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  1. Take in the sights of the city
    Take in the sights of the city
    Sheffield's centre is fairly compact, so it makes walking between main attractions all the easier.
  2. A riot of colour round every corner
    A riot of colour round every corner
    Art literally spills out onto the streets in Sheffield.

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Attraction Highlights

  1. Kelham Island Museum
    Kelham Island Museum houses objects, pictures and archives representing Sheffield's story and reveals the sights and sounds of industrial Sheffield.
    1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
  2. The Leadmill
    The Leadmill is Sheffield’s longest running independent live music venues. Opening in 1980 it has seen the rise of many bands & infamous club nights.
  3. Crucible Theatre
    The Crucible is the main producing venue in the Sheffield Theatres complex and receives touring works and hosting the World Snooker Championships.
    1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
  4. Sheffield Botanical Gardens
    Sheffield Botanical Gardens cover 19 acres and were first opened in 1836 and has extensive gardens with over 5,500 species of plants.
  5. Peddler
    The first Friday & Saturday of every month, Peddler showcase a fresh line-up of Britain's best street food traders, alongside top-notch craft beers, freshly made cocktails, live music and art.
    1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
  6. Devonshire Quarter
    Located directly west of Sheffield's city centre, the Devonshire Quarter is half a square mile of cosmopolitan chic. It is home to a vibrant mix of nationally acclaimed award-winning shops, cafe-bars, restaurants and apartments.
  7. Museums Sheffield: Millennium Gallery
    The Millennium Gallery is one of Sheffield's landmark public spaces and is home to the Ruskin Collection and host to touring exhibitions.
    1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
  8. Northern England's largest independent food hall
    Northern England's largest independent food hall

    Inspired by the hawkers markets of South East Asia, The Cutlery Works is the newest addition to ever-expanding foodie destination, Kelham Island.

    27 Nov 2018
  9. Site Gallery
    Site Gallery is Sheffield’s leading international contemporary art space, supporting artists specialising in moving image, new media and performance.
    1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999

Explore More

Want to make the most of your Outdoor City adventure? It always helps to have a little direction, so here's some ideas for places to head to.

  1. Head out on a gallery crawl
    Head out on a gallery crawl

    A zig-zagging trail of ever-changing contemporary exhibitions awaits exploration.

    23 Nov 2018
  2. Enjoy quiet time in a tropical greenhouse
    Enjoy quiet time in a tropical greenhouse

    The Winter Garden is the largest urban glasshouse in Europe and offers visitors to Sheffield a place to stop awhile and pause for thought

    23 Nov 2018
  3. The largest theatre complex outside of London
    The largest theatre complex outside of London

    Sheffield’s theatreland converges in the heart of the city, the regally and aptly named Tudor Square.

    23 Nov 2018
  4. Unearth Sheffield’s past on the Town Walk
    Unearth Sheffield’s past on the Town Walk

    The best way to get to know a place is treading its paths and connecting its history with the sights you see on your way.

    23 Nov 2018
  5. Follow the ale trail through Kelham Island
    Follow the ale trail through Kelham Island

    Amidst the industrial buildings of Kelham Island, is the best real ale trail in the city – if not the world.

    23 Nov 2018
  6. A culinary tour around the world on London Road
    A culinary tour around the world on London Road

    Eat your way around the world without even leaving Sheffield. A mere hop away from the city centre, London Road is worth venturing off-piste for a culinary tour.

    23 Nov 2018
  7. A walk on the wild side in Wyming Brook
    A walk on the wild side in Wyming Brook

    Four miles to the west past the student hub of Broomhill, you’ll reach Wyming Brook nature reserve – an unexpected slice of wilderness so close to the city centre. 

    11 Dec 2018
  8. Northern England's largest independent food hall
    Northern England's largest independent food hall

    Inspired by the hawkers markets of South East Asia, The Cutlery Works is the newest addition to ever-expanding foodie destination, Kelham Island.

    27 Nov 2018
  9. Given all the hills in Sheffield it’s no surprise that many of our favourite parks find themselves incorporating a steep gradient or two.
    Parks with a view

    Given all the hills in Sheffield it’s no surprise that many of our favourite parks find themselves incorporating a steep gradient or two, offering stunning views across the city.

    13 Dec 2018
  10. A walk through Sheffield's industrial history
    A walk through Sheffield's industrial history

    This walk leads into what once was the heart of industrial Sheffield.

    23 Nov 2018
  11. Sheffield has an amazing choice and variety of farms across and around the edge of the city.
    Sheffield’s City Farms

    Sheffield has an amazing choice and variety of farms across and around the edge of the city.

    13 Dec 2018

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