This vibrant, rail-themed exhibition showcases the creativity of Artworks SY participants—talented artists with learning disabilities and autism—who have worked over 10 weeks to produce a stunning collection of railway-inspired pieces. Their work includes a series of unique poster artworks installed at every [...]
From 1 July 2025 at Denby Dale Library. A fantastic new exhibition researched over the past 6 months by 26 volunteers from Researching through the centuries by Hands on History Group Denby Dale Parish Council and Station Adopters asked Hands on History [...]
Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the first section of the Line between Penistone and Huddersfield which opened on 1st July 1850, we will view the displays on Denby Dale station before taking our route along public footpaths across fields and country lanes to our [...]
An interesting route crossing through the Moss Valley area south of Sheffield, linking for a tram ride back to the city. Start: 9.15am DRONFIELD station. Finish: WHITE LANE tramstop. Distance: 8 - 9 miles. Leader: Alan Hawley Depart: Huddersfield 0712, Shepley 0730, [...]
Visit Shepley Library to learn how the railway shaped the village when the station opened in 1850 on the Penistone Line, boosting the village economy and accessibility. The area witnessed the development of a brewery and textile mills, including the Shepley Spring Mill. Public [...]
** From HUDDERSFIELD, due to continuing work on the Trans Pennine Upgrade, a connecting bus will run to LOCKWOOD for the onward train calling all stations to Sheffield ** Saturday, AUGUST 2nd, 2025 – Visit The Coates !! A pleasant route from Penistone station via Castle [...]
** From HUDDERSFIELD, due to continuing work on the Trans Pennine Upgrade, a connecting bus will run to LOCKWOOD for the onward train calling all stations to Sheffield ** Saturday, AUGUST 16th 2025 Join us for a stroll along a varied route via Wombwell [...]
Huddersfield station closed for improvement worksSaturday 30 August – Sunday 28 September 2025 Huddersfield station will be closed for 30 days while major works take place as part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU). These improvements include longer platforms, track and signalling [...]
** From HUDDERSFIELD, due to continuing work on the Trans Pennine Upgrade, a connecting bus will run to PENISTONE for the onward train calling all stations to Sheffield ** Saturday, AUGUST 30th 2025 A pleasant route featuring the river. Start: 9.15am at [...]
The story of Sheffield is the story of two families whose influence down the generations has shaped the city’s character. This walk visits sites connected to them. Several opt out points along the way. (meet at the station rear entrance above Platform [...]
Our route today takes us out towards Beaumont Park and Meltham. Start: 10am at BERRY BROW station Finish: HONLEY. Distance: up to 10 miles. Leader: John Harker (07929-051978) Depart: Huddersfield 0925 (BUS), Lockwood 0937 (BUS) to arrive BERRY BROW 0942. Depart: Lincoln 0645, [...]
Venture over to North Notts for a delightful walk. River Idle, Ordsall, Whisker Hill golf course, Babworth church, Green Mile Lane and Chesterfield Canal back into town and station. Start: 9.30am at RETFORD station. Finish: RETFORD. Distance: 8½ miles. Leader: Stuart Parker (07908-450444) Depart: [...]