Sheffield: What To Do When You Visit Sheffield
The city of Sheffield is a thriving modern city which for years has been one of the homes of steel. Both stainless steel and crucible steel were first made in this city and there are lots of places where you explore it’s history. But there are plenty of other attractions in Sheffield and the surrounding area that will make your stay in Sheffield enjoyable.
1. Beauchief Abbey – This is one of Sheffield’s most beautiful attractions. Although the tower is the only part of the abbey remaining from 1175 the stones were re-used in the building of the church of St Thomas during the seventeenth century. When originally built this was the only Premonstratensian Abbey to be found in the West Ridings of Yorkshire. Today you can quietly wander around this medieval site whilst letting any modern day stress simply melt away.
2. Beauchief Golf Course – Surrounding the abbey mentioned above is one of three public golf courses. This pay and play course like the other two is easily accessed from the centre of the city and a round of golf here will keep you occupied for hours. The course is quite challenging but you’ll be compensated by wonderful scenery to enjoy as well.
3. Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet – Celebrating Sheffield’s steel history, this is an authentic scythe works, dating back to the eighteenth century. As you wander around you can view not only the house but the workshops, the crucible steel furnace, the dam {and|&} water wheels which helped in the production of scythes only 200 years ago. It provides you with a chance to get a feel for what life was like for those who worked in such jobs.
4. Botanical Gardens – For those who are wanting to find some peace and tranquility when visiting this city then is a place worth visiting. English Heritage have classed this a Grade II site and within the boundaries are some listed buildings to view including the glass pavilions. The gardens are currently being extensively restored. This restoration is designed to enhance the original Victorian garden design and restore some of the original varieties of plants that would have been found here when it was first created. Disabled visitors will be pleased to know that their needs are being taken into consideration as well during the work.
5. Cobweb Bridge – This is on the Five Weirs walk, a recent addition to Sheffield’s tourist attractions. This walk allows one to stroll along the banks of the River Don which stretch for 8 kilometers (5 miles) and takes you to the riverside path which leads to Rotherham and the Trans Pennine Trail. As you walk along this stretch of the river keep your eyes out for some the unusual wildlife that live along the banks. When you reach the bridge don’t forget to look up.
6. Peak District National Park – Just 5 miles (8 kilometers) from the centre of Sheffield is this National Park which lies at the southern end of the Pennine Hills. Take time to spend it exploring the varied landscape and try and spot some of the areas wonderful wildlife. Almost every outdoor activitiy is well catered for here.
Choose your Sheffield hotel or guesthouse here.
Tags: sheffield attractions, sheffield hotels, visit sheffield, what to do in sheffield