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People are strolling along the wide path that runs along the length of the glass house in Sheffield Botanical Gardens.

Sheffield Botanical Gardens

Situated close to the urban city centre, Sheffield Botanical Gardens were opened in 1836 and now cover 19 acres on a south-west sloping site.

Originally designed by Robert Marnock in the Gardenesque style and now listed by English Heritage as a Grade II site of special historic and architectural interest, several winding paths take visitors on an exploration through over 18 different gardens. 
Each of these individual gardens are based on geographical or botanical themes from across the world, with over 5500 species, including the National Collections of Weigela, Diervilla and Sarcococca.

The Grade II Glass Pavilions house a wonderful collection of plants from the temperate areas and provide a wonderful backdrop for the sweeping lawns with their magnificent trees and central Broadwalk.
Be sure to seek out The Bear pit, the finest surviving example of its kind in the UK and popular with family visitors, where you can find the 8 foot tall sculpture of a bear by artist David Mayne. 

Opening Times

Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00

Prices

FREE Entry 

Couple walk down steps with the grand archway at the entrance to Sheffield Botanical Gardens in the background
People are strolling along the wide path that runs along the length of the glass house in Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
Couple walk down steps with the grand archway at the entrance to Sheffield Botanical Gardens in the background
People are strolling along the wide path that runs along the length of the glass house in Sheffield Botanical Gardens.

Additional Information

The Gardens are a mile and a half south west of the city centre.

  • The main entrance is at the top of the Gardens on Clarkehouse Road (S10 2LN).

  • There is also an entrance at Thompson Road (S11 8RB) off Ecclesall Road.

  • In the north-west corner at Botanical Road (S11 8RP) there is an entrance via a turnstile.

If you fancy a hot drink and a cake or a more hearty brunch, be sure to visit onsite cafe Joni which is based in The Curator's House at the top corner, next to the entrance on Clarkehouse Road.

Sheffield City Council is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the grounds, but the site is also well supported by Friends of the Botanical Gardens, who raise money to fund garden projects, host garden lectures and demonstrations, and provide a thriving volunteer force who work alongside the Council gardeners.

Accessibility Information

People in wheelchairs can access all parts of the Gardens.  The site is gently sloping and there are still a few sets of steps, but wherever there are steps there is an alternative, wheelchair-friendly route.

Contact

Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Clarkehouse Road
Broomhall
Sheffield
S10 2LN Tel:
+44 (0) 114 267 1115 Website:
http://www.sbg.org.uk/
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