Museums & Parks


Although predominantly a cycling website we love the great outdoors and history and regularly find ourselves exploring parks and museums. The best thing of all is that most country parks and museums cost very little or nothing at all meaning they are brilliant places to visit. Browse our recent reviews below to find out what we think about the local parks and museums in and around Yorkshire.

Wentworth Woodhouse For Families Review

Wentworth Woodhouse is a magnificent historic mansion located in the village of Wentworth, South Yorkshire, England. The house, which is the largest privately owned residence in the United Kingdom, was built in the 18th century and has a rich history. It was once the seat of the Earls Fitzwilliam, a powerful and influential family in … Read more
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Roberts Park for Families Review

As a family with two small children, we always look for new outdoorsy things to do on the weekend. The excitement when you discover a new place to visit within a radius of your home is something we love. Roberts Park is a 14 acres public urban park in Saltaire, West Yorkshire, England. Higher Coach … Read more

Damflask Reservoir walking for families

This is predominantly a family cycling blog but as active travel enthusiasts, we also like to walk too!  We had a quiet Saturday afternoon and decided to grab our spreadsheet of ‘free family fun’ things to do and find somewhere relatively local. Damflask reservoir was on our list. Damflask Reservoir is popular for angling and … Read more

Pugneys Country Park cycling for families

Pugneys Country Park is a 250-acre park located on the A636 between Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England and Junction 39 of the M1 motorway. It is a Local Nature Reserve. The area was developed from a former opencast mine and a sand and gravel quarry and was opened to the public in 1985. As residents of … Read more
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Why museums and parks are great for kids

Museums and parks are great for kids because they provide opportunities for hands-on learning, exploration, and play. Museums can introduce children to history, art, science, and culture in a fun and interactive way, while parks allow them to get outside, exercise, and connect with nature. Both environments offer a break from screens and can inspire creativity, curiosity, and imagination in children.