Sheffield

Properties and events in Sheffield

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'Drainspotting' - Sheffield's Victorian pavement features

Next Chapter Books, 7 Rustlings Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

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"

Sheffield Manor Lodge, The Discovery Centre, 197 Manor Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1UJ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

All Good Stuff at Butcher Works, 72 Arundel Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2NS
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Beauchief Abbey, Beauchief Abbey Lane, Beauchief, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7BD
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Birley Spa, Birley Spa Lane, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4ED
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Burton Building, 57 Burton Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2HH
In person
Pre-booking required

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

51 bus terminus, Redmires Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 4LJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

16 George Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2PF
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided tour of 19th Century Bank Vaults that remain beneath the cinema.

Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield

The Cutlers' Hall, Church Street, 7-15, Church Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 1HG
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Stone Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 7BR
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

St Mary's Parish Centre, Handsworth Main Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 9BZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Western bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN
In person
Pre-booking required

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

1 Johnson Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8GT
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Brook Road entrance close to Meersbrook Bank Primary School, Brook Road, Meersbrook, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9FH
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 Old Fire Station, 101-109 West Bar, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8PT
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Dore Masonic Hall, Woodland View, Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3LA
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Parkwood Springs Car Park, Shirecliffe Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8XB
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Sandygate Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5SE
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2HH
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 9JH
In person
Pre-booking not required

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