Sightseeing in Sheffield - what to see. Complete travel guide

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 more than a thousand years. The Don River, on which stands Sheffield, is formed by four streams (Porter, Chief, Loxley and Ravelin) that flow from the Pennine hills at the foot of which you will find this city.

Each street of the city keeps the memory of most important events in its history. Here you will find the ruins of the castle built in the XIII century. This place was a prison of Mary Queen of Scots in 1571-1583. The castle, which has belonged to the Duke of Norfolk, is also a truly interesting place. The local Museum of Antiquities is a source of great pride for residents of this place. Here you will find a collection of valuable items that provide information about the history of England. The city is full of other museums, including such interesting places as Museum at Art and Design School (Fine Arts), the Philosophical Society and Art Gallery.

The local football club, which has been operating since 1860, is not only the oldest one in the country and Europe, but also in the whole world. The first football match between the teams of clubs has been also played in Sheffield. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Sheffield is considered as the greenest city of England. It is second to none in the number of parks and trees growing here. In the city, there are several large greenhouses, the biggest of which is the Winter Gardens. It presents exotic plants from all corners of the world. The guests of the city can visit it even in winter. The construction has a great architectural value. The small square in front of the greenhouse is decorated with extraordinary sculptures.

One of the oldest buildings in the city is the Cathedral Church. According to the historical data, the first church at its site was built in the 12th century. In 1266, it was fully destroyed in a large fire. In 120, the church was rebuilt again. In the first half of the 14th century, it was reconstructed completely for the first time. For hundreds of years, the church has been repeatedly reconstructed but some of its elements have been preserved in their original form. The oldest part of the construction is the eastern wall of the 13th century. In the church, there is also the preserved altar of the 15th century.

In the southern part of the city, there is old Beauchief Abbey founded in 1183. It was a great construction once but only some part of the old abbey has survived to this day. One of the towers is left. Near it, you can see the chapel built in the 12th century.

As for the outstanding architectural monuments of Sheffield, the City Hall built in 1932 is worth being mentioned. It is a vivid example of the neoclassical architecture. The building entrance is decorated with high columns. In the period of the Second World War, the bomb exploded near the City Hall. It is a miracle that the building wasn’t severely damaged. The signs of the explosion are left on the building walls and columns that have not been restored and remind of the difficult wartime. Now, different cultural events are organized in the City Hall. In it, there is a unique organ with over 4 000 pipes.

One of the most interesting suburban areas from a tourist point of view is the Abbeydale. It is an outdoor museum where you can visit artisanal workshops and see the collections of ethnographic exhibits.