Here's a lowdown of a few tried and trusted local places in Sheffield to head for if you're visiting the city with your little rascals.
Free family-friendly jazz gig with a 20-piece band, live singers, and Halloween classics.
From outdoor adventures with egg hunts and trails to hands-on activities, see our rundown of family fun events happening across Sheffield this Easter holidays.
From outdoor adventures with egg hunts and trails to hands-on activities, see our rundown of family fun events happening across Sheffield this Easter holidays.
From outdoor adventures with egg hunts and trails to hands-on activities, see our rundown of family fun events happening across Sheffield this Easter holidays.
Stowe Family Law has strengthened its Yorkshire roots by opening an office in Sheffield, its eighth in the county. This takes the firm’s national presence to 23 offices, reinforcing its position as the country’s largest specialist family law practice.
Sheffield makes me relax, feel at ease and gives me the space and time to think BIG!
Mambo Jambo perform a spooktacular set for 0-7-year-olds and their grown ups in Concerteenies' first gig at The Steamworks.
Whirlow’ s Pumpkin Patch and Apple festival, a great day out for all the family including our four legged friends!
Celebrate the festive season at Magna Science Adventure Centre with family friendly winter skating sessions.
Top Jump Sheffield is a fun and family-friendly inflatable park. From bouncing and sliding to climbing and racing, our park is the ultimate playground.
Do you have what it takes to be a Ninja Warrior? Tackle this fun-packed course inspired by the hit ITV show and find out. There are obstacles the whole family can enjoy whether you start as a Ninja in training, or you’re a bit more of a master. Can you beat the wall?
Encounter the exotic and discover a wild family day out at the Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre. Meet lemurs, meerkats, owls, otters, snakes, and other amazing animals during unforgettable animal encounters throughout the day.
It's street football, as some of us remember it from growing up in the 90s, but Yard Ball will be a fun time for any football fan. Take on the challenges and test your skills against family and friends.
If you're looking for a great family outing or you're just an absolute animal lover, Sheffield has some fantastic farms in and around the city, where you can visit and meet a host of furry friends.
Easily accessible from over the Supertram bridge at Park Square roundabout, or out the rear entrance of the train station, in South Street Park, it has fantastic views across to the city centre, and has been used for performances, screenings and installations.
Britain's Strongest Man returns to Sheffield's Utilita Arena on Saturday 6th February for an unmissable night of raw power and spectacle.
All Rise for Halloween: A Spooky Kooky Courtroom Musical is the must-see family-friendly comedy event of the season! This high-energy musical throws all your favourite spooky icons into the witness stand for a hilarious night in the Supreme Court of the Eternal Rest.
Endcliffe Park is a large park and popular family visitor destination in Sheffield. Comprising parkland as well as woodland, is the first in a series of parks and green spaces, known collectively as Porter Valley Parks, which you can follow all the way out to Peak District.
Discover family-friendly things to do in Sheffield. From parks and museums to animal adventures and great food, plan your perfect family getaway today!
Mum and nutrition student Chammy loves the city’s family friendly vibe, as well as its many vegan hangouts.
2024 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to food & drink celebrations, outdoor markets and lots of family fun.
Summer 2025 is looking like a busy one for Sheffield, with major music festivals, sporting events, vibrant outdoor markets and family entertainment.
If you're in need of ideas to keep the kids entertained, Our Favourite Places have pulled together their cultural holiday highlights for a creative summer in Sheffield.
Gulliver's Valley has over 30 rides and attractions to enjoy across multiple themed areas in addition to Voyagers' Village, which hosts a fantastic selection of themed accommodation units.
Get ready for a blast of endless excitement at Funstation! Dive into a world where carnival thrills meet video game spills, creating a whirlwind of fun for everyone!
Join the Blades on Sunday 4th October for their upcoming home match against Ipswich Town Women in the Barclays WSL2.
From world-class theatre and family-friendly museums to great outdoor adventures, there’s so much to do and see in Sheffield.
Sharing the same hill, Crookes and Walkey are close enough to one another that you could easily take a shopping stroll round both in a morning or afternoon, and maybe even add on a visit to Broomhill too. All are home to a selection of unique retail businesses.
2025 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to food & drink celebrations, outdoor markets and lots of family fun. Get planning your adventures in Sheffield with our event guide.
2026 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to outdoor markets and lots of family fun. Get planning your adventures in Sheffield with our event guide.
The Ultimate Wildlife Adventure. Following the hugely popular 2025 tour, Deadly Live! is back this Autumn half-term for another action-packed, edge-of-your-seat experience based on the hugely popular CBBC show.
Experience a spectacular Bonfire Night celebration with huge fireworks displays, live entertainment, music, food vendors, drinks and an electric atmosphere in the heart of Sheffield.
Ice Sheffield Christmas Show - featuring our littlest skaters to our elite and adult skaters.
Coming to Utilita Arena Sheffield from Wednesday 9th December - Sunday 13th December 2026, with 10 incredible shows!
