100 results for the term ‘heritage’

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Elsecar Heritage Centre

Set within the attractive conservation village of Elsecar, Elsecar Heritage Centre is a unique family attraction and a working hub of industry.

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Norfolk Heritage Trail

A walk through centuries of Sheffield history – from the middle ages to the modern, via the Tudors, Victorians and two world wars.

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Heritage Lifestyle

Founded in 2012, Heritage Lifestyle isn't just a shop, it's a lifestyle. They believe that everyone should be able to live in a space that brings them joy, and They're here to help make that happen.

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African Heritage & Culture events

Sheffield's African Heritage and Culture Forum work in partnership with organisations across the city to help raise awareness, educate and support the recognition of the city’s diverse history and African heritage culture.

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Norfolk Heritage Park

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.

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Martha's Neighbourhood Kitchen @ Heritage Lifestyle

Martha's Neighbourhood Kitchen have a wonderful selection of tasty breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas (the scones are said to be the best around) and amazing cakes too.

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Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership

The Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership offers a unique opportunity to manage the heritage of the place of outstanding natural beauty.

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Sheffield General Cemetery

Opened in 1836 and with the last burial in 1978, the cemetery is now preserved as a valuable green space in the heart of Sheffield. Explore and discover meadow, woodland and historic monuments, in this unique setting where nature meets heritage.

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Sheffield Manor Lodge

A unique heritage attraction! Explore the ruins that once held Mary, Queen of Scots prisoner. Take a guided tour or family trail into the Turret House and wander through ruins, hidden gardens and wildflower meadows.

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Our 12th century heritage

The Castle site is situated at the confluence of the River Don and Sheaf, and is but a short distance from Manor Lodge - which was a vast green space and prime deer hunting area for many centuries.

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Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps

This new exhibition celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.

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Sunday Dub Session with Aba Shanti-I

Curated by Nate Coltrane, this special event brings together sound system culture, performance and movement to explore the enduring impact of Caribbean heritage in the UK.

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Hawley Tool Collection

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.

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Sheffield Botanical Gardens

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.

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Looping boat artwork unveiled on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal

Created by artist Alex Chinneck, the impressive canal boat sculpture named 'The Industry' has been unveiled to celebrate Sheffield's historic waterways and industrial heritage

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Mo Gilligan - the Mo You Know

Triple BAFTA winning stand up sensation Mo Gilligan has announced his biggest ever World Tour with The Mo You Know in 2026.

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Burngreave Cemetery

Burngreave Cemetery was opened in the Victorian era in 1861. The local churchyards were rapidly approaching capacity and were becoming a health hazard due to the vile smells and leaking fluids which were polluting the already poor water supplies.

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Cutlers' Hall

Cutlers' Hall is a grand Grade II* listed building in Sheffield, England, that is the headquarters of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire. It is located on Church Street, opposite Sheffield Cathedral, in Sheffield City Centre.

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Fulwood Old Chapel

Fulwood Old Chapel was built in 1728 on a green just outside Fulwood village as a meeting place for those who felt the restrictions and dogma of the Church of England too much but still wanted a place to meet and worship.

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Sheffield Buddhist Centre

Sheffield Buddhist Centre is run by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order who work to bring the benefits of Buddhist practice to people in the Sheffield area.

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Sheffield Town Hall

Sheffield Town Hall is a municipal building on Pinstone Street in the City of Sheffield, England.

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Underbank Unitarian Chapel

Underbank Chapel is a fine example of an 18th century non-conformist chapel, set in glorious surroundings overlooking the Loxley Valley, outside the village of Stannington, Sheffield.

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Victoria Quays

A large canal basin, that heads up the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal and the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

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Wentworth Woodhouse

In its new 21st Century life, Wentworth Woodhouse will provide world-class event spaces, overnight accommodation, retail, bar and restaurant attractions, commercial office space and most importantly, a fascinating experience for visitors.

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Women of Steel monument

Women of Steel is a bronze sculpture commissioned by Sheffield City Council to commemorate the women of Sheffield who worked in the city's steel industry during the First and Second World War. It was created by Martin Jennings, and unveiled in June 2016 at an event attended by 100 women who worked in the steelworks.

