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Explore Sheffield city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme. Discover Sheffield's "hidden treasures" whilst having a fun day out with family and friends!
Sheffield, situated on the eastern edge of the Peak District, has 170 woodlands, 78 public parks, 10 public gardens and 2.5 million trees, making it one of Europe's greenest cities. Like Rome it is built on 7 hills but it made its name as the city of steel - as early as the 14th century Sheffield was known as a place for the production of knives, and was mentioned in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Many famous people have come from there, including Sean Bean, Joe Cocker, Michael Palin, Roy Hattersley, Gordon Banks and Jessica Ennis.
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1. Victoria Quays to Peace Gardens - 1.5 miles / 2.4 kms
This walk takes you from the picturesque port of Victoria Quays at the end of the Sheffield canal, to vibrant gardens in the heart of the city - a living celebration of world peace. In between you’ll walk beside Sheffield’s supertrams, circle its unusual cathedral and a Georgian Square from Paradise, pass an imposing Town Hall, the celebrated Crucible Theatre and the wonderful Winter Gardens. Something for everyone!
1.5 hoursOK but diversion maybe needed
2. Town Hall to Fabulous City View - 1 mile / 1.6 kms
From the Town Hall this walk takes you first to the City Hall, a modern venue for special events. Descend now down the ‘gold route’ to Sheffield station, past modern university buildings sporting modern poetry, and a Cutting Edge water feature. Traverse the station and the Supertram tracks to ascend a hill with an unusual amphitheatre, ending at enchanting gardens with absolutely stunning views over most of Sheffield.
1 hourOK but diversion maybe needed
Each booklet has a page dedicated to the history of the city and 2 pages summarising each walk with suggestions on what to visit along the way. Walk 1 has 21 clues & walk 2 has 14 - both with detailed directions to follow. There are interesting stories about important people, places & events along the way; detailed instructions on how to find a clue if you're stuck; and a comprehensive map with the routes marked on.
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"We'd never realised how much there is to Sheffield - especially liked the canal area at the beginning, and the Winter Gardens too. And what a superb view at the end! Thanks."
Latest Revision : October 2024
