The White Swan Hotel is the perfect place from which to explore the galleries, historic sites, magnificent gardens, numerous sporting and tourist attractions and natural beauty of the area. For the more adventurous there is an array of outdoor pursuits and sporting activities suitable for visitors of all ages.
Narrowboat Experience We offer a complete Narrowboat Experience for people who want to see and learn all aspects of handling a narrowboat on the Chesterfield Canal. You can just sit back and take in the History and wildlife of this most beautiful of English canals or get involved in the day to day running of the superb narrowboat "Beautiful Baby". Learn to take the helm, navigate and manage the locks, mooring and "winding" (turning) the boat and navigate tunnels. www.narrowboatexperiencedays.co.uk/
Clumber Park 3,800 acres of green open space to relax in and enjoy. Discover more of the Park on your bike with over 20 miles of cycle routes through spectacular scenery. Europe's longest double avenue of lime trees line the grand entrance. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-clumber_park-2
Tropical Butterfly House Discover a wild family day out, catch a glimpse into a far-away world and make friends with creatures great and small. Get up-close and personal with lots of free-roaming creatures - from amazing leaf-cutter ants and exotic butterflies to goats, ducks and peacocks. Our residents love putting on a show - see bird of prey displays and chattering parrots. www.butterflyhouse.co.uk
Meadowhall Shopping Centre Meadowhall is more than just a shopping centre - with a weekly calendar of entertainment and events, ranging from tea dances to fashion shows, book signings to live stage shows there's always something new at Meadowhall. www.meadowhall.co.uk/website/
The Dome With over 1 million visitors every year and 52 different activities to take part in, The Dome is now one of the UK's top 5 Sports and Leisure attractions.In fact it now has so many activities it is almost impossible to try everything in one day! www.the-dome.co.uk
Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve Set in 32 acres of tranquil lakes and woodland the Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve has an Exotic Bird Sanctuary, animals from around the world and two large lakes with fishing. www.wetlandswildlife.co.uk
Cusworth Hall Museum of South Yorkshire Life The Museum and its displays illustrate the changing home, work and social life of people and communities across the region over the last 250 years. Victorian childhood, farm labourers, local miners and domestic service are some of the many themes for you to explore. www.cusworth-hall.co.uk/
Doncaster Racecourse Doncaster racecourse host many events throughout the year from antique fayres to the prestigious four-day Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival, which is acclaimed as the premier sporting occasion of the Autumn calender. www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
Chatsworth House Set in the heart of the Peak District National Park, Chatsworth is one of the Treasure Houses of England. Visitors see 26 rooms in the House, the 105 acre Garden with its celebrated waterworks and maze, and the Farmyard and Adventure Playground. www.chatsworth.org/
