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Things to see in Sheffield (United Kingdom): 130 places and when to go
Sheffield is a major city in United Kingdom with around 1,293,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 130 places in and around it, mainly Nature (36), Temples (22), History (21). The best known are Rotherham, Sheffield Cathedral and Cathedral Church of St Marie, Sheffield. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.3667, -1.5
- Population
- About 1,293,000
- Places
- 130 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (36) · Temples (22) · History (21) · Mountains (21) · Museums and art (17) · Wildlife (17)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 52 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Bleaklow, at 633 m.
What to see in Sheffield
The places in and around Sheffield, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- RotherhamHistory11 km
- Sheffield CathedralCathedral in Sheffield, England2.7 km
- Cathedral Church of St Marie, SheffieldRoman Catholic cathedral in Sheffield, England2.7 km
- Madina Mosque, SheffieldArchitectural structure1.8 km
- Sheffield Manor LodgeOld lodge in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK, that was the manor of the now-called Norfolk Estate. This item references the site and manor as a whole4.3 km
- Bishops' HouseHistoric house museum2.6 km
- BleaklowMountain in Derbyshire, England, UK26 km
- Roche AbbeyAbbey in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK21 km
- Wentworth WoodhouseCountry house in the village of Wentworth, South Yorkshire, England, UK14 km
- Weston Park MuseumLargest museum in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England1.8 km
- Kelham Island MuseumMuseum in Sheffield, England3.1 km
- Church of St Mary and All Saints, ChesterfieldChurch with crooked spire in Chesterfield15 km
- Wentworth CastleGrade I listed historic house museum in Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, UK18 km
- Beauchief AbbeyAbbey in Beauchief, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK3.7 km
- Carl WarkPromontory in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK8.5 km
- Graves Art GalleryArt museum, part of Sheffield museums2.7 km
- High StonesHill in South Yorkshire, England, UK17 km
- Magna Science Adventure CentreEducational visitor attraction in Rotherham, England9.5 km
- Millennium GalleryArt gallery and museum in the centre of Sheffield, England2.6 km
- Rotherham MinsterGrade I listed church in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK12 km
- Abbeydale Industrial HamletMuseums and art3.8 km
- Church of All Saints, Aston cum AughtonGrade I listed church in Aston cum Aughton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK13 km
- Bamford EdgeRocky edge and escarpment in Derbyshire, UK13 km
- Christ Church, PitsmoorChurch in Pitsmoor, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK4.0 km
And the other 106, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Church of St Mary, Ecclesfield, Attercliffe Chapel, Holy Rood Church, Barnsley, St Peter and St Paul's Church, Eckington, Church of St Andrew the Apostle, Bolton upon Dearne, St Catherine of Siena, Richmond, St John the Baptist's Church, Bamford, St Peter and St Paul's Church, Old Brampton, St Peter's Church, Hope, St Peter, Greenhill, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Spinkhill, St Helen's Church, Treeton, Upper Chapel, St James' Church, Midhopestones
- Nature: Lose Hill, RSPB Dearne Valley Old Moor, Win Hill, Birchen Edge, Cucklet Church, Dead Man's Cave, Derwent Edge, Featherbed Top, Froggatt Edge, Gardom's Edge, Higger Tor, High Neb, Lost Lad, Margery Hill, Rivelin Rocks, Shire Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve, Blacka Moor Nature Reserve, Stanedge Pole, Wharncliffe Crags, Annat Royd Quarry, Carbrook Ravine, Crook Hill, Denby Delf, Hammond's Field, Longshaw Estate, Pike Low bowl barrow, RSPB Bolton Ings, RSPB Wombwell Ings, Salmon Pastures Nature Reserve, SRWT Carr House Meadows, Twentywellsick Wood Nature Reserve, Woodhouse Washlands
- History: Rotherham Bridge, Wicker Arches, Beehive Works, Cementation Furnace, Sheffield, Taylor's Eye Witness Works, Hoober Stand, Keppel's Column, Lady's Bridge, Needle's Eye, Denby Dale Viaduct, River Don Engine, Rockingham railway station, The Rockingham Mausoleum
- Museums and art: Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery, Clifton Park and Museum, Eyam Museum, National Emergency Services Museum, Shepherd Wheel, Site Gallery, South Yorkshire Transport Museum, National Videogame Museum, Turner Museum of Glass, Wortley Top Forge
- Architecture: Hartcliff Folly
- Stargazing: Hoober Observatory, Barnett Observatory
- Food and drink: The Moor Quarter, Abbeydale Brewery, Blue Bee Brewery, Emmanuales, Fuggle Bunny Brew House, Jolly Boys' Brewery, Kelham Island Brewery, Kibble Brewery, Locksley Distilling Co, Nailmaker Brewing, Neepsend Brew Co., Perch Brewhouse, Saint Mars of the Desert, Stancill Brewery, Triple Point Brewery, True North Brew Co.
- Hiking: Barnsley Boundary Walk, E2 European long distance path, E8 United Kingdom, Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 10, Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 7, Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 8, Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 9, Pennine Way, Sheffield Country Walk, Trans-Pennine Trail (Beighton to Staveley spur), Trans-Pennine Trail (Silkstone Common to Wombwell), Trans-Pennine Trail (Staveley to Chesterfield spur), Trans-Pennine Trail (Staveley to Chesterfield spur - alternative route)
- Mountains: Carlswark Cottage: Climbing/Caving Hut
- With kids: Graves Park Animal Farm, Gulliver's Valley Resort, Mayfield Alpacas, Tropical Butterfly House
When to go to Sheffield
The best time to visit Sheffield is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:48
- FebPossible9:32
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:38
- JunBest time16:43
- JulBest time16:16
- AugBest time14:34
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovBetter not8:17
- DecPossible7:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 16. In April, 128 of the 130 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sheffield
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Matlock53 places28 km
- Mansfield31 places30 km
- Buxton96 places30 km
- Pontefract23 places36 km
- Doncaster19 places36 km
- Retford14 places42 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sheffield?
The best known: Rotherham, Sheffield Cathedral, Cathedral Church of St Marie, Sheffield, Madina Mosque, Sheffield, Sheffield Manor Lodge. In all, 130 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sheffield?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 16.
How do you get to Sheffield?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 52 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sheffield as the destination and these 130 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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