Sheffield Attractions: What To See and Do When You Visit Sheffield

Sheffield is a very metropolitan place and for many years has been synonymous with the production of steel. Both stainless steel and crucible steel were first made in this city and today there are plenty of places to visit in the city showing the history of this city. But there are plenty of other attractions in Sheffield and the surrounding area that will make your stay in Sheffield enjoyable. 

1.    Beauchief Abbey – This is one of Sheffield's most beautiful attractions. Although the tower is the only part of the abbey remaining from 1175 the stone from it was then used to build the Church of St Thomas in the 17th Century. This was originally the only Premonstratensian Abbey in the whole of this part of Yorkshire. Today you can quietly wander around this medieval site whilst letting any modern day stress simply melt away.

2.    Beauchief Golf Course – This is one of three golf courses in the area and it stands in the grounds of the abbey. Like it's two neighbors, this course is one where you can just turn up and play and is close to the city center and a round of golf here will keep you occupied for hours. The course is quite challenging but you'll be compensated by wonderful scenery to enjoy as well.

3.    Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet – As we know Sheffield is famous for its steel and this is an authentic 18th Century scythe works. You're able to visit the house, the scythe workshops, a crucible steel furnace, the dam {and|&} water wheels which helped in the production of scythes only 200 years ago. When you take the time to explore, you'll start to feel how life was for those who lived in those times.

4.    Sheffield Botanical Gardens – These are peaceful and tranquil gardens for you to enjoy. The site is important and is Grade II listed and with several listed buildings which include the glass pavilions. As you wander through these gardens you will see that much restoration work is being undertaken. This work is helping to show off the original Victorian design of the garden and introduce back into it plants originally grown when the gardens were first laid. Disabled visitors will be pleased to know that their needs are being taken into consideration as well during the work.

5.     Cobweb Bridge – This is on the Five Weirs walk, a recent addition to Sheffield's tourist attractions.  The walk follows the banks of the River Don , lasts around five miles and the more energetic can follow the path to Rotherham and even across the Trans Pennine Trail. Wildlife enthusiasts will find plenty of local wildlife to keep them occupied. When you reach the bridge don't forget to look up.

6. Peak District National Park – Sheffield is a mere 5 miles from the eastern edge of this National Park. Take time to spend it exploring the varied landscape and try and spot some of the areas wonderful wildlife. Not only is this a favorite place for walkers to visit but also climbers and cyclists as well.  

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