Sheffield
Properties and events in Sheffield
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'Drainspotting' - Sheffield's Victorian pavement features
A look at the history under our feet. Discover the social heritage that we walk over every day.
"Walls That Speak: The Architectural Heritage of Sheffield Manor Lodge"
With over 450 years of history our walls have a story to tell. From humble beginnings as a hunting lodge, to a grand manor and royal prison for the captive Mary Queen of Scots. Discover our heritage through tours and children's trail.
A plan takes shape - the architecture of art and design
Artists and makers share how they create their work in an exhibition and in-person conversations and demonstrations in the historic Butcher Works Gallery. Meet the architect involved in the restoration of this Grade II* listed former cutlery works.
Beauchief Abbey
A hidden gem, the Oldest Building in Sheffield - set in a peaceful site, surrounded by parkland. 12th Century Tower and 17th Century Box Pews.
Birley Spa Bath House History Talk and Tour
Guided tour of Sheffield's only Victorian Bath House with a spring-fed plunge pool. Learn about its colourful history, its importance in our city's working-class heritage and the wildlife that call it home.
Burton Street Foundation Tour
Visit the beautiful 1879 school buildings where our disability services are based, which were once derelict and threatened with demolition.
Conduit and Confinement - A Lodge Moor explore
The beauty and history of Lodge Moor and Redmires. Reservoirs and conduit, a military base and prison camp, isolation hospitals and a racecourse, all formed a remote outpost in years gone by, with much evidence of the past still to be found today!
Curzon Cinema Sheffield
A guided tour of 19th Century Bank Vaults that remain beneath the cinema.
Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield
An opportunity to walk round this private building in Sheffield's city centre, which has links to Sheffield's core industries of cutlery and steel. Its displays are stunning and inspirational.
From Sewage Works to Nature Reserve: the Shire Brook Valley transformed
Established as a nature reserve in 1995, this year is Shire Brook Valley’s 30th anniversary. Explore an exhibition showcasing the rich heritage and abundant nature. Get involved in creative activities inspired by the Art Deco style visitor centre.
Handsworth Museum and Dovecote
Handsworth Museum is situated in the stable range adjoining St Mary’s Parish Church, dating back to circa 1800. It is a registered Grade II listed building.
Historic Buildings and Collections at the University of Sheffield
During the weekend of 13 & 14 September the University of Sheffield will be running tours of some of its iconic buildings and museums. Come along and hear about the University’s history, its research both old and new, and see some of its collections.
Holy Trinity now New Testament Church of God
The New Testament Church of God was originally Holy Trinity Wicker Church. It was built in 1847 and consecrated by the Archbishop of York in October 1848. It is a Grade II Listed Building.
Meersbrook Park Walled Garden Sheffield
Visit the historic Walled Garden in Meersbrook Park in Sheffield with its 200 year old wall and see the huge variety of plants and shrub. The garden is lovingly maintained all year round by a hardy group of volunteers from the local friends group.
National Emergency Services Museum - Architecture, The first 999 hub.
The year 2025 marks 60 years since the closure of the operational station the museum now calls its home. Join us as we examine its Victorian architecture, the story behind the building, and its advanced technology at the time.
OPEN DORE - Dore Masonic Hall
Visit the iconic building on Abbeydale Road South, what is the history of Dore Masonic Hall? Discover the links between the Sheffield & Rotherham LVA, Sir Francis Leggatt Chantry, J.B.V. Mitchell-Withers & Sons (Architects) and Burton upon Trent.
Parkwood Springs - from Deer Park to Country Park
See the best views in Sheffield and hear how a medieval deer park provided materials for industry, a home for workers, a dump for waste and a platform for guns. But now the deer are back and Parkwood Springs is set to be our country park in the city.
Sandygate and Carsick - Social history and world sporting heritage
Explore Sandygate and Carsick, looking at the streets and buildings, and tracing part of the 1830s water works conduit that ran from Redmires. The event will conclude with a visit to Hallam FC's Sandygate Ground - the world's oldest football stadium!
Sheffield Town Hall 'Behind the Scenes' Tour
Take a guided tour of this Grade I listed building with the Council's Heritage Champion Cllr Janet Ridler, see some of its fine Victorian chambers, meeting rooms and architecture, and hear the stories of its famous visitors and civic dignitaries.
St Pauls Wordsworth Avenue
A Grade II* Listed building, designed by Sir Basil Spence, is open with refreshments available throughout the day. There'll be talks at 11am and 1pm by Dr. Louise Hampson from York Uni about St Paul's Church and its links with Coventry Cathedral