You’ll feel it the moment you arrive in Yorkshire South: the heartbeat of a vibrant region. Everywhere you look you’ll discover something to intrigue, to enchant, to mesmerise your senses. And it’s all right here just waiting for you.

Embracing the vibrant city of Sheffield and the cosmopolitan towns of Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley, Yorkshire South is brimming with heritage centres, must-see gardens, colourful nightlife, international cultural events and thrilling sporting spectacles. And, just beyond the city fringes, you will discover thousands of acres of majestic open spaces and dramatic national parkland dotted with stone built villages, pretty market towns and every imaginable outdoor activity.

This is a real family-friendly region – and we have plenty of fabulous family days out to prove it. Plan a fun adventure with the kids - visit a farm for the day and see the animals at Cannon Hall, get lost in one of the region's largest Maize Mazes or visit the UK's first science adventure centre, Magna, and explore the elements, earth, air, fire and water. Whatever you plan to do, you'll find a great day out in the region for the whole family!

You can’t pigeonhole the entertainment that’s to be relished in Yorkshire South. That’s because it’s so varied and so plentiful. Catch a morning movie at a cutting edge arty cinema like Showroom, take your seat for an electrifying drama matinee at the Crucible, get glammed up for a glitzy evening of opera at Sheffield City Hall. Or sample some epic live indie music, stand up comedy at the Comedy Club or dance the night away. Now that’s entertainment. You’ll find live music in pubs, concert halls and outdoor venues across the region. With cinemas, clubs, theatrical performances and live art at every corner, you can pick and mix to suit your mood.

With a mesmerising history and passion for culture, Yorkshire South is alive with attractions. Feel inspired by world class art in our cool contemporary galleries Millenium Galleries; absorb yourself in the displays of a cutting edge interactive museum, Weston Park; sense the past trembling the air around you in a perfectly ruined abbey. This place is a cultural treasure trove.

With history, heritage and culture seeping from every pore, you can spend many absorbing hours taking in the sights of Yorkshire South.

Public Art abounds in Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster and providing you with snippets of history and interesting facts that no gallery could ever display. Keep a look out for sculptures, carvings and blue heritage plaques or call in to a Tourist Information Centre to find out more.