Days out by train guides
View or download our guides to find out what’s near the Penistone Line for everyone throughout the year. Try a guided walk, go shopping, or find out about the county’s heritage and history. There’s so much to do for everyone!
If you are a family with young children, then we have the perfect guide for you. Not only can your little ones enjoy a great day out by train, but they can also learn while they play with the ideas and activities we have put together from 50 Things to do before you’re 5 app.
Look at our leaflet to inspire your day out on or near the Penistone Line.
Visit Our Open Markets
We have listed outdoor markets which are close to train stations along the length of the Penistone Line. Enjoy bargain hunting for clothing, fruit & vegetables, antiques and second-hand goods, and everything in between!
Huddersfield Open Market – Brook St, Huddersfield, HD1 1RY
Monday 9.00-16.00 General (including Bank Holiday Markets), Tuesday 9.00-15.30 Second-hand, Thursday 9.00-16.00 General, Saturday 8.30-16.00 Second-hand.
Further information (Kirklees Markets)
Penistone Market Barn – Back Lane, Penistone, S36 6DT
Thursday 8.30-14.00 General, Saturday 8.30-14.00 General.
Barnsley Outdoor Market – (Market stalls around the town centre)
Monday 8.30-16.00 General, Tuesday 8.30-16.00 Second-hand, Wednesday 8.30-16.00 General, Friday 8.30-16.00 General, Saturday 8.30-16.00 General.
Wombwell Market – Market Place, Wombwell, S73 0AP
Tuesday 8.30-15.00 General, Friday 8.30-15.00 General, Saturday 8.30-15.00 General.
Further information (Barnsley Markets)
Traxx Community Market
(Heart of Chapeltown – Community Enterprise) Market Place, Chapeltown, S35 2UU
Saturday 10.00-16.00, Last Sunday of the month Check for further information
The Moor Open Market – (directly outside the Moor Indoor Market)
77 The Moor, Sheffield City Centre, S1 4PF
Monday 8.30-16.30 General, Tuesday 8.30-16.30 General, Wednesday 8.30-16.30 General, Thursday 8.30-16.30 General, Friday 8.30-16.30 General.
Saturday 8.30-16.30 General.
Further Information (Sheffield Outdoor & Specialist Markets)
Map of Attractions along the Penistone Line
The google map below shows the Penistone Line from Huddersfield to Sheffield. Click the slider in the black strip to view a drop-down menu and information for our stations, places to visit, outdoor spaces and pubs near the line.
National Rail Map
Plan a scenic route for your train journey if time is not a factor when travelling, the National Rail map will certainly give you the opportunity to map out a more enjoyable route, and maybe even make a couple of stops along the way to take in some local sights. The map also highlights all the main UK airport services.
View or download this useful rail map by projectmapping.co.uk showing all the UK Train Operators and Rail Routes (not every station will be listed).
For National Accessibility Information on an interactive map see http://accessmap.nationalrail.co.uk/
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