FIVE TO WATCH
DONCASTER RACECOURSE
With its impressive new Urban-i grandstand complete with fine dining and panoramic views across the world famous course, you’ll thrill to the excitement of a day at Doncaster races. Study the form, get last minute tips, choose your horse for the world’s oldest classic race then sip champagne as you cheer on your selection all the way to the finish line.
SPEEDWAY
Speed down to Owlerton Stadium, home of Sheffield Tigers, for an evening crammed full of spectacle and incident. This is speedway at its very best, and you’ll find the blend of furious racing, skillful riding and non stop action truly addictive. Swap two wheels for four, with great spectator views of stock car racing, or if you fancy a flutter, why not place a bet at one of the 260 greyhound meetings held here each year.
SWIM & SKATE
Swimmers and skaters will have a field day in this region. Ice Sheffield is a cutting edge venue featuring a twin padded ice rink, whilst Doncaster’s Dome leisure complex boasts a split-level rink. It also welcomes swimmers with its multi-pool water world. And swimmers will be in their element at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge and Barnsley’s Metrodome.
CLIMBING
Fancy learning to climb, perfecting your skills or just keeping your hand in? Try The Foundry Climbing Centre in Sheffield, the UK’s first dedicated indoor climbing centre packed with a huge selection of challenging walls. The Climbing Works is another of the city’s attractions, featuring the world’s biggest bouldering centre. And then there’s The Edge, a legendary indoor climbing centre with two giant rooms to explore.
Whether you’re a raw beginner or a budding Franz Klammer, you can enjoy skiing all year round at one of Europe’s largest artificial ski resorts. Take lessons on the nursery slopes then test your skills on the more advanced slopes. There’s also plenty of activities for the kids including tobogganing, snow tubing and the adventure mountain play area.
