32 results for the term ‘heritage & historical events’
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.
Plans for Sheffield’s historic Leah’s Yard given green light
Proposals to revive historic Leah’s Yard on Cambridge Street in Sheffield City Centre and create a social hub for creative independent businesses, have been approved by Sheffield City Council's Local Planning Authority.
Historic Leah’s Yard set for revival as creative hub for independent businesses
Leah’s Yard, a former 19th Century mesters works and one of Sheffield’s most important heritage buildings, is set for an exciting new future that will both honour and celebrate its rich industrial heritage as part of the Heart of the City regeneration programme.
Wentworth Woodhouse: The Park, Gardens & Menagerie
Uncover history of the House and Gardens with a knowledgeable speakers, whilst sipping on a cup of tea (or coffee).
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.
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.
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.
Ancient Egypt
From pharaohs and pyramids to mummies and myths, explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt in our gallery at Weston Park Museum.
What On Earth!
Explore the brand new additions joining Spike the Woolly Rhino and co. in the museum’s natural science showcase.
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.
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.
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.
Beneath Your Feet
Unearth the remarkable stories behind the stars of the city’s collection in the museum's archaeology gallery.
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.
Festival of the Outdoors
Kicking off the outdoor season with a bang! Each March, Festival of the Outdoors offers a full month of events and activities celebrating Sheffield's great outdoors and communities. With a really wide variety of events there's something for everyone!
‘Behind the Scenes’ Reveal of Major New Artwork for Sheffield and Tinsley Canal
A new major contemporary artwork is set to be installed along the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal this September, as international artist Alex Chinneck unveils an impressive looping canal boat structure measuring 13 metres long and six metres high.
Sheffield City Hall
Sheffield City Hall is a beautiful and historic building that plays host to all number of events, performances, concerts, conferences and festivals.
Experiences
From guided tours led by friendly local experts and adventures in our great outdoors, to tasting your way around the city or even getting hands-on with a masterclass/workshop, Sheffield is full of fantastic unique experiences for visitors.
May Fayre returns to Sheffield
Weston Park May Fayre is set to bring a day of free family entertainment when it returns on Sunday 22 May, with street performers, exhibitors, stalls and children’s fun fair.
Art in the Gardens
Held in Sheffield's Botanical Gardens each September, Art in the Gardens is one the largest outdoor art market events in northern England, with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from across the UK.
Outdoors and nature
The UK's greenest city, where nature and culture intertwine. The historic Peak District National Park and spiritual home of the country's climbing scene, with downhill mountain biking, road cycling and a hive of activity for kayakers, walkers and runners of all ability.
Castlegate and Victoria Quays
Thanks to the Grey to Green project, use of meanwhile spaces, and inventive creations from markets to skateboard areas, Castlegate is seeing a total transformation.
Sheffield’s museums make history as they unite for new era
Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust and Museums Sheffield have announced they are to join together to form one of the city’s biggest cultural organisations.
Sheffield welcomes £37m to fund two major regeneration projects
Sheffield has been successfully awarded the full amount requested from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, with £20m allocated to redeveloping historic Castlegate, as well as £17m for investment in Attercliffe.
Ecclesall Road
Sheffield's Ecclesall Road is a vibrant 3.6-mile stretch of restaurants, coffee houses, pubs, bars and shops. Intermingled with some familiar brands of restaurants and fast food outlets, you’ll also find a wealth of unique independent businesses worth perusing.
Manor Park
A story of transformation and success for a place once dubbed 'The Worst Estate In Britain', Green Estate CIC is a not for profit organisation which has been working to improve the quality of life in the Manor Ward of Sheffield since 1998.
Make the most of your Snooker time in Sheffield
If you’re experiencing our city for the first time and are interested in exploring a little beyond the Crucible, we’ve pulled together some top tips to help with that.
Transforming Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield City Centre is undergoing significant change.With so much regeneration happening, it can be hard to keep up with all of the exciting developments, so here you'll find the latest news of what’s new and what's happening next.
The Home of Football
When most people think Sheffield and football, their first thoughts are probably towards the city’s two current biggest clubs, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday, little do they know the city’s crucial role in establishing this international sport, which is now played and adored around the globe.
Greener cities
Our outdoor city is inspiring other major cities across the world, in the inclusion and development of outdoors as part of their identities, while also striving to solve climate, sustainability and nature challenges faced by the world.
The beautiful game
The Sheffield Rules inspired the modern game, the World's First Football Club is still here, along with the World's Oldest Ground, and the World's Oldest Cup Match. It's certainly no overstatement to say that Sheffield helped shape the most popular sport in the world as we know it today.
Top 10 Things to See
From the largest urban glass house in Europe to the largest theatre complex outside of London, there's lots to experience in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.
