University of Sheffield Art Trail: Peregrines, Plantables and Totem Poles
Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN
Come on a curated walking trail to see 8 pieces of public art on central campus at the University of Sheffield. You’ll learn about local and global culture, university alumni and the combination of industry and nature that makes Sheffield the city it is today. We have also developed a podcast about our public art which will be available to hear from 1 August and includes an interview with Jason Heppenstall, the artist behind the renowned Allen the Peregrine Falcon .
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- Curated tours 10:30 am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm.
- Sunday 13 September:
- Curated tours 10:30 am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm.
Location & directions
Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN
- Directions:
- Visitors should aim to be at the registration desk in the lower entrance of Western Bank Library (reference G2 on the university's campus map) 15 minutes before the start of the tour. The map can be found via our booking web link.
- Contact on day:
- Jean Simpson
- Telephone number:
- +447730579002
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- There will be pre-bookings of a maximum of 15 per tour with the additional facility for 5 walk-ins. Bookings can be made from 1 August.
- Booking contact name:
- Jean Simpson
- Booking telephone number:
- +447730579002
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://sheffield.ac.uk/public-engagement/upcoming-events/heritage-open-days-university-sheffield
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
There will be accessible toilets at Western Bank Library.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