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Sheffield Cathedral - St Peter & St Paul

Whether you have come to pray, to search or to ponder; whether you are a lover of art, architecture or music; whether you need help or have come to look round, you are most welcome here. Come to one of Sheffield’s oldest buildings, the ancient heart of this great city.

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Beauchief Abbey

People have been organising the church, worshipping and teaching at Beauchief Abbey since 1176. The Beauchief Abbey church continues today to explore and promote the Christian life in ways that are both modern and traditional. 

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Bishops' House

Sheffield's best kept secret will amply reward time detectives or treasure-hunters willing to seek it out.

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Areas to Explore

Across the city's hill and valleys, Sheffield is made up of clusters of vibrant neighbourhoods, all with their own unique charm and vibrancy. Here you'll find friendly independent businesses to eat, drink and shop in, unexpected green spaces, colourful street art and fascinating heritage... 

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The Sport, Health and Wellbeing sector in Sheffield

Sheffield has a number of distinct assets within the Sport, Health and Wellbeing arena and, thanks to the rich heritage in medical technology development, the city is home to one of the UK’s largest Medical Devices clusters. Our manufacturing expertise means we also have one of the largest concentrations of orthopaedic, medical device and surgical instrumentation companies in the UK.

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Heeley Development Trust

For over two decades now, Heeley Trust has been working to improve public spaces, secure buildings and other assets for the community and deliver all kinds of projects for the people who live here and beyond.

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Never Look Back

Uganda, 2020. Veteran Komakech ‘Abba’ Ogwang is haunted by dreams of battle. His granddaughter, Anena, urges him to share his long-buried story.

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Migration Matters Festival Short Film Night

This short film night explores what it means to keep connections to culture alive, uncovers the resilience and sacrifice behind a family’s corner shop, and paints a vibrant portrait of dub poet activist Linton Kwesi Johnson.

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In between: Daughter of two worlds

In Between: Daughters of Two Worlds is a youth-led theatre project exploring what it means to grow up between cultures.

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Hunter 77: Film Screening & Live Performance

An immersive screening of the award-winning shadow puppet film Hunter 77.

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Migration Matters Festival Comedy Night

Migration Matters Festival proudly presents this exceptional lineup of the UK’s most exciting comedic talent for an evening at The Montgomery!

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Brazil in Motion: Afro-Brazilian & Carnival Dance Workshops

Join Brazilian artist Bellas da Silveira for two joyful, participatory dance workshops exploring Afro-Brazilian traditions and the vibrant movement culture of Rio de Janeiro’s street carnival.

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The Brittney Griner Story

ESPN is proud to present a special showcase of The Brittney Griner Story followed by Q&A with director Alexandria Stapleton.

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Crocodile

A group of young filmmakers in Nigeria form a homemade collective with smartphones and recycled materials.

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TCB - The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing

Friends of Black feminist writer, filmmaker and cultural worker Toni Cade Bambara come together to share her lessons on art, community and resistance.

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A Last Big Story

Jon Snow comes out of retirement for one last investigation, travelling to Zambia to uncover a mining disaster being covered up by officials.

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Matininó

In Puerto Rico, a multi-generational group of women confront violence and abuse through a shared creative fantasy rich in colour, mythology and play.

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Hope is a Word

Come along for a special screening of Hope is a Word, plus a discussion with the director, Maria Galliani Dyrvik, followed by an intimate poetry reading by the film's protagonist, Nnimmo Bassey.

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MKO

Moshood Abiola wins Nigeria's freest election, only for the military to jail him. When U.S. diplomats arrive to negotiate his release, he is served tea, and dies.

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Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Weight of The World)

Academy Award winner Questlove directs the definitive portrait of one of the most influential bands in music history, with exclusive access to their archives.

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Notes from the Underground

A cross-generational oral history of Cape Town, told through the underground hip-hop scene that turned rhythm, resistance and mentorship into a living education system.

