨‍🚀🌕

Wentworth Woodhouse staff were over the moon when a world-famous guest arrived to take a tour of Rotherham’s Grade I listed mansion. It was a former NASA Astronaut, the first…

22/08/2023

In 2 weeks time we have "The Automotive Finesse European Performance Car Show" right here at Magna Science Adventure Centre hosted by UK Car Events! 🚗

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💵 - £5 Per Head
💵 - Under 16s Go Free
👪 - Family Friendly & Safe For Everyone
🚗 - Public Car Show Parking
🚗 - Car Club Stand Parking
🚗 - Approved Indoor Show Cars
🚗 - Show Hall Exhibitors
📸 - Free Photos Throughout The Event
🛍 - Outdoor Traders

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The Automotive Finesse European Performance Car Show 2023 is a brand new, ambitious, family friendly car show hosted by UK Car Events.
Complete with an indoor exhibition show hall, show cars, traders, indoor and outdoor trade areas, outside car show parking, club parking.
Join us, join our growing community of partners, car enthusiasts and families and come be part of something new and exciting at the European Performance Car Show 2023!
"Let's make car shows fun, exciting and safe for all the family like they should be."

If you want to apply for a Show Vehicle Space, Club Stand, Trade Stand or Exhibitor Space at the event please apply online!
https://www.ukcarevents.uk/european-performance-car-show-at-magna
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Owned and run by Uk Car Events 🇬🇧
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19/08/2023

You may notice something different next time you visit us…

Ahead of the launch of our new Cultural Strategy this autumn, we wanted to make a bold statement about who we are and who we want to be in the future.

We are a big house with bigger ideas and this is represented in the pillars of our identity:

❤ We are BOLD
🧡 We are CUSTODIANS
💛 We are INDUSTRIOUS
💚 We are CURIOUS
💙 We are NURTURING
💜 We are ROTHERHAM

Thanks to Patrick Murphy Studio for creating these magnificent pillar wraps for us!

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Statement by Sarah McLeod
CEO of Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust:

Well, the pillar wraps do seem to have caused a stir. It is wonderful to see that so many people like them on social media with hundreds of ‘likes and loves’, but also interesting to see how many people are very much opposed to them. What this tells us is there are many people who feel passionate about Wentworth Woodhouse and what happens here, which is wonderful.

For those who dislike the wraps please take comfort knowing they are only temporary, they will come down within 28 days to comply with planning law. They are made of material that is wrapped around the pillars, so they are causing no harm to the stone pillars underneath.

We are not the first Listed site to wrap our pillars in bright banners, in fact the culture vultures amongst you will know that other sites including Compton Verney, the Scottish Museum and many others have used their pillars in this way long before us.

The wraps are connected to the legacy of the WE Great Place project that ran before the pandemic, they represent reaching out to new people beyond the traditional heritage audiences. They are temporary and bring focus and attention to the principles of the project – that Wentworth is for everyone and not just the traditional few. This message underpins our Cultural Strategy which is being launched imminently.

Wentworth Woodhouse was never a static house, in its heyday the family were always progressive, collecting, commissioning, and showing art to their guests which was highly contemporary in its day. We would like to maintain that approach, looking forwards rather than always back, whilst telling stories of the past to modern audiences in modern ways.

As you will all know, we have no collection at Wentworth and over the next five years we shall be experimenting with different art forms to gauge people’s responses before we make permanent decisions about what we show at Wentworth Woodhouse in the future. Our ambition to show a variety of work, some very contemporary, some more traditional, but all of it providing the people of South Yorkshire with the chance to see things they may not have seen before and to help in the decision-making process by feeding back to us.

We really welcome your feedback, whether positive or otherwise. If you don’t like something we are trialing, then by all means let us know but can I ask that you keep your comments polite. We are a gentle bunch of people at Wentworth, whose genuine objective is to do nice things to make our world a better place. Art is subjective and something one person likes may be received very differently by somebody else. It is important that we don’t think only about what we want as individuals but also what appeals to others, who may not have had a voice before.

Thank you to those who have emailed in with constructive criticism which we can use in our evaluation. It is helpful.

10/08/2023

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10/08/2023

We are getting ready for the Open Day - Steampunk 2023
AUGUST 13th only at the South Yorkshire Transport Museum.
The café will be open and ready to serve you hot and cold drinks, snacks, sarnies and some lovely cakes.
Our museum shop will be open and you can grab those all important memorabilia, gifts, models and toys.
Not to mention over 50+ vintage vehicles and exhibits occupying 24,000sq ft and we are a fully working museum.
Don't forget we also have our Steampunk event for you to enjoy with a number of stallholders coming down and people in their outfits too.
What is STEAMPUNK?

