Sheffield: A Civilised Place - discovery trail
Church Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 1HA
A guided walk along an easy-going city centre discovery trail. We will explore how engineering has developed the city of Sheffield. Architects and engineers work together to create the cityscape we shall study.
You will see diverse buildings and structures, ancient and modern, various forms of transport (road, rail, tram and water) and the bridges they need. You will not see hidden essentials like water supply and drainage, but you will learn something about where they are. You will see different materials being used in different forms - all designed and constructed by engineers, applying science and using engineering principles. We will learn something of the historical contexts, local and national, of some of these landmarks.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1100-1330
Location & directions
Church Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 1HA
- Directions:
- The walk starts and finishes at: Sheffield Cathedral forecourt, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA. (What Three Words: https://w3w.co/easy.hills.wisely)
- Contact on day:
- Duncan Froggatt
- Telephone number:
- +447783459719
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Prebook via Eventbrite
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheffield-a-civilised-place-discovery-trail-tickets-1486960261169?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 21 Aug 2025 09:30 AM
Accessibility details
This is an easy going trail on city streets suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please note we are close to busy streets and cross tram tracks. Accessible toilets at the Cathedral at the start and some other locations along the route. Registered Assistance dogs only are welcome.
Additional information
City centre parking is limited and often expensive, see https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/ or www.sheffield.gov.uk/parking We recommend using public transport. There are numerous bus and tram stops near by, see: https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