Vida Del Padel Sheffield is a Spanish inspired getaway right in the heart of the city, bringing the vibrant spirit of padel culture to South Yorkshire. Blending warm Mediterranean energy with state of the art courts and a welcoming social atmosphere, they offer a unique escape where players of all levels can connect, play, and unwind.
An immersive karting-meets-gaming augmented reality experience.
Magna, the UK's 1st science adventure centre is set in the Templeborough steelworks in Rotherham.
Forget everything you thought you knew about bowling alleys, because Lane7 Sheffield is different! Centrally located, expect ten-pin bowling, ping-pong, darts, arcade games and American pool, in an unrivalled atmosphere, while Fat Hippo serve up some of the tastiest burgers around.
Welcome to Sheffield's AXE-citing yet slightly crazy leisure activity ... Urban Axe Throwing, yes really you read that right...AXES!!! Ever played darts? Who hasn't right? Well this is darts but with axes. Great fun for nights out, stag & hen parties, celebrations or team bonding sessions. Based only a few short minutes away from Kelham Island, it's an ideal location for a night on the town.
The Great Escape Game is your premier destination for thrilling and immersive escape room experiences in Sheffield. Get ready to unleash your imagination and dive head first into an alternate reality where every twist and turn will keep you enthralled until the very end.
Air Haus Sheffield is the UK's first inflatable indoor park, based at Meadowhall. With fast-paced tech games to extensive sensory experiences, there’s something for all ages and abilities.
This giant bouncy warehouse playground is literally wall-to-wall trampolines, so you can bounce and boing to your heart’s content.
Get ready for an interactive, puzzle-filled tour with this Outdoor Escape Game in Sheffield – Murder on the Don.
The UK's leading urban padel brand, Club de Padel is redefining the sport for a new generation of players, with cutting-edge facilities, a thriving community, and a merch range selling out across the globe.
Where's good to eat, drink, relax, catch some culture or discover some nature? We thought we'd save you the hassle of lots of internet searches by giving you some suggestions for inclusive, family friendly ways of spending your time in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.
Where's good to eat, drink, relax, catch some culture or discover some nature? We thought we'd save you the hassle of lots of internet searches by giving you some suggestions for inclusive, family friendly ways of spending your time in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! Enjoy a free Halloween party packed with slime, crafts, sensory play and spooky surprises
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! Enjoy a FREE Halloween party packed with slime, crafts, sensory play and spooky surprises.
Somewhere Different is a gallery of illusions, puzzles and games with over 120 exhibits to explore, challenge your brain, interact with and get your next perfect selfie or groupie.
The Park was given to the people of Sheffield by Mark Firth in 1875, and opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales. The Park is held in trust by the City Council for the residents and visitors of the city to enjoy.
Nestled in the heart of Mayfield Valley, the Alpaca Petting Farm and Animal Sanctuary is a tranquil haven for animal lovers of all ages. Whether you're seeking a relaxing day out, a chance to connect with some friendly alpacas, or to learn more about these gentle creatures, you've come to the right place.
Top Forge is a Water Powered Heavy Iron Forge whose history can be traced back to at least 1640. Exhibits at Top Forge include the original water wheels and water-powered drop hammers within the original Forge building which is progressively being restored to 1900s condition. All three Water Wheels can be run subject to the conditions.
Delighting locals with their artisanal ice cream since 2007! Come up to the farm and enjoy an ice cream in their parlour or grab one of their bright pink benches outside and enjoy the stunning views looking out across Sheffield.
See Sheffield’s knife grinding history brought to life at Shepherd Wheel Workshop.
Pond’s Forge International Sports Centre is one of the premier sports and leisure centres in the country, boasting a wide variety of facilities that are perfect for everyone – regardless of age or fitness level.
You are sure to love this unique hands-on highland cattle experiences, interacting with a pedigree fold of Highland Cows, on a traditional working farm in Sheffield.
Step into new worlds, solve puzzles and crack clues in a thrilling adrenaline-fuelled race against the clock. Choose from the immersive escape rooms or the outdoor city hunt games and see Sheffield like you’ve never seen it before.
Wherever you want to rest, you'll find it here in Sheffield. From four star hotels and family run B&Bs to homely self-catering cottages or caravan sites, you'll find accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.
Housing an exciting variety of inspiring world food vendors under one roof, Cambridge Street Collective promises a truly unique food hall experience in Sheffield, with 20 independent food partners.
The newest chapter in Sheffield’s story as a thriving food destination – this venue is way more than just another food hall, complete with dedicated BBQ, sushi and counter-top dining spaces, four vibrant bars, AR Darts, children's play area and outdoor rooftop terraces, while also incorporating a cookery school and community kitchen.
With a full traditional menu including hearty breakfasts, daily specials and a variety of vegetarian options, this is a lovely place for friends and family to meet, and is popular with walkers on their way around the surrounding parkland.
Come along for a magical morning of breakfast with Santa!
