South Yorkshire

Properties and events in South Yorkshire

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‘From Tip to Trail’ a New Walking and Cycling Trail from Oughtibridge to Deepcar

Ash Close, Wharncliffe Side, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0BY
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore the next planned route of the Upper Don Trail and safer links to the Trans Pennine Trail on a journey of contrasts between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar.

'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.

"A Storytelling Hand" - An Architectural Drawing Workshop

St Leger Room, Level 2, Danum Gallery, Library & Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3BZ
In person
Pre-booking required

Learn the secrets of architectural sketching/drawing! This hands-on session will demonstrate how such drawing can embolden connections and illuminate narrative, in this case to a unique part of Doncaster's heritage: the Sand House.

"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.

10 Architects that Changed the Face of Doncaster - A City Centre Walk

Mansion House, High Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1DG
In person
Pre-booking required

A flat easy guided walk around the City Centre highlighting buildings of historical and heritage importance led by the Doncaster Civic Trust, starting and finishing at the Mansion House

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.

A Taste of the Rivelin

Rivelin Park Cafe, Rivelin Park Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 5FE
In person
Pre-booking not required

An introduction to the foraging present and industrial past of the Rivelin. Led by Siobhan (Shony's Mushrooms) and Calvin (Hidden Sheffield Walks), we will explore edible fungi and flora alongside the remnants of water-powered industry.

A Tour of The Point and its History

The Point, 16 South Parade, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2DR
In person
Pre-booking required

You are invited to a 'behind the scenes' tour of The Point - our Grade II Listed Building on South Parade, Doncaster.

A walk round Attercliffe

Attercliffe Supertram Stop, Shortridge Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3SH
In person
Pre-booking required

The Lower Don Valley was the powerhouse of Sheffield's heavy steel industry and Attercliffe was where its workers lived. Though many buildings have disappeared what remains is a fascinating insight into the life of a once-thriving community.

Abbeydale Picture House

387 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1FS
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a guided tour of Abbeydale Picture House in the company of local historian Mike Higginbottom.

Abbeyfield Park House & Garden: Eavesdropping, Constance & Change

Abbeyfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7AY
In person
Pre-booking required

Abbeyfield House sits in one of the most well preserved examples of an extensive late Victorian private walled garden. We are offering tours through the house & the gardens setting in the context of the wider Pitsmoor landscape of the last 200 years.

Aizlewood's Mill Tour

Aizlewoods Mill, Nursery Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8GG
In person
Pre-booking required

Guided tours of Aizlewood's Mill and much of the historical flour milling equipment on show.

All Saints Ecclesall – explore the church, grounds, its history and heritage.

Ringinglow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7PP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the Grade II listed church building, first built in the 18th century, and discover the 10 acres of church grounds, its vast array of nature, and over 10,000 graves. Come along for guided tours, displays, graveyard enquiries, family activities

Aston Reading Room

Aston Reading Room, Aughton Lane, Aston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 2AN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Display of local history documents, maps and photos. History of community and lives of servicemen in two World Wars. Research of graves in the churchyard and Aston Hall links to Capability Brown. Research into mining fatalities in local collieries.

Barnburgh Dovecote

Barnburgh Hall Gardens, Barnburgh, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7DS
In person
Pre-booking not required

An opportunity to view a well preserved 16th century octagonal dovecote, originally constructed as a wedding gift from the Lord High Chancellor of England, Thomas More, to his son John on his marriage to Anne Cresacre.

Barnsley Main Colliery Site Heritage Open Day

Oaks Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1HS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Barnsley Main Heritage Group volunteers will be on site with informative and interesting walks, talks and artefacts related to the site and local coal mining history. Visit our on-site pop-up-museum, read numerous information boards.

Barnsley Main Heritage Site

Oaks Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1HS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Barnsley Main Heritage Group volunteers will be on site with informative and interesting walks, talks and artefacts related to the site and local coal mining history. Visit our on-site pop-up-museum, read numerous information boards.

Battle of the Architects at Sheffield General Cemetery

The Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield General Cemetery, Cemetery Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 8NT
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore Sheffield General Cemetery's bold Victorian architecture through a programme of architecturally-themed exhibitions, guided tours, talks, and children’s craft activities.

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.