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Visit the forgotten burial place of Victorian anti-slavery campaigner Mary Ann Rawson. Once part of an elaborate complex of community buildings the site was abandoned for twenty years until was saved from sale and re-development by volunteers.

Visit the historic Wincobank Chapel, founded in 1841 as a village school by anti-slavery campaigner Mary Ann Rawson. Meet the Brigantes of Wincobank Hill and join a guided walk to Sheffield's Iron Age Hillfort.

Join us for a guided walk around Stocksbridge in the beautiful Little Don valley, a town which has grown around the steelworks of Samuel Fox, founded in 1842, and many of the buildings are his legacy.

Join Concerteenies and musician James Lyons for musical family fun under the dome at Canada House.

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

Historic St Matthew’s Church in the heart of the city is a beautiful example of the English Anglo-Catholic or ‘Ritualist’ movement. Full of gorgeous features lovingly maintained this church will transport you to the Baroque and the Gothic.

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.

An exploration of the architecture in Graves Park, once Norton Park. A Guided Walk in Graves Park: Exploring the names, settlements, buildings and ancient routes through and around the park.

Our display, talk and exhibition of items from Painted Fabrics Ltd celebrates the centenary of the official opening. It takes the story of Painted Fabrics from its origins during WW1 through to its closure in 1959 and redevelopment in the 1960s.

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.

Join us to explore this nationally significant, water-powered steel and scythe works after hours and hear our most recent discoveries about this remarkable historic site.

Yellow Arch Studios is one of the UK's top live music and recording venues. This tour tells its life from the 1870s as Clarence Works, part of Sheffield's traditional industries, to its current influential role in the music industry.

A family event for school age children to make some imaginative structures with recycled materials and design a Minecraft world!

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

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.

*Please note booking is required for this event* Portland Works is a fascinating Grade II* listed former Victorian Cutlery Works. We are opening for booked tours only. Take in the view from the flat roof and take a peek inside workshops.

A chance to visit to the architect George Pace's finest parish church with its stained glass by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens and Gillian Rees-Thomas and Harry Stammers. Celebrating St Mark's role as an eco-congregation.

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.

Self-guided trail starting at Broomhill’s Percy Cane Heritage Garden on to Sheffield Botanical Gardens ending at Sheffield General Cemetery. A journey to discover about the design, special features, stories of the gardens and buildings on the route.

Take advantage of our knowledge to discover family links to Sheffield cutlery, identify objects, their use & makers. Learn how to clean, care for and sharpen your items. Meet today's makers. Take part in our Sheffield quiz & prize draw.

This guided walk brings to life one of Sheffield’s first industrial districts. You’ll discover its buildings, stories about its history, the successes and the tragedies of the people who made it what it is, and an insight into the place today.

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.

Explore The Lantern, a unique Victorian theatre in Sheffield. Discover hidden corners, architectural quirks, and theatrical tales on a guided tour of our 1893 building, from stable block to spotlight.

Take a tour around one of the oldest buildings in Sheffield and discover what a peaceful jewel the Chapel is. Dating from 1700, it is infused with stories connected to Sheffield's people, development and rich history.

Delve into the architectural story of Canada House with this one-off extended tour and talk with architects Tom Moore, who’s been involved in the Harmony Works project from its very beginning and Matt Beaumont, Conservation Architect for the project.

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

Visit and learn the history of an important Walkley building not usually open to the public with presentations of the architectural and social history of the buildings that have existed on the site and guided tours.

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.

Discover Ernest Wright's background, Sheffield's renowned scissor making history, the evolution of our manufacturing practices and the enduring joy of making scissors today in this talk by Jonathan Reid for Heritage Open Days.

A photographic exhibition about famous and popular families from Ecclesfield Parish throughout the years.

A rare chance to see inside the pumphouse and descend the ladder to view the well!

A short, guided walk organised by the Nether Edge Festival / History groups, around the grounds of the Kenwood Hall Hotel. We’ll visit rooms in George Wolstenholme’s 19th century house and learn about the building.

Beautiful stained glass windows and Icons; flower displays, displays by the bell ringers and Sword Dancers and there will be a well dressing. Handsworth Museum will be open at the same time. Situated on site in our hub.

An opportunity to see original trade catalogues, photographs and design documents from the Ken Hawley Archive celebrating the rich history and heritage of Sheffield’s light trade companies.

Take a short tour of the church, chat with our stewards about our history or simply enjoy the quiet space and wonderful light of our building.

Explore and encounter some of Sheffield's modernist and brutalist architecture on a guided tour to accompany the launch of our free app.

An illustrated talk about legendary Sheffield knife-maker and 'Little Mester' Stan Shaw who made exquisitely beautiful hand made pen and pocket knives for almost 80 years and worked for some of the most famous cutlery companies.

National Lottery Open Week: Showroom Cinema Projection Tours Showroom Cinema celebrates its 30th birthday in 2025. You can take a free tour of the projection booths that have screened thousands of the best independent films from around the world.

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

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.

Thread Architects will join Lucy Newport of Castree Structural Design for a lively and fascinating discussion on how architectural and structural designing can in practice secure the heritage of a building.

Landscape Architect Ollie Pike will talk about some of his latest projects that connect people, place and heritage including the Percy Cane Heritage Garden and National Trust garden at Lyveden Manor.

An illustrated talk and exhibition by artist Greg Harris of the familiar iconic architectural landmarks, past and present, across the city of Sheffield.

Take a tour of the Percy Cane Heritage Garden with garden historian Jill Sinclair and see the latest creativity by the garden team. Self guided trail and treasure hunt for children available during the HODS festival.

An informal gather of local experts and interested residents to share their interest in Broomhill’s heritage and to discuss forming a new local heritage group.

Visit a 200+ year old chapel & adjacent cemetery set in 10 acres of hilly countryside in the beautiful Loxley Valley.

A rare guided tour led by Philip Drury, former owner of F Drury & Sons SIlversmiths & the last industrial tenant. Discover the hidden workshops, indiutrial features & rich history of Sheffield's Little Mesters: a glimpse into the past.

Explore the architecture and features of the Edwardian former Walkley New Reform Club and meet the Walkley Historians. The Rivelin Valley Conservation Group will display photos and working models of mills and bridges & provide children’s activities.

A chance to visit this historic Grade II* listed Victorian cutlery factory, and see displays of traditional grinding at the home to Sheffield’s last remaining hand-grinders, Wood Tools.

Church open to visitors to look around the building, enjoy a very historical building and meet other visitors.