Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Wormhill

"Standing proud since 1421 when Henry V signed a royal charter granting permission for a collegiate church to be built, the iconic Manchester Cathedral has survived world wars, bombings and the industrial revolution first hand. Admire the beautiful stained glass windows and carved ceilings as you wander around the building and listen to the sound of choristers and jazz that is often playing. If you want to learn more about the building there are guided tours every day at 11 am and 2 pm Monday to Saturday."

"Manchester's fine 15th-century church of St.Mary was raised to cathedral status in 1848. It is a magnificent example of..... All attractions in SalfordAll attractions in Greater ManchesterComplete A to Z of attractions in England"

"A Grade-II listed site, the beautiful 19-acre Sheffield Botanical Gardens were established in 1836 and showcase more than 5,000 species of plants. This is a lovely spot for a stroll, especially in the spring and summer, when many of the plants are in full bloom. Highlights include the glasshouses, also Grade II-listed, with temperate plants from Australia, Asia, and South Africa; the Victorian Garden; and the Four Seasons Garden, which is colorful at any time of year."

"The Sheffield Botanical Gardens are a beautiful place to spend a day, with over 5,000 species of plants housed here. The gardens have been open since 1836 and feature a number of historic buildings and pavilions. The plants are displayed using a horticultural technique that highlights each plant individually."

"Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, S10 2LN - Visit now. Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens boasts a bear pit, a huge, glass-roofed pavilion and acres of peaceful space."

"Known as the 'Palace of the Peak', this vast edifice 3 miles northeast of Bakewell has been occupied by the earls and dukes of Devonshire for centuries. Inside, the lavish apartments and mural-painted staterooms are packed with priceless paintings and period furniture. The house sits in 25 sq miles of grounds and ornamental gardens, some landscaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Kids will love the farmyard adventure playground.From Bakewell, take bus 218 (£2.70, 15 minutes, half-hourly)."

"You may call me "Lizzie" for every day,"My Peral” for Sunday."Goddness Divine", but only on very social occassions.You may only call me "Mrs. Darcy" when you are compeletely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy."

"Endcliffe Park is one of Sheffield’s many green spaces, made up of both woodland and parkland. It was opened in 1887 and you will find a historical pavilion besides the entrance. The park is home to a number of monuments and memorial structures, as well as a playground for children, outdoor gym and parkour training area – all of which are free to access."

"Part of Sheffield’s charm is that it has the Yorkshire countryside and surrounding greenery right at its doorstep. A great base from which to begin your exploration of Yorkshire’s green spaces is Endcliffe park. Since opening in 1887, Endcliffe park has continued to attract visitors for both its park and woodland."

"Just down the road from the aforementioned Botanical Gardens,is Endcliffe Park. Located on Hunters Bar roundabout and the start of the Sheffield Walk Endcliffe Park has it all. There is a small amount of parking nearby, and plenty of street parking."

"Sheffield Fire and Police Museum, renamed as the National Emergency Services Museum since January 2014, is a museum in Sheffield showcases a collection of, you guessed it, props of emergency services. Said to be one of Sheffield’s hidden marvels, the museum boasts a vast collection of the place’s rich history of fire and police services. The vast building gives accurate historic des...Read more"

"This stirring Jacobean Revival country house owes its current appearance to the Victorian architect Edward Blore, who also worked on Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace. His remodelled facade is from the 1830s, though the house dates back more than a century before. Capesthorne Hall is now primarily a wedding venue, but does receive visitors on Sundays and Mondays during spring and summer."

"Right across the road from the Crescent, at Ann’s Well is where you can sample Buxton’s famed mineral water – just remember to bring a bottle. The water comes out at 28°C, so just above room temperature and unlike many natural springs has a smooth taste with a little aeration. Percolating from a mile below ground, the spring also picks up some harmless radiation."

"Sample some of the town’s famous healing waters for yourself at St Anne’s Well, just in front of the Buxton Crescent. By drinking the water you’ll be following in the footsteps of some very famous individuals, including Mary Queen of Scots, who was commanded by her sister, Elizabeth I, to visit Buxton and ‘take the waters’."