Come along for a free apple day with a twist! Enter the time machine to explore the past and future of apples …featuring apple pressing, apple science, orchards of the future and more – plus community activities, music and food.
Showcasing some of the finest Sheffield-made vehicles of the 1920s, The Charlesworth Transport Gallery explores the story of transport in Sheffield and its essential part of our industrial history.
This world-renowned tool collection has been amassed since the mid-1950s by former tool retailer and champion of Sheffield’s industrial heritage, Ken Hawley. It consists of over 100,000 objects, all relating to Sheffield’s tool, cutlery manufacturing and silversmithing industry.
A & G Passenger Boats Ltd cruise on the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal offering cruises for all occasions.
Learn what it was like to live and work in Sheffield during the Industrial Revolution and see how steelmaking forged the city.
Abbeydale Miniature Railway aim to have at least one steam loco operating as well as 'diesels'. Light refreshments, ice cream, souvenirs etc. are usually on sale.
Sheffield's biggest park in the South West of the city, Graves Park is made up from a mixture of open greenspace and woodland, and boasts lots of facilities for visitors including a cafe, two children's playgrounds and Graves Park Animal Farm.
The city's amazing collections of beautiful, varied & unusual treasures are brought to life through fascinating histories, incredible facts and hands-on interactives.
The museum is located in one of Yorkshires first purpose built combined Police, Fire and Ambulance Stations dating back to 1898. This amazing building houses over 45 vehicles relating to the worlds Emergency Services from Horse Drawn Fire Engines to Ambulances and from Police Cars to Mines Rescue.
A unique inner-city green space consisting of 28 hectares of Grade II* listed historic parkland with some amazing views over Sheffield's city centre and beyond.
The Art House Charity provides a range of pottery and art courses and workshops with two Galleries plus spaces to rent. They also deliver Well-being Creative Classes for people needing support in the community.
The UK's national cultural centre for videogames, The National Videogame Museum is on a mission to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for everyone. With over 100 playable exhibits, it's also a lot of fun!
The Barn is open, with a fantastic Cafe and Shop that make the most of everything the Farm produces. It doesn't get more local than this!
The home of independent cinema in Sheffield, The Showroom are committed to providing a diverse range of films and related activity for Sheffield and the surrounding region. They host high profile film festivals throughout the year, including the world famous DocFest and Sheffield's very own Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF).
Grey to Green is an award-winning scheme bringing colour and sustainability to inner-city Sheffield. The UK’s longest ‘green street’ and largest retrofit sustainable urban drainage scheme, it offers a calming refuge in an urban environment while encouraging cycling and walking too.
The Five Weirs Canal Walk is a surfaced path and cycleway, stretching for 7.5 km along the River Don and passing the five historic weirs from which it takes its name.
Christmas classic hits, great company and unforgettable memories. Come along for a free afternoon of Golden Oldies entertainment!
Sing along, reminisce and enjoy an afternoon packed with classic hits, friendly faces and feel-good entertainment. Everyone is welcome!
Come along and help to plant some trees in Hillsborough Park.
Sheffield's best kept secret will amply reward time detectives or treasure-hunters willing to seek it out.
The Lyceum Theatre are excited to announce this year’s panto will be… Cinderella! Panto legend Damian Williams will return for his 19th year, with further casting to be announced. The show will be written and directed by Paul Hendy and produced by Evolution Productions, the team that brought you the smash-hit pantos Snow White and Aladdin.
Sheriff Woody's Festive Round-Up.
Ready to level up your baking skills? Join Sheffield Plate for their Cook Stars Halloween activity and whip up some delicious, creamy cheesecakes in person.
Come to the indoor Moor Market and meet The Pips! Brothers from another mother with a shared passion for mackerel and a wealth of festive charm, 22 & 23 December.
One of the best festive markets in the UK, with over 50 log cabins offering seasonal food and drink and unique gift ideas, all set against the twinkly lights of Sheffield City Centre, 12 November - 26 December.
From the horrible Henrys to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope.
From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the afterlife?
The largest ancient woodland in South Yorkshire, Ecclesall Woods covers approximately 350 acres of mature semi-natural deciduous woodland, and is home to The J.G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre along with a small café.
Hillsborough Park is located approximately 3 miles north-west of Sheffield City Centre. The park features sports facilities, a children's playground and walled garden, along with a park cafe operated by Depot Bakery.
Millhouses Park is located approximately 3 miles south-west of Sheffield City Centre on Abbeydale Road South. It contains a skate park, playing fields, playground, bowls green, basketball court, boating lake and and incorporates a section of the River Sheaf corridor.
Situated close to the urban city centre, Sheffield's stunning Botanical Gardens were opened in 1836 and now cover 19 acres on a south-west sloping site. The Gardens are listed by English Heritage as a Grade II site of special historic and architectural interest.
Pound’s Park, named after Sheffield’s first Chief Fire Officer, Superintendent John Charles Pound, is hugely popular spot for everyone in the city to relax and for children to play.
From music festivals to Halloween activities, see our rundown of fun events happening in Sheffield this Autumn.