Sheffield Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sheffield Town Hall which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
Kelham Island Museum as well as a small group of people
Sheffield featuring a square or plaza
Weston Park Museum showing a garden
Weston Park Museum showing interior views

Discover the fascinating history of the Steel City and see how it has become a leafy haven where trees far outnumber people.

Picturesque gardens and nature trails complement Sheffield’s cultural and historic hubs. It has been at the forefront of industrial progress for many centuries, spreading its cultural wings across the vast undulating hills of Yorkshire. Visit galleries and museums for a sense of local culture. Spot locations from The Full Monty, the 1997 film in whichSheffield’s culture is satirized.

Walk the Rivelin Valley Nature TrailOpens in a new window to encounter old dams that sparked the city’s industrial revolution. Wander past old flour mills, lime trees and the trail’s namesake park and playground. Weirs, stones and bridges enable crossings of the scenic river.

Learn about the use of the fast-flowing water in the industrial revolution at the Kelham Island MuseumOpens in a new window. Visit the Millennium GalleryOpens in a new window for writer John Ruskin’s collection of metal works telling the story of the Steel City. Relics from British and European history are on display at the Graves Art GalleryOpens in a new window, which uses iPods for tours. Peruse the art spanning four centuries in the galleries.

Appreciate parks and gardens that add a green layer to this city. Pick your favorite specimen from the Sheffield Botanical GardensOpens in a new window, which has a bear pit, rose garden and fountain. Nearby is Endcliffe ParkOpens in a new window, a leafy oasis with waterfalls, streams and a forest.

Arrive in the central plaza of Peace GardensOpens in a new window and gaze up at the majestic Sheffield Town HallOpens in a new window. Visit the Crucible TheatreOpens in a new window for a game of popular British sport snooker. The city has two soccer teams you can watch at the arenas of Bramall Lane and Hillsborough Stadium, where a tragedy involving the death of 96 fans took placed in 1989.

Fly to any of the airports in Manchester, Leeds and Nottingham and drive to Sheffield in around 1 hour. The city is 55 miles (90 kilometers) southwest of the historic settlement of York in the borough of South Yorkshire. Use the tram or bus to get around the vibrant commune, which is in the central region of England. In this region, July is the hottest and driest month, while winters are fairly wet and cold.

Sheffield is a beacon of culture and production with a picturesque countryside.

Where to stay in Sheffield

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Sheffield City Centre

4/5(390 area reviews)

Sheffield City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sheffield City Hall or Peace Gardens.

Sheffield City Centre

Hillsborough

Hillsborough is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hillsborough Stadium and Owlerton Stadium.

Hillsborough
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Nether Edge

If you're spending some time in Nether Edge, Lantern Theatre and Sheffield Jewish Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

Nether Edge

Attercliffe

You'll enjoy the restaurants and theatres in Attercliffe. You might want to make time for a stop at English Institute of Sport Sheffield or IceSheffield.

Attercliffe
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Brightside

Check out the shopping during your time in Brightside. Hop around the Sheffield area on the metro at Meadowhall Interchange Tram Stop to see top sights like Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Paradise Island Adventure Golf.

Brightside
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Sharrow

While there might not be top attractions in Sharrow, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sheffield Botanical Gardens and Bramall Lane.

Sharrow
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield

4 out of 5
Pinstone Street, 30, Sheffield, England
The price is ₹8,178 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹8,178
₹9,813 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Popular attractions Meadowhall ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (390 reviews)
"Good spot. Parking 2 mins away. Lovely contemporary room."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield

4 out of 5
119 Eyre Street, Sheffield, England
The price is ₹5,170 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹5,170
₹6,204 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,167 reviews)
"Always my hotel if choice I'm Sheffield Never disappoints Short walk from the train station and close to the town centre. So many beautiful parks."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield

Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield

4 out of 5
Victoria Quays, Furnival Road, Sheffield, England
The price is ₹6,542 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹6,542
₹7,851 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (653 reviews)
"Lovely hotel"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
KSpace @ The Point

KSpace @ The Point

3.5 out of 5
1 Division Lane, Sheffield, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sheffield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and housekeeping. Popular attractions Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Peace ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"The unit was well-equipped and in a good location. The big disadvantage of it was that there was no air conditioning and even though it was cooler outside, there was little air flow from the window to make it comfortable at night for sleeping. A floor fan was provided which did help but it mostly ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

KSpace @ The Point
Broomfield Hotel

Broomfield Hotel

2 out of 5
11 Broomfield Rd, Sheffield, England
Stay at this aparthotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Weston Park Museum are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"Stayed in the apartment. Lovely. Clean. Bed was incredibly comfy!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Broomfield Hotel
Three Cranes Serviced Apartments

Three Cranes Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
74 Queen St, Sheffield, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sheffield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (123 reviews)
"Worked well for my colleague"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Three Cranes Serviced Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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