THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Sheffield (2025) - Must-See Attractions
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Things to Do in Sheffield
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Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park, Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Walking Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park, Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Walking Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Private and Luxuryfromper adult£70- fromper adult£15
Street Food Toursfromper adult£70
Walking Toursfromper adult£89- fromper adult£95
- fromper group (up to 6)£24
- fromper adult£69
Cultural Toursfromper adult£17
Ghost Toursfromper adult£14- fromper adult£73
Interactive wildlife park with a dinosaur trail, animal encounters including bird shows, feeding sessions, and a butterfly house. Children's play areas and picnic spots available.
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Victorian-style botanical garden with tropical hot houses, a rose garden, and abundant greenery. Ideal for relaxation and family outings, with benches and a glass house.
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Tranquil greenhouse retreat in the city centre, with tropical trees, benches for relaxation, and quaint cafes. Features cultural exhibits and live events for a peaceful yet engaging visit.
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Speciality Museums
Historical emergency services exhibits and interactive displays in a classic fire station setting, complete with a real fire engine ride. Great for family visitors.
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Shopping Malls
Diverse shopping destination with a blend of chain and independent stores, complemented by a cinema and festive holiday atmosphere. Family-friendly with a spacious layout.
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History Museums
Industrial museum with a blend of interactive exhibits, focusing on steelmaking and engineering heritage. Highlights include the River Don steam engine and vintage machinery.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Scenic walking trail blending natural landscapes and industrial heritage, with waterfalls, bridges, and a children's play area amidst tall trees.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Tranquil walking trails through Rivelin Valley with picturesque vistas; alpaca treks across varied terrain at a community-focused farm, combining scenic beauty and animal interaction.
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Parks
Verdant space with scenic woodland paths, interactive animal farm, and a duck pond. Includes a play area for children and picnic-friendly lawns.
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Dog Tracks
Varied gourmet fare with a spotlight on traditional dishes, complemented by a lively greyhound racing experience and panoramic dining views. Private boxes and group celebrations catered.
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- FarAway181362204044 contributionsAmazing place! Partner booked the meerkat experience for my birthday and it was incredible - keeper was lovely and even had seats for us to sit on so didn’t get too dirty in enclosure - meerkats were brilliant, very friendly and happy to be stroked while eating - great price too compared to other zoos. Highly recommend a trip! Especially in Dec as they’ve got treasure trails with stamps!Written 6 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Win TaskBedford, UK2,250 contributionsIt’s free then why not. Visited it on a beautiful sunny day. The gardens are magnificent. Plenty of people enjoying sitting on green space and meditating themselves. The downside was that the cafe was full packed. Plenty to see here specially glass house. Flower beds were at their peak. Making a rainbow on gardens ground. Love nature so i had an amazing time there. There’s no parking so careful or either you can park at Wetherspoon pay and display just few minutes walk from Garden. Worth a visit.Written 27 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ruth A❤️🐝🇬🇧❤️🐝 🇬🇧❤️🐝🇬🇧❤️🐝🇬🇧Manchester, UK4,606 contributionsWe visited the Winter Garden whilst in Sheffield and found it to be a peaceful and interesting experience.
There are tropical trees and plants and some sculptures of animals and it is great for all ages.
It is free to enter and you can sit and eat your lunch or just feel at peace in here.
We loved it, all major cities should have one!Written 27 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Herbert G1 contributionThe museum is well situated in Sheffield and easy to locate. I attended on a dedicated theme day of the 40s excellent venue which requires a further attendance to fully appreciate all the fantastic exhibitions over three floors. I would definitely recommend a visit the entry fees are reasonable and value for money I will definitely be visiting again soon. A big thank you to everyone who helped to make the day so memorable.Written 3 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MinnieM1928Cambridgeshire, UK470 contributionsGood shopping centre for Christmas Shopping. There is a good choice of stores, restaurants, coffee shops and a great food court where we had dinner. The centre is set over two levels and it was easy to navigate.Written 18 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lucy TIsle of Wight, UK1,696 contributionsAn interesting and free museum which explores the history of industry in the city of Sheffield. The cobbled street was a highlight for meWritten 31 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gaynor K45 contributionsVisted yesterday for the second time. Last time was 2 years ago. I highly recommend this beautiful place. Many pathways ..some of which are accessible on a mobility scooter.. tons of hidden little places and fantastic for dog walkers. Our Jack Russell loves water and it's safe in many places her to let her play. There is a children's play area, Toilet facilities..including disabled ones, picnic areas and a great cafe which is open 7 days a week all year round. In addition to this there is a brilliant splash, paddling pool area with water features which is completely free.Written 12 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- geraldine c8 contributionsWhat a fabulous birthday treat. The alpacas were charming and characterful as were the lovely volunteers who made the trip even more special.
The trek itself was interesting and showcased some beautiful scenery. A real feel good experience.Written 2 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Yvonne B3 contributionsJust back from gullivers valley had an over night stay and play package in a princess room in the castle.The room was amazing and spotless,the girls loved it and I was impressed.I can’t really fault our stay plenty to do and great rides for 4 and 8 year old,my only complaint would be the food,our stay included breakfast and evening meal which was of very poor standards,we also ate twice in food outlets and again very very poor,kids sandwiches hard as rock bread and the food court burgers disgusting I couldn’t wait to get home and have something to eat which is a shame because it’s a lovely family place and good value for money but the catering management need to address how bad the food is and I’m sure is letting gullivers down with other guests.Written 28 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Margaret BSheffield, UK8 contributionsWe went to see A Dolls House at the Crucible Theatre this evening. The play was brilliant with an innovative set and great performances from the small cast, especially Siena Kelly as Nora.
What made it extra special though was that we booked the pre show dinner in the Crucible Kitchen. Great value for 3 courses and a drink and they e mail the menu so that you can choose beforehand. This means your food is ready soon after you arrive and there is plenty of time to eat before the play. Friendly staff and quick service. The food was very good and beautifully presented. Would recommend.Written 27 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MashedSheffield, UK38 contributionsI've visited many times for solo, dog walking, dog training, friends and couples and it's always a nice experience.
Large fields ideal for dog walking and training of reactive dogs. Woodlands for peaceful relaxation. A lake for some lovely views and bird watching. (I see the parakeets have made it to Sheffield now)
There is also an animal park but I've not visited that since before the pandemic so it's difficult to comment on. It was lovely when I went before though and brought back fond memories of a similar place I went to as a kid :)
Parking is free in some places and charges in others so watch out for that. If you don't mind a little walk then parking roadside around the area is ample.Written 10 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - j0nnya771 contributionA fantastic night everyone enjoyed the night everything spot on cake was delicious and photo excellent
Service and staff all brilliant it was brilliant birthday visitWritten 5 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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