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We stayed at Barnsley last year Green Springs Caravan Park, nice, basic but all that was needed, you're right the area needs more site choice, come on business people, buy some land and sort us a good site out.

Shirley

Are any of these sites suitably for cycling? I'm thinking reasonably flat? I love Yorkshire but haven't visited anywhere in the South of the county - I'm willing to be converted!

Roverslass

try hatfield marina.

very popular place with the water sports fraternity.

Hi

Yes there is plenty to see and do in South Yorkshire but for some reason it is lacking in caravan and camping sites, why i do not know as there is lots of countryside to see.

Maybe it has to do with it once being an industrial area and it is taking time to find its feet as a tourist area.

I live in Barnsley and a 20 min drive in either direction i am in open countryside with a variety of landscapes.

Lets hope it develops in years to come.

cheers

steve

Sorry, in my earlier posting I neglected to mention an overnight stay on a CL or maybe a CS just outside Doncaster. It was excellent with really helpful owners and obviously a loyal band of regulars. If I can remember the name I'll post it.

...and it was fairly flat so quite good for cycling...!

Roverslass

I agree, we do need more sites in South Yorkshire.  I too live in Barnsley and Barnsley does have lots to offer.  Barnsley has changed a lot over the last few years - the mines and muckstacks have all gone, there is fantastic countryside close by, Meadowhall for the shopaholics, trans penine trails, for cycling, Working farms, the famous Barnsley market (which is in the process of redevelopment) Historical houses, museums, leisure centres,  etc etc etc.  Perhaps Steve is right, that our industrial past has held Barnsley back - we need to encourage people to visit this part of the country - people shouldn't be put off, we don't all wear flat caps, keep whippets and fly pigeons !

Quote: Originally posted by Cockerspadgers on 19/1/2008

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I agree, we do need more sites in South Yorkshire.  I too live in Barnsley and Barnsley does have lots to offer.  Barnsley has changed a lot over the last few years - the mines and muckstacks have all gone, there is fantastic countryside close by, Meadowhall for the shopaholics, trans penine trails, for cycling, Working farms, the famous Barnsley market (which is in the process of redevelopment) Historical houses, museums, leisure centres,  etc etc etc.  Perhaps Steve is right, that our industrial past has held Barnsley back - we need to encourage people to visit this part of the country - people shouldn't be put off, we don't all wear flat caps, keep whippets and fly pigeons !

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Could be to do with the amount of rain you get  .

We stayed at a caravan site in Barnsley a few years ago does either of you know what its called. All i remember was it was fairly close to the M1 motorway, was down at the bottom of a hill and was very close to a wooded area.

Hi Bill

That would be Greensprings caravan park and it is raining again here

cheers

steve