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A House Through Time

David Olusoga returns to uncover the hidden lives within a single Edinburgh home, tracing centuries of forgotten stories held within its walls.

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Toddler Kino: The Boys and the Bees

On an idyllic Georgia farm, young Black parents share their love of beekeeping, nature and life itself with their sons as they rebuild their family's connection to the land.

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Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle

Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes Sheffield with a potent dose of his latest offering, Don’t Call Me Uncle!

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Gathering Landscapes: 150 Years of Collecting at Weston Park Museum

This new exhibition, curated by Heavy Water Collective, examines the curious, beautiful, macabre and magical connections people have made to the land through over 400 objects from Sheffield’s eclectic museum collections.

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Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro

Kiell Smith-Bynoe (star of Ghosts, Taskmaster and Stath Lets Flats) is bringing his smash hit improv comedy show to Sheffield.

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Chatsworth House

The home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is set in the magnificent landscape of Derbyshire's Peak District National Park. The 1000 acre park and the farmshop and its restaurant are open all year round. Chatsworth has a long tradition of welcoming local people and holiday makers from around the world.

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Portland Works

Portland Works, built in 1877, is one of the earliest surviving examples of an integrated metal trades complex. It is a Grade II* listed building, which in 1913 became the first place in the world to manufacture stainless steel cutlery.

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Turner Museum of Glass

The Turner Museum of Glass is one of the UK's most interesting and comprehensive collections of nineteenth and twentieth century glass. 

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Wardsend Cemetery

Wardsend Cemetery has stood on its site by the River Don for the last 160 years. This cemetery is the last resting place of nearly 30,000 Sheffield and district people as well as military personnel from the nearby Sheffield (Hillsborough) Barracks. In the course of more than a century and a half, a wide variety of flora and fauna have also begun to call the cemetery home.

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Sheffield Theatres

Sheffield Theatres is a complex of three theatres, comprised of The Crucible, its more intimate Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse and the adjacent Lyceum Theatre. 

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Gregory & Tesseras Blacksmiths Ltd

Gregory & Tesseras Blacksmiths Ltd is a fully equipped forge, located Inside Portland works; a 145 year cutlery works in the heart of Sheffield. Join them for a hands-on one-day blacksmithing experience where you'll learn the fundamentals of this traditional craft.

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Park Hill Tours

Explore this iconic Grade II* listed building, walk the 'Streets in the Sky' and take in its grand views of Sheffield.

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Black Lesbian Short Films [+ Directors Q&A]

A programme of four short films carefully curated by our Community Coordinator, Chim’Di Ugada. It offers insight into this powerful collection of British short films exploring black lesbian love, grief, and family-building.

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I Saw the TV Glow

Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own.

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Kikuyu Land

When a landmark ruling lets Kenyan families reclaim stolen ancestral land, a journalist's investigation uncovers corporate exploitation, family secrets and a government fighting back.

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The Swamp Dwellers

Written by Wole Soyinka and directed by Utopia Theatres’ Mojisola Kareem (Crown of Blood, Death and The King’s Horseman, Here’s What She Said To Me, All Our Goals), The Swamp Dwellers will run at Utopia Theatre from 29 June to 11 July 2026.

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Sheffield's Windrush Civic Service & Father's Day Celebration

This Father's Day and this Windrush Day, we come together as one community to honour the fathers, the pioneers, and the generations whose sacrifice, faith, resilience, and love helped shape our families, our churches, and our city.

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Beneath Your Feet

Unearth the remarkable stories behind the stars of the city’s collection in the museum's archaeology gallery.

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Sheffield Life and Times

Discover some of Sheffield's fascinating stories, told from the point of view of people who’ve lived here, in our Sheffield Life & Times gallery.

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Colours to the Mast

In collaboration with artists Kazna Asker and Cheelo, The Bare Project presents a participatory flag-making workshop exploring identity, protest, and belonging.

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Vinyl Workshop with ziroziro

Enter the world of wax and vibration in this hands-on vinyl workshop.

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Beverley Knight

The Queen of British Soul, Beverley Knight MBE, announces a huge UK headline tour for June 2026.

