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Culture of Sheffield. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Sheffield Riverfront Once it was the large-scale industrial city. Today Sheffield is an attractive tourist and cultural center. The city has everything you need for an exciting holiday, including an abundance of historical sites. The Beauchief Abbey is situated in the southern part of the city; it was founded in 1183. The abbey was a large-scale complex of monastic buildings, but only a beautiful tower acting as the church has survived to these days. The Abbey is located in incredibly beautiful natural surroundings; vacationers would have an opportunity to stroll through the local forests after a tour.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Sheffield
1. Standard tip is 10 to 15%; it would be appropriate to leave cash reward in the restaurant and taxi. About 10-20 pounds per week are left for a maid, depending of the hotel. In some … Open
Sheffield Cathedral is the oldest attraction there; its age is more than a thousand years. The beautiful historic building became the permanent venue for various cultural activities, including educational programs, concerts, social events and charity events.
Those who wish to get acquainted with the industrial past of the city would like an open air museum, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. It is a picturesque village consisting of residential buildings and shops. These are houses and forges that could be seen in the city 500 years ago; every day there are very interesting educational activities at the museum. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Guide to Sheffield sightseeing - things to see and to visit
Even in the census created by William the Conqueror and known as the Domesday Book dated 1086, Sheffield is mentioned as a small village. This is the proof that the history of the city has … Open
The Central Cemetery of Sheffield is important too. In addition to burial sites of prominent personalities, this unique complex includes a beautiful garden, ancient catacombs, religious buildings, and many other interesting constructions. Among other facilities, it’s recommended to visit the Manor House. It is one of the most beautiful buildings of the town; a lot of interesting stories and legends are associated with it.
Sheffield Cathedral Fans of ancient architecture would like the Sheffield's Town Hall. Those who are fond of modern art are sure to include a visit to Millennium Galleries in the recreation program. Its luxurious rooms feature the best works of contemporary artists. Interesting historical artifacts are collected in the Weston Park Museum. If you are not enough of local attractions, you should definitely go for a walk along outskirts of the city.
In the section below, you can get one of our excursion, activities or city discovery tours over Sheffield and surroundings. Our website offers 10-30% lower ticket prices, when compared to the offline purchase on the spot.

City tours, excursions and tickets in Sheffield and surroundings

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Reference information
Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Sheffield
♥   Palace 'Chatsworth House' , 19.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Nottingham Castle' , 52.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Harewood House' , 57.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Bishopthorpe Palace' , 65.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Sheffield and around
♥   Art museum 'Yorkshire Sculpture Park' Wakefield, 26.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Hepworth Gallery' Wakefield, 33.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Sheffield
♥   Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas, Nottingham, 51.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Church of St. George, York, 69.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Church of St. Wilfrid, York, 69.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Former Cathedral of St. Peter, York, 69.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Sheffield and near

York

From the series “The Last City-Fortresses Survived to This Day”
Check on the map:   Distance from Sheffield center - 69.5 km.
York is one of the most outstanding cities in England from the historical point of view. Over two thousand years at the place of the modern city there was the Rome fortress "Eboracum". The capital of Northern England appeared there in 71-year A.D. About three million tourists visit York yearly. Their main aim is to see the unique historical places and artefacts. … Read further

St. John's Hospital

From the series “The Most Mysterious Buildings (Houses, Palaces, Castles) in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Sheffield center - 65.5 km.
Back o topic of abandoned hospitals, it’s certainly worth to mention St. John’s Hospital situated in Lincolnshire. It was opened in 1852. The hospital was initially focused on the mentally ill from the local poor. Obviously, local doctors didn’t even try to help people, dozens of years incredibly cruel medical experiments were hold there. The hospital has been working more than a hundred years, and in 1989, the local authorities decided to close it. … Read further

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Sheffield

Leeds
Among exhibits there are textile pieces, old engines and even locomotives collection. Temple Newsam mansion is one of the most celebrated architectural landmarks of the city. The construction of Temple Newsam had begun in 1521, but it has been finished only in the late ... Open »
Nottingham
The Nottingham Council House is considered to be a building of a later period. It was built in 1929. The height of the cupola of the council house is 61m. In close vicinity to the council house tourists will find the Old Market Square which is an established place of ... Open »
Manchester
One of the most beautiful and breath-taking places of the city is considered to be the Shambles Square aged more than two hundred years. To the architectural sights of the later period one may refer a building of the Stock exchange which was built in the end of the ... Open »
Bolton
Bolton Town Hall remains one of the most famous landmarks of the town. The fabulous building was constructed in the second part of the 19th century for the County Borough of Bolton. The Town Hall was rebuilt and expanded during a thorough restoration that took place ... Open »
York
The suburban area of the city is the location of another important excursion object - Clifford's Castle. The castle is located on a high hill, from which visitors can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the city. Today the building of the castle is used as a home to two ... Open »
Leicester
You should definitely include a visit to the historic Leicester Guildhall in the excursion. It was built in the 14th century; after a complete reconstruction, the building was converted into a museum. Now it houses an interesting collection of ethnographic and ... Open »
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