Worksop to Sheffield drive: Distance, time & best attractions
The distance from Worksop to Sheffield by car is 21 miles, with a 34m driving time. The best stops on the Worksop to Sheffield drive are Dead Man’s Cave, Gulliver’s Valley and Rother Valley Country Park.
The drive from Worksop to Sheffield takes you from north Nottinghamshire to the biggest city in South Yorkshire.
There’s a surprising amount to do around Worksop, with experience options including tractor driving, bushcraft lessons, crossbow shooting, pony trekking and archery lessons. You can also do a tasting tour of Europe’s largest rum distillery.
Interesting Sheffield activities include outdoor escape games, learning about the city’s past and culture on a private walking tour and treasure hunts with cryptic clues.
Worksop to Sheffield distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Worksop to Sheffield is 21 miles. That makes for a driving time of around 34 minutes, traffic permitting. The quickest route is usually along the A57.
The best road trip stops near the Worksop to Sheffield driving route are Dead Man’s Cave, Gulliver’s Valley and Rother Valley Country Park.
Worksop to Sheffield drive: Dead Man’s Cave
Dead Man’s Cave in North Anston is hardly show cave territory. But it’s still a pretty cool limestone rock shelter.
There’s only one chamber to the cave, which is less than five metres long. When the cave was first excavated in the 1960s, Roman and Palaeolithic artefacts were found. You’ll find Dead Man’s Cave in Anston Stones Wood, near the railway line.
Worksop to Sheffield road trip attractions: Gulliver’s Valley
Gulliver’s Valley is a relatively new theme park on the outskirts of Rotherham, and it is one firmly aimed at children. There are a few rides, such as the pirate ship and rapids, that older kids will enjoy. But the sweet spot is probably four to eight year olds.
Overnight accommodation is available, while non-traditional theme park attractions include a small farm, an inflatables course, a handful of playgrounds and a mini golf course.
Best stops between Worksop and Sheffield: Rother Valley Country Park
Rother Valley Country Park near Junction 31 of the M1 is based around a series of artificial lakes. You can go for a pleasant lakeside walk, but the real appeal here is in the water sports.
Options include paddleboard and kayak hire, sailing and cable skiing. Most fun, however, is the inflatable aqua park.
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