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Places To Stay

www.thewhitehorsejacksonbridge.co.uk – Janice and Mark welcome you to this wonderful little retreat. Newly refurbished to provide outstanding comfort, many will recognise the pub as the one featured in ‘Last of the Summer Wine’. Cast members have stayed here regularly during filming. Bar meals are also served – an all round excellent place to stay and a firm favourite with ‘Lazing Saddles’ clients!!

The Old Coach House Guest House, Doncaster Road, Barnsley – Tel 01226 290612. Bed and Breakfast at it’s best. Hosts Ron and Val will make you feel part of the family. You’ll adopt them and never want to leave!!!

The Waggon and Horses, Langsett – www.langsettinn.com – A true gem. Superb food and accommodation in a picturesque setting.

The Fountain Inn, Ingbirchworth – www.fountain-ingbirchworth.co.uk – Excellent cuisine and wonderful rooms.

The Travellers Inn, Dodworth, Barnsley – 01226 284173 – A wonderful place to stay and eat. Home cooked food at it’s best.

Cubley Hall, Cubley, Nr Penistone – www.cubleyhall.co.uk – Lovely place set in own grounds. Accommodation and extensive menu. A favourite for weddings and private functions.

Ye Olde Mustard Pot, Midhopestones, Nr Langsett – www.mustardpot.co.uk -  Renowned local place to stay, with sumptuous menu.

Brooklands Hotel, Dodworth, Barnsley – www.brooklands.com – Excellent hotel with varied dining options. Home of the infamous ‘Barnsley Chop’.

Bluebell Inn, Dodworth – 0871 2002289 – e-mail Barnsley@newcountryinns.com . Modern type accommodation and food in central location. Suitable for families!!

Places To Eat

Rose and Crown, Hoylandswaine, Barnsley – ‘Simply Riley’s is quite simply superb!! 01226 762227

Lord Nelson, Hoylandswaine, Barnsley – Great Food. 01226 762324

The Dil Raj, Dodworth, Barnsley – Indian Cuisine at it’s finest. www.dilraj.com – Eron and Miron extend a warm welcome. A big favourite with us – these guys supply Indians to the cowboys here at Lazing saddles!!

Cherry Tree Inn, High Hoyland, Barnsley – 01226 382541 – Once voted the seventh best view from a public house in Britain! Wow, I’d love to see the first six.

Spencer Arms, Cawthorne, Barnsley – www.spencerarms.co.uk – Picture post card village setting. Tremendous cuisine!

Beatson House, Cawthorne – www.beatsonhouse.co.uk – For that extra special dining experience. Village setting, exemplary restaurant.

Chilli Lodge, Silkstone Common, Barnsley – 01226 792300 – Indian Cuisine with a twist. Venison vindaloo anyone??

The Pot House Hamlet, Silkstone, Barnsley – www.pothousehamlet.co.uk – Brilliant cuisine in a special setting at ‘The Potting shed’.

Strafford Arms, Stainborough, Barnsley – 01226 287488 – Countryside retreat with home cooked touch!!

Places To Visit

Horse Riding Holidays Worldwide

www.unicorntrails.com Unicorn offer a huge choice of riding holidays world wide, including a variety of ranches as well as western riding in Europe.

www.inthesaddle.com – Horse riding holidays, horseback safaris and working ranches around the world. Considering a horse riding experience either at home or abroad? – consult the experts!!

www.robinsons-uk.com – A business of over 130 years standing. Offering an unrivalled choice of products for both horse and rider, coupled with a superb level of customer service.

www.blackerhall.com – Offering a vast range of fresh meat direct from their own farm, freshly baked bread and baking; this family run farm shop has quickly become renowned for it’s exceptional fresh produce. Local and National award winners!!

Thorncliffe Farm Shop, Westfield Road, Emley, Huddersfield HD8 9ZS – Tel 01924 490118 – Fresh local produce. Exceptional choice and value.

Pot House Hamlet – www.pothousehamlet.co.uk – Something for everyone at this wonderful little hamlet. Tom Horsfield(horticultural genius) and his family invite you  to spend a day with them. Well worth a visit!!

Cannon Hall Farm, Cawthorne, Barnsley – www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk – Come spend a day here guys!! Beautiful setting and plenty to see and do. Kids will love the farm and animals, mums and dads will love the cream teas in the cafe and all the treats on display in the renowned farm shop!!

Cannon Hall, Cawthorne, Barnsley – Historic Museum, Park and Gardens – www.barnsley.gov.uk/bguk/leisure - Spend the day in this idyllic location – doing as much or as little as you like!!

Yorkshire Mining Museum, Wakefield – www.ukattraction.com/yorkshire/national-coal-mining-museum - Ex-miners take you underground to experience what it was like at the height of the industry.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield – www.ysp.co.uk – International centre for modern and contempory art. Set in 500 acres of 18^th century parkland.

Silkstone Golf Club, Barnsley – www.silkstone-golf-club.co.uk – Magnificent  18 hole course with commanding views out over local countryside and towards the Pennines. New part of course opens May 2008.

The Maize Maze, Cawthorne, Barnsley  www.maizemaze.co.uk – ‘The most fun you will have, getting lost’! Kids and adults alike will enjoy a day out here. Superb setting!

Wigfield Farm, Haverlands Lane, Barnsley – www.wigfield.barnsley.ac.uk – Horses, sheep, cattle, pigs, goats etc. Rare breeds on show and guided tours. New born ‘cute and cuddlies’ always around.

Metrodome, Barnsley – www.themetrodome.co.uk – Swimming pools with ‘flumes’ and a fitness village. Barnsley’s Premier Leisure Facility.

Trans Pennine Trail, West to East – www.transpenninetrail.ork.uk – Spanning the middle width of the country. A favourite with walkers, cyclists and horse riders etc. Picnic settings as the trails meanders through breathtaking countryside.

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley – www.elsecar-heritage-center.co.uk – An antiques, history and craft centre. So much to see and do. Home of Thomas The tank Engine(His Country Residence!!)

Cooper  Gallery, Town Centre, Barnsley – www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/museum -  Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, World Cultures.

Lamproom Theatre, Town Centre, Barnsley – www.barnsleylamproom.com – A quite superb local theatre offering a wide variety of performances throughout the year. Barnsley has got talent!!!

The Academy Theatre, Birdwell, Barnsley – www.theacademytheatre.co.uk – Offering a variety of live performances, musicals, song and dance. Well worth taking time out for an evening show.

Memorabillia

http://www.mustav.co.uk/ Mustav, a website devoted to the sale of memorabilia of Film, TV, Sports and Historical Figures. Includes autographed items, books and other merchandise.

Other Sites of Interest

http://www.kesbillycasper.co.uk/ Official website of David (Dai) Bradley who played the character Billy Casper in the cult 60's film Kes.