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Sheffield Tourist Information


Sheffield is one of our great industrial cities, the fourth largest in England. Situated in south Yorkshire formerly the West Riding of Yorkshire, with the Peak District National Park on the doorstep. There are abbeys, castles, priories and stately homes nearby to visit, and many interesting attractions within the city.

The history of Sheffield can be dated to mid 12th century, when the first wooden castle was built by a Norman baron. Sheffield’s unique situation of being close to iron ore for smelting, oak woods for charcoal and fast flowing water for power, gave rise to the metal trades for which Sheffield is renowned. In 1740 Benjamin Huntsman invented the crucible process, shortly after this Thomas Boulsover was responsible for the invention of silver plate, known throughout the world as Sheffield plate.

The Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul, Sheffield’s only medieval building, built in the perpendicular style dates from mid 15th century. The Unitarian Upper Chapel is worth visiting for its beautiful stained glass windows, by pre-Raphaelite artist Henry Holiday.

Sheffield’s Town Hall, opened in 1897 by Queen Victoria, is an impressive building; the 210-foot clock tower is topped with a statue of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalworking. The Cutler’s Hall opposite the Cathedral, built in the Neo-Classic style, dates from 1832. Both these buildings are only open to pre booked groups by appointment.

Kelham Island Museum and the City Museum both tell of Sheffield’s industrial history. The Traditional Heritage Museum features displays of local trades and crafts. Bishop’s House Museum, is the oldest timber framed house in Sheffield circa 1500. There is also a Fire and Police Museum and Bus Museum to explore. Art lovers will want to visit The Mappin Art Gallery, The Graves Art Gallery, The Ruskin Gallery and The Millenium Galleries, an inspiring new venue for visual arts, craft and design.

A short distance from the city is Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. Visitors to this historic site can discover how steel was produced, the machinery powered and how workers and their families lived in Abbeydale.

As Britain’s first National City of Sport, Sheffield offers world class venues for spectator sports. Many specialist leisure and sports centres, golf courses a ski village, climbing centres, country park and even a Lazer Zone.

The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Crucible Studio and Lyceum Theatre, form the largest theatrical complex outside London. Sheffield is also home of the National Centre for Popular Music. Families will want to visit Magna Science Adventure Centre, a short distance from the city, which is packed with thrilling experiences, that demonstrate the power and force of the four natural elements air, water, fire and earth.

Shoppers in Sheffield are spoiled for choice, with all the well-known high street stores present, as well as independent specialist shops. There are wide pedestrianised streets such as The Moor or Fargate, the charming Orchard Square courtyard, traditional Castlegate Market, The Forum and the trendy Devonshire Quarter all within the city centre. Just off junction 34 of the M1 is Meadowhall the vast shopping centre offering more than 270 shops, attracting 30 million visitors a year.

 

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What's near Sheffield

Attractions:
  Sheffield Botanical Garden  2 Miles
  The Traditional Heritage Museum  2 Miles
  Wentworth Castle Gardens  10 Miles
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Towns:
  Attercliffe  1 Mile
  Grimesthorpe  1 Mile
  Darnall  1 Mile
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Estate Agents:
  Brownill Vickers and Platts  1 Mile
  Crapper and Haigh  1 Mile
  Bairstow Eves Countrywide  1 Mile
Hotels:
  Holiday Inn Sheffield  <1 Mile
  Hilton Sheffield  <1 Mile
  Park Inn Sheffield  <1 Mile
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Self Catering:
  Twitchill Farm Cottages  12 Miles
  The Garret  15 Miles
  Riverside House  15 Miles
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Campsites:
  Greensprings Touring Park  8 Miles
  Losehill Caravan Club Site  13 Miles
  Fieldhead Campsite  14 Miles

Cinema: The Showroom Cinema  1 Mile

TIC: Sheffield Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 0114 2211900  1 Mile


Attractions near Sheffield
Sheffield Botanical Garden (2 Miles)*
Sheffield Botanical Gardens were designed in 1834 by Robert Marnock, a leading horticulturalist and landscape designer. The Gardens are listed by English Heritage as a Grade II site of special historic and architectural interest.
The Traditional Heritage Museum (2 Miles)*
This Sheffield museum comprises a fascinating collection of artefacts, housed in small reconstructed workshops representing typical local trades.
Wentworth Castle Gardens (10 Miles)*
One of the most important historic gardens in the North of England, this hidden gem from the 18th century opens fully for the first time in spring 2007.
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Towns near Sheffield
Attercliffe Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Grimesthorpe Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Darnall Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
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Hotels near Sheffield
Holiday Inn Sheffield (< 1 Mile)*
The Holiday Inn Royal Victoria opened in 1862, comprises 100 bedrooms including 33 family rooms, 31 executive rooms and the sumptuous 1862 Suite.
Hilton Sheffield (< 1 Mile)*
With a quayside location, this hotel is 2 minutes' walk from the city centre, and is close to the M1, and only 20 miles from the Peak District. Dine in The Quays restaurant, swim in the pool, relax in the sauna or work out at the gym.
Park Inn Sheffield (< 1 Mile)*
Park Inn Sheffield is based in the Quayside Quarter, only minutes from the city centre. It has a contemporary design as experienced in the stunning Picasso Restaurant and Bar. The bedrooms are very stylish with simple bold colours and crisp white duvets.
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Self Catering near Sheffield
Twitchill Farm Cottages (12 Miles)*
These stone built cottages are located around an 18th century farmhouse on Win Hill, with a panoramic view over the Hope Valley and across to Castleton and its famous caverns and historic castle.
The Garret (15 Miles)*
The Garret is a superb conversion of the old village chapel into a spacious, dramatic and luxuriously fitted holiday home. The vaulted ceiling, arched windows with views of the church, spiral staircase and oak flooring.
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