Things To See and Do When You Visit Sheffield

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The city of Sheffield is a very metropolitan place and for many years has been synonymous with the production of steel. It is in this city where the making of stainless and crucible steel first took place 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 one can enjoy when visiting Sheffield.

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 spend time just wandering around this peaceful medieval site and relaxing away from modern stresses and strains.

2. Beauchief Golf Course – Surrounding the abbey mentioned above is one of three public golf courses. This pay and play course like the other two is easily accessed from the centre of the city and makes for a great days enjoyment. Certainly those who do play golf will find these courses not only a challenge but will have wonderful scenery to enjoy as well.

3. Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet – Celebrating Sheffield’s steel history, this is an authentic scythe works, dating back to the eighteenth century. As you wander around you can view not only the house but the workshops, a crucible steel furnace, the dam {and|&} water wheels which were all important for steel production a couple hundred 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. English Heritage have classed this a Grade II site and within the boundaries are some listed buildings to view including the glass pavilions. The gardens are currently being extensively restored. This work is helping to show off the original Victorian design of the garden and restore some of the original varieties of plants that would have been found here when it was first created. But also they are working on ways to make it more accessible for all visitors to it.

5. Cobweb Bridge – Although only a recently added attraction to the city of Sheffield it is part of the Five Weirs walk. The walk follows the banks of the River Don which stretch for 8 kilometers (5 miles) and the more energetic can follow the path to Rotherham and even across the Trans Pennine Trail. As you walk along this stretch of the river keep your eyes out for some the unusual wildlife that live along the banks. When you reach the bridge don’t forget to look up.

6. Peak District – Just 5 miles (8 kilometers) from the centre of Sheffield is this National Park which lies at the southern end of the Pennine Hills. So whether you’re looking for an energetic walk, or to climb one of the rock faces, you’re well catered for. Not only is this a favorite place for walkers to visit but also climbers and cyclists as well.

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