'A genre of science fiction that has a historical setting and typically features steam-powered machinery rather than advanced technology.'

Come and join us - 10.30am till 4.00pm - Unit 8 & 9 Waddington Way, Aldwarke, Rotherham S65 3SH. Details about the event and prices can be found here at www.sytm.co.uk

01/08/2023

To celebrate Yorkshire Day, here is a reminder of the amazing events taking place in August at some of Yorkshire’s Hidden Gems.

To celebrate Yorkshire Day, here is a reminder of the amazing events taking place in August at some of Yorkshire’s Hidden Gems. It’s a busy month at Wentworth Woodhouse that…

01/08/2023

Nah then matey. Ows tha doin?

It's Yorkshire Day today so please help us celebrate and shout about Yorkshire's Hidden Gems! 💮💮💮

29/07/2023

Restoration work is about to begin at Wentworth Woodhouse's derelict Georgian stables, which were the biggest and costliest in England when they were built for their fabulously wealthy owners. 🏇

Restoration work is about to begin at Wentworth Woodhouse’s derelict Georgian stables, which were the biggest and costliest in England when they were built for their fabulously wealthy owner. The…

25/07/2023

🎫 Magna Science Adventure Centre is getting a new ticketing service!🎫

Launching today (25th July 2023) our service includes:
- A new way to buy tickets online for Magna Science Adventure Centre.
- Advance booking using your Many Magna Returns Annual Pass.
- Booking tickets online for our exciting events and family fun activities.
- No more paper passes! You will be able to collect a Many Magna Returns Membership Card on the day of your visit.
- Less queuing! We just scan the barcode on your ticket or membership card when you visit us.
- You can still use existing valid tickets or your current Annual Pass.

If you do not want to book online, you can still buy walk-in tickets at reception but be aware that there will be limited availability for our extra events and family activities.

We are working hard to make the transition as smooth as possible, please be patient as we move to the new system.

This will create a better experience for our amazing visitors, and we cannot wait to welcome you all this Spectacular Summer!

Visit our website for more information: https://www.visitmagna.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/

25/07/2023

Here at Bright Stars Play Space we offer a wide variety of classes for babies and toddlers. All our classes are led by qualified teachers and are designed for caregivers to enjoy alongside babies and toddlers. 

20/07/2023

Two new Pixie Pods have been unveiled at Gulliver's Valley Resort, giving visitors to the Rotherham theme park the chance to add some magic to their short break.

Two new Pixie Pods have been unveiled at Gulliver’s Valley, giving visitors to the Rotherham theme park the chance to add some magic to their short break. In a corner…

13/07/2023

People with disabilities and their carers are set to benefit from a new changing places facility which has been unveiled at the Magna Science Adventure Centre 👏

People with disabilities and their carers are set to benefit from a new changing places facility which has been unveiled at the Magna Science Centre. A new Changing Places room…

12/07/2023

Promote your business for free! 👍👍👍

Do you run a local business? 🤔

Why not add your business to our Hidden Gems Website! 👌💎💎💎

We are proud to help promote local businesses both big and small. It's absolutely free to be added to our list of Gems, promote your events and offer discounts to our card holders. 😍💙😍

Drop us a DM or email us at [email protected] today to find out more information or be added straight away! 🥰

Look out for emails this week too 📧📧📧

12/07/2023

It's the fun run at Gulliver's Valley Resort this Sunday! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

Combined fun run and theme park entry is just £15pp, with £5 of your entry being donated directly to Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. 🫶

Non-Fun-Runners can still purchase standard theme park tickets (entry from 10.30am) at the standard rate.

