Top 10 things to see

Top 10 attractions in Sheffield

From the largest urban glass house in Europe to the largest theatre complex outside of London, there's lots to sees and experience in Sheffield.

With so much on offer across the city, here you'll find 10 of the best for a whistle-stop tour of Sheffield's must-see attractions- but for even more ideas of Things to See and Do head to our comprehensive listings of attractions here. 

Millennium Gallery

One of the most-visited free attractions in England, the Millennium Gallery is Sheffield's premier destination for art, craft & design.

The Gallery is the permanent home of Sheffield’s unique Metalwork Collection and Ruskin Collection, while also playing host to major touring exhibitions. 

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The entrance to the Millennium Gallery on Arundel Gate.

Sheffield Winter Garden

The largest urban glasshouse in Europe and a calming oasis in the heart of the city centre!

Sheffield's Winter Garden is 70 metres long and 22 metres high (large enough to house 5000 domestic greenhouses) and home to more than 2500 plants from all around the world. 

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Sheffield Theatres

Converging in the heart of the city, in the regally and aptly named Tudor Square, Sheffield Theatres is a complex of three theatres, comprised of The Crucible, its more intimate Crucible Playhouse and the adjacent Lyceum Theatre.

Together, along with the neighbouring Montgomery Theatre and Library Theatre, they form the largest theatre complex outside of London. 

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Sheffield Theatres’ Crucible building glowing pink at dusk, showing people arriving for an evening performance in the city centre.

Kelham Island

Once the beating heart of industry, Kelham Island is one of Sheffield’s oldest manufacturing sites. The remains of the numerous cutlery and steel works, factories and workshops is part of what gives the area its distinct charm, except nowadays these buildings house everything from indie shopping arcades to microbreweries and galleries.

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An outdoor view of Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield, featuring a large black industrial structure with the museum name in white letters. The scene includes modern red-brick apartment buildings, an old factory chimney in the background, and a canal running under a brick arch bridge with metal railings. The sky is bright blue with scattered clouds, creating a vibrant urban-industrial setting.

Sheffield Botanical Gardens

Situated close to the urban city centre, Sheffield Botanical Gardens were opened in 1836 and now cover 19 acres on a south-west sloping site.

Listed by English Heritage as a Grade II site of special historic and architectural interest, there are over 18 different garden areas, based on geographical or botanical themes from across the world, with over 5500 species.

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People are strolling along the wide path that runs along the length of the glass house in Sheffield Botanical Gardens.

Sheffield Cathedral

Sheffield Cathedral is the oldest building in the city, still in daily use. Formerly the Parish Church of Sheffield, it was granted Cathedral status in 1914 – however the history of Christianity on this site goes back over 1000 years.

From its Norman bricks to its 60s tower, it is full of stories – stories that reflect the evolution of the city, its people and their place in history.

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Exterior view of Sheffield Cathedral with its tall spire, Gothic-style architecture, and large arched windows. The scene includes leafless trees framing the foreground and a paved walkway leading to the entrance, with soft daylight illuminating the stone building.

The Peak District

The Peak District National Park spans five counties and a 1/3 of Sheffield (South Yorkshire) actually sits within it. 

Sheffield is the only 'major' UK city with a national park inside its boundary, making us a a true hub for outdoor adventure just moments from the city centre. It’s one of the key reasons we’re proudly known as The Outdoor City.

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Three people are walking along a path that leads to a huge gritstone rock face. They are all carrying climbing crashmats on their backs.

National Videogame Museum

The UK’s national cultural centre for videogames! Housed inside the iconic Castle House building, this interactive museum celebrates the creativity, design, playfulness and people behind videogames.

With over 100 games to play, you can dive into their history, explore how they’re made, and even try creating your own at this one‑of‑a‑kind museum in Sheffield.

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A large scale statue of the video game character Sonic the Hedgehog stands in the foreground. In the background are arcade game cabinets and other displays about video game history.

National Emergency Services Museum

Fire your imagination at the world’s largest combined Emergency Services Museum! The museum is located in one of Yorkshire's first purpose-built combined Police, Fire and Ambulance Stations, dating back to 1898.

Nowadays, its home to over 40 vehicles on display with three floors of exhibits and interactive learning.  

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A row of old fire engines at the National Emergency Services Museum.

Weston Park Museum

Discover the real story of Sheffield, from its geological roots to the people, politics and music that shaped the modern city.

The city's amazing collections of beautiful, varied and unusual treasures are brought to life through fascinating histories, incredible facts and interactive exhibits.

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Bakery display with wooden shelves holding a variety of pastries. Visible items include golden croissants, iced cinnamon rolls, pain au chocolat, chocolate brownies, and cookies arranged on trays lined with parchment paper. Sunlight streams through the window, illuminating the baked goods.

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Four plates of breakfast dishes with eggs, sandwiches, greens, and a full English on a wooden table.

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A hand holding a glass of beer in front of the Sheffield skyline on a sunny day.

Cambridge Street Collective

Europe’s largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective is a ‘one of a kind’ foodie destination to meet, eat, and share in Sheffield. Showcasing the very best in up-and-coming food and drink talent, they house over 20 different food vendors offering exciting cuisine from around the globe.

Three people seated at a round green table in an indoor food hall, sharing a meal. The table holds plates of tacos, salad, bread, and a wooden tray with assorted dishes. There are also tall glasses of colourful drinks garnished with fruit and herbs. In the background, green triangular banners hang overhead, and signs for “Oktoberfest” and “Baity” are visible, creating a lively, casual dining atmosphere.

Leah's Yard

Located in the heart of the city centre on Cambridge Street, Leah's Yard is an exciting independent retail destination, home to some of Sheffield's finest independents. 

The sign above the entrance to Leah's Yard.

Yard Ball

Inspired by spending every minute playing out on the streets with a football, Yard Ball is a place to love the game again. Take on the Yard Ball challenges and test your skills against family and friends in the Yard

Children playing football at Yard Ball, an indoor football park.
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