"Buxton is famous for it’s drinking water, so why not fill your water bottle straight from a spring deep under ground?. Located in the historic Crescent area here, this geothermal spring marked with a shrine to St Anne runs at a constant 28°C. Unlike many natural springs has a smooth taste with a little aeration."

"We start in Crookes, at Bolehills which offers an unrivalled view across the city amid the backdrop of lush, leafy greenery. A firm favourite for BMXers and other outdoorsy types, the Bolehills are also a great spot to watch the city's firework displays in the winter."

"Looking down the valley towards Stannington, the Bolehills has always been a popular spot to watch the sunset in Sheffield. There are plenty of benches to use, so why not give it a try?. Photo: Sarah Marshall"

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Gregory Deryckère used under CC BY 2.5. Once you’re done with all the museum and gallery visits, picnics in the park, and shows at Crucible Theatre, you might want to go on a shopping spree at Meadowhall. It is an upscale shopping center in Sheffield that opened its door to customers in 1990."

"If you’re after a full days worth of shopping then head over to Meadowhall that has over 270 retail shops plus restaurants, cafes and a cinema!. Meadowhall offers high street chains and high end retail."

"When it comes to Meadowhall, it covers 1.5 million square feet of floor space and inhabits 280 stores from top independent and international brands that attracts 25 million visitors per year."

"CFCCA is the UK leader in Chinese visual culture, with a reputation for debut solo exhibitions and a roster of internationally-renowned artists; impressive considering that, three decades ago, it was just a series of events in Manchester’s Chinatown. As Manchester’s Chinese population is second only to London’s, the centre’s heritage is particularly important; now represented in a new archive and library. Best feature: A vibrant events schedule, spanning film screenings to workshops and even Mandarin lessons"

"Centre For Chinese Contemporary Art is a unique art gallery with a year-round programme of socially engaged exhibitions, events, and artist residencies. They have over 30 years experience of working with emerging and established artists to provide a space for conversation, debate, and cross-cultural exchange. They are the go-to place to discover new artists and explore relevant global issues from different international perspectives."

"CFCCA reopens with a duo of exhibitions investigating and unpicking themes of belonging, identity and citizenship in a globalised and hyper-connected society. Housed in CFCCA’s Northern Quarter galleries, the exhibitions are just a few minutes’ walk from the Arndale Shopping Centre. Multiplicities in Flux brings together works by contemporary artists Grace Lau and Eelyn Lee in a dialogue around identity and belonging."

"Surrounded by the University of Salford, this sizeable museum is on the south side of Peel Park, mapping the history of Salford and with a large inventory of Victorian art. The museum dates to 1850, and would be worth a visit just to appreciate its Italianate Renaissance-style galleries. These have been arranged to reflect the layout of a Victorian museum, with paintings, decorative art and sculpture all competing for your attention in the same space."

"Surrounded by the University of Salford, this sizeable museum is on the south side of Peel Park, mapping the history of Salford and with a large inventory of Victorian art. The museum dates to 1850, and would be worth a visit just to appreciate its Italianate Renaissance-style galleries. These have been arranged to reflect the layout of a Victorian museum, with paintings, decorative art and sculpture all competing for your attention in the same space."

"Contemporary Six – The Gallery is a leading independent art gallery located in the heart of the city centre of Manchester opposite the beautiful Town Hall. Established in 2010 by Alex Reuben, the gallery is known for offering a warm and friendly welcome to art enthusiasts, collectors, and new visitors and explorers to the city. Specialising in original paintings, landscapes, portraits, abstracts handmade prints, sculptures, and ceramics."

"From Darrell Evanes’ scrap metal sculpture to Matthew Bourne’s natural abstracts, Contemporary Six’s repertoire is all encompassing. Having outgrown its former location of Royal Exchange Arcade, the gallery - founded by Alex Reuben in 2010 - now occupies an airy space on Princess Street, where it represents around 40 artists. Best feature: Contemporary Six offers the Own Art Scheme, which allows buyers to pay in monthly instalments"

"Located about 10 miles from Sheffield, the Elsecar Heritage Railway is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and expansion of one of the area's oldest railway lines. Highlights include an impressive collection of historic locomotives and rolling stock that once belonged to the South Yorkshire Railway. Budding engineers can even learn to drive a steam train through one of the railway's "footplate" courses (they also offer a number of fun themed excursions)."