The Rotherham theme park resort will host the unique race, which follows a route of approximately one mile taking in the park’s rides and attractions, on Sunday, July 16. The…

29/06/2023

Wentworth Woodhouse showing how much of an asset it is by enabling Rotherham to host The Vanity of Small Differences, an exhibition by one of the UK’s best-known artists, Turner-Prize winning Grayson Perry. 🖼️🖼️🖼️

The Vanity of Small Differences, an exhibition by one of the UK’s best-known artists, Turner-Prize winning Grayson Perry, is heading to Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham. The series of six large…

28/06/2023

As Clifton Park Museum prepares to open its newest exhibition, here's a look back at its last - "Dishes of Rotherham" 🍲🍛🍝🍮

Food made by ten cooks from contemporary Rotherham was presented on historic tableware from the museum’s Rockingham collection. 👩‍🍳

The “Dishes of Rotherham” exhibition proved to be no flash in the pan as nearly 40,000 people came through the doors of Clifton Park Museum when it was on. Food…

21/06/2023

There's been a murder at Wentworth Woodhouse but whodunnit? 🎬🕵🏼‍♂️🕵🏿‍♀️🤔

Good luck to the Children's Capital of Culture Young Producers and everyone else involved tonight!

Whodunnit? No one has a clue yet, but Wentworth Woodhouse has been left in no doubt about the popularity of its upcoming murder mystery night, which is the brainwave of…

20/06/2023

Scouts, Brownies, Beavers, Rainbows and Guides are set to take over Gulliver's Valley Resort on Saturday and Sunday, for a special Jamboree Weekend. ⚜️🎢🎡⚜️

Uniformed groups get a discounted admission of just £12 per person for a group of 20 or more, plus one free leader place with every nine children.

Scouts, Brownies, Beavers, Rainbows and Guides are set to take over Gulliver’s Valley this month, for a special Jamboree Weekend. The Rotherham theme park is hosting the two-day event for…

20/06/2023

It's very exciting to see more about The Emporium of Stories, The Feastery, The Book Nook and Cliffhanger Castle – new magical spaces that are set to open at Grimm & Co. in Rotherham town centre later this year 📚🕮📖🪄

Further images have been released of the Emporium of Stories, The Feastery, The Book Nook and Cliffhanger Castle – new magical spaces that are set to open in Rotherham town…

13/06/2023

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend! 👨‍👩‍👧

On June 17 and 18, Gulliver's Valley Resort is offering one free adult ticket with each full-paying child (children over 90cm tall). 🎡🎢

Gulliver’s Valley will host a special Father’s Day weekend for dads, sons and daughters with a special ticket deal up for grabs. To celebrate Father’s Day weekend, on June 17…

11/06/2023

We love to hear when you’ve been out and about with your Yorkshire's Hidden Gems membership. 🪪

Read below to see how Adventures With My Monkeys has been saving at Gulliver's Valley Resort 🏰

08/06/2023

Some great things happening in Rotherham Town Centre this weekend as part of WOW Rotherham, Children's Capital of Culture ✨

31/05/2023

Read our news article on the Master Cutlers Challenge 2023 📰

Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL, who was appointed to the prestigious role in October, aims to raise £200,000 by September 30. 🍴💵

The money will help fund community-enriching projects at her beloved Wentworth Woodhouse, the Rotherham stately home (and hidden gem!) that she helped to save for the nation in 2017. 🏛️

Big-hearted South Yorkshire businesses are being urged to back a charity challenge set by the second woman in 398 years to lead the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire. Dame Julie…

26/05/2023

A big offer for the little ones! 👶

The fabulous Rotherham-based hidden gem, Bright Stars Play Space has added a new offer. 🌟★⭐🌟★⭐

Members with a Yorkshire's Hidden Gems discount card can get 20% of all June classes. 💵🪪

There are a wide variety of classes for babies and toddlers including baby yoga, baby massage, sensory play and pre-school fun. 👼

Get the special code from our members website: https://members.yorkshireshiddengems.com/all-our-offers/

Use the code when booking a class online at: https://www.brightstarsplayspace.com/june-start-classes

24/05/2023

Aqua-Tek reopens at Magna Science Adventure Centre this Saturday! 🌊🌞🌊🌞🌊🌞

Visitors with a Yorkshire's Hidden Gems card can get 20% off food, beverages and in-house whilst at Magna. 💵🪪

Order yours today! https://members.yorkshireshiddengems.com/

After a much anticipated refurbishment, Aqua-Tek and Sci-Tek are back, better and wetter than ever before!

Our outdoor spaces are included as part of our full priced admission to the Visitor Attraction OR free to all Many Magna Returns annual pass holders (Magna Science Adventure Centre no longer offers outdoor only tickets).

Every full priced entry ticket is valid for a FREE upgrade to the Many Magna Returns annual pass allowing you and your family to return FOR FREE for the next 12 months!

For more information about tickets and other activities this visit our website: https://www.visitmagna.co.uk/


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