Heritage & Architecture
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is a unique eighteenth century industrial works and a Scheduled Ancient Monument, made up of Grade I and Grade II listed buildings.
Abbeydale Miniature Railway
Abbeydale Miniature Railway aim to have at least one steam loco operating as well as 'diesels'. Light refreshments, ice cream, souvenirs etc. are usually on sale.
Ecclesall Woods
Ecclesall Woods is an ancient woodland in south-west Sheffield, between Abbeydale Road South and Ecclesall. The largest ancient woodland in South Yorkshire, it covers approximately 350 acres of mature semi-natural deciduous woodland, and is home to The J.G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre along with a small café.
Endcliffe Park
Endcliffe Park is a large park and popular family visitor destination in Sheffield. Comprising parkland as well as woodland, is the first in a series of parks and green spaces, known collectively as Porter Valley Parks, which you can follow all the way out to Peak District.
Five Weirs Walk
The Five Weirs Canal Walk is a surfaced path and cycleway, stretching for 7.5 km along the River Don and passing the five historic weirs from which it takes its name.
Meersbrook Park
Meersbrook Park covers approximately 17.845 hectares and is situated in the centre of Meersbrook, an inner suburb of Sheffield about 2 miles outside the city centre.
Pound's Park
Pound’s Park, named after Sheffield’s first Chief Fire Officer, Superintendent John Charles Pound, is hugely popular spot for everyone in the city to relax and for children to play.
Renishaw Hall and Gardens
Renishaw Hall Gardens make an excellent day out for families as well as garden, history and art enthusiasts.
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. The Gardens are listed by English Heritage as a Grade II site of special historic and architectural interest.
South Street Park Amphitheatre
Easily accessible from over the Supertram bridge at Park Square roundabout, or out the rear entrance of the train station, in South Street Park, it has fantastic views across to the city centre, and has been used for performances, screenings and installations.