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Soul II Soul

Soul II Soul are set to bring their iconic and legendary sound back to Sheffield City Hall in October 2026.

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Luther Live & Velvet Voices

Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices, the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R&B.

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Omar 'Brighter The Days' UK Tour

Celebrating 40 years in music, Omar Lyefook MBE—one of the UK’s most celebrated soul artists—returns with his new album Brighter The Days.

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Kelham Island Museum

Learn what it was like to live and work in Sheffield during the Industrial Revolution and see how steelmaking forged the city.

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Meersbrook Park

With stunning panoramic views, Meersbrook Park covers approximately 17.845 hectares and is situated in the centre of Meersbrook, an inner suburb of Sheffield about 2 miles outside the city centre.

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Weston Park Museum

The city's amazing collections of beautiful, varied & unusual treasures are brought to life through fascinating histories, incredible facts and hands-on interactives.

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National Emergency Services Museum

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.

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Renishaw Hall and Gardens

Renishaw Hall Gardens make an excellent day out for families as well as garden, history and art enthusiasts.

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Wortley Top Forge Industrial Museum

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.

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Shepherd Wheel Workshop

See Sheffield’s knife grinding history brought to life at Shepherd Wheel Workshop.

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Yard Ball

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.

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Summer BBQ n' Brunch 1.0

Summer starts here, Sheffield’s biggest summer day party is here! Expect BBQ, brunch classics, games, nonstop music & pure summer energy!!

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A Night To Remember: Motown Show

A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960’s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time.

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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is a unique eighteenth century industrial works and a Scheduled Ancient Monument, made up of Grade I and Grade II listed buildings. 

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Castle site transformation begins in Sheffield

Following the recent extensive archaeological research, including unearthing evidence of former steel works dating back to the 19th century and the remains of Sheffield Castle itself, the project is now moving into Phase 2 which will see redevelopment of the park and events space.

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Jazz Voyage

Virtuoso composer, pianist, improviser, broadcaster, Julian Joseph is a jazz polymath. Acclaimed by critics and audiences the world over, he returns to Sheffield to promote his first studio album in 29 years.

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Variety is the Spice of Life

Come and share a heartwarming afternoon of stories, poems, and song, created by a unique collaboration of asylum seekers and local Sheffield folk.

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The Root: Sounds born from Windrush

This Windrush Day 2026 listening session brings people together to share records rooted in community and history. Tracing sonic lineages across the Caribbean and Africa, it reflects on Black identity and honours the Windrush generation's legacy.

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Migration Matters Festival Closing Party

Come and celebrate the final night of Migration Matters Festival 2026!

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Fuse ODG ft. Aziza Jaye

Fuse ODG will bring his signature style to Foundry for an electric and unforgettable night of music.

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Ancient Egypt

From pharaohs and pyramids to mummies and myths, explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt in our gallery at Weston Park Museum.

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Gordon Bridge Gallery: Picturing Sheffield

Discover a new perspective on Sheffield in Weston Park Museum's art gallery, packed with local scenes and views of the city from the past 250 years.

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What On Earth!

Explore the brand new additions joining Spike the Woolly Rhino and co. in the museum’s natural science showcase.

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The Charlesworth Transport Gallery

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.

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Sheffield Festival of Reggae

After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2025’, the event returns on Saturday 15th August 2026.

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Rum & Reggae 2026

The ultimate island experience returns next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...

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Joe Scarborough, Sheffield Through the Ages

Sheffield artist, Joe Scarborough’s ambitious city panorama chronicles some of the city’s most famous landmarks throughout the decades.

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A&G Passenger Boats Ltd

A & G Passenger Boats Ltd cruise on the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal offering cruises for all occasions.

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Abbeydale Miniature Railway

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.

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Lyceum Theatre

With over a hundred years of history, this magnificent theatre provides an ornate backdrop to the very best of the West End, with a diverse programme of touring productions including musical theatre, opera, ballet, contemporary dance, family shows and comedy.

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Five Weirs Walk

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.

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