There is so much to see and do in and around Sheffield. Sheffield offers a dazzling array of attractions, so the City can promise something for the family from historic buildings; award-winning museums and galleries; an enviable theatre and live music programme; to world class sporting venues. Sheffield is the greenest city in Europe; 61% of the city is green space and with over two million trees it has more trees per person than any other city in Europe. With a third of the city’s boundary lying within the UK’s most visited National Park, the Peak District, the biggest choice you’ll need to make is just how long to stay!
If your interest is cultural or industrial heritage, there’s so much to discover. Pride and Prejudice was filmed on location at Chatsworth House, while Mary Queen of Scots was a frequent visitor to Sheffield and nearby Hardwick Hall. The industrial museums offer a fascinating insight into why Sheffield was, and is, the world leader in cutlery and steel making.
If you are looking for something more active, choose from the extensive range of sporting facilities. These include Europe’s largest all-season ski resort, Olympic standard swimming facilities, a choice of golf courses, ice skating and rock climbing. from racing, golf and wine tours to visitor attractions and family friendly activities and excursions. For more information on all the local attractions in Sheffield and the Peak Distriict in particular, use the links to the left of the image above.
