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.

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

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.