English Heritage sites near Sitlington Parish

Monk Bretton Priory

MONK BRETTON PRIORY

9 miles from Sitlington Parish

The substantial ruins of a Cluniac monastery, with an unusually well-marked ground plan, an almost complete west range and a 15th-century gatehouse.

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

BRODSWORTH HALL AND GARDENS

15 miles from Sitlington Parish

Time really does stand still at Brodsworth Hall, one of the most unusual visitor attractions in South Yorkshire.

Steeton Hall Gateway

STEETON HALL GATEWAY

16 miles from Sitlington Parish

A fine example of a small, well preserved manorial gatehouse dating from the 14th century.

Conisbrough Castle

CONISBROUGH CASTLE

19 miles from Sitlington Parish

Dramatically re-presented in May 2014 after a major HLF funded project, the keep of Conisbrough Castle is unique.

Peveril Castle

PEVERIL CASTLE

22 miles from Sitlington Parish

Founded soon after 1066 by William Peverel, one of William the Conqueror's most trusted knights, Peveril Castle offers breathtaking views of the Peak District from its position high above Castleton.

Spofforth Castle

SPOFFORTH CASTLE

22 miles from Sitlington Parish

The ruined hall and chamber of a fortified manor house of the powerful Percy family, dating mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries. Its undercroft is cut into a rocky outcrop.


Churches in Sitlington Parish

Middlestown: St Luke
Netherton: St Andrew

Pubs in Sitlington Parish

Black Bull

21 Bar Lane, Midgley, WF4 4JJ
(01924) 885022

A large old building with some parts dating back to the 1400's, with original beams, previously branded as a Great British Carvery so food-oriented It serves as local for the nearby village of West Bretton.
Black Swan Inn

1 Green Lane, Overton, WF4 4RF
(01924) 272114
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Locally known as the 'Mucky Duck', the pub dates back to the 1800's, when Overton was known as Upper Shitlington.
Denby Grange Cricket & Athletic Club

Smithy Lane, Overton, WF4 4RW

Denby Grange Cricket & Athletic Club, Overton
Little Bull

72 New Road, Middlestown, WF4 4NR
(01924) 726142
thelittlebull.co.uk

Originally three weavers' cottages and known as the Weavers Inn until around 1870, a pretty Pennine style flagstone-roofed former Tetley house, family-friendly. Bought from Punch in 2010, now free of tie.
Middlestown WMC

107 New Road, Middlestown, WF4 4PA
(01924) 274251

imposing stone building with built-on concert room for top turns at weekends, and guest beers from a Friday night; hours shown are those permitted by the club's licence.
Midgley Lodge Motel

Bar Lane, Midgley, WF4 4JJ
(01924) 830069
midgleylodgemotel.co.uk/

has its own "Fairways Bar" but shares grounds with the Black Bull
National Coal Mining Museum

Caphouse colliery, New Road, Overton, WF4 4RH
(01924) 848806

Museum shop holds an off-licence. Restaurant holds an on-licence for refreshment of visitors. This extends to 11pm for functions.
Netherton Convenience Store

83 Upper Lane, Netherton, WF4 4NF
(01924) 272588

At the upper end of the village, not to be confused with Netherton Store which is lower down near the village school.
Netherton Store

107 Netherton Lane, Netherton, WF4 4HQ
(01924) 277961

note this is Netherton Store - there is also a Netherton Convenience Store at the other end of the village
Reindeer Inn

204 Old Road, Overton, WF4 4RL
(01924) 848374

A traditional free house and Wakefield CAMRA Pub of the Year 2009. Guest beers are mainly from local micros and the pub did serve as brewery tap for Cap House Brewery. There is also real cider on hand-pull. Home-cooked food including real c...
Sitlington Sports & Social Club

Stevenson House, Netherton Lane, Netherton, WF4 4HQ
(01924) 271471

at the heart of village sporting and social life, formerly Netherton WMC, then run under the auspices of the parish council and now known as Sitlington Sports & Social Club. Large selection of real ale bottles. Regular events are advertised...
Star Inn

211 Netherton Lane, Netherton, WF4 4HJ
(01924) 274496

Friendly & well-kept village local dating back to 1831, with a lively tap-room and two small lounges. Spacious beer garden overlooks open countryside. The same family have been tenants for several generations. (GBG 1993) Hours shown are as...