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What to see & do
Featured attractions
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 The Winter Gardens
One of the largest temperate glasshouses to be built in the UK during the last hundred years has created a stunning green world in the heart of the city. There are more than 2,500 plants from around the world creating a superb display.
 Sheffield Galleries & Museums
Sheffield Galleries & Museums Trust offers six great venues ranging from the Millennium Galleries, Graves Art Gallery, Weston Park Museum site and Bishops’ House. Each provides imaginative exhibitions and displays of regional, national and international importance of interest to local people and visitors to the city.
 The Millennium Galleries
The Millennium Galleries hosts a wide range of major blockbuster exhibitions, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy national and international masterpieces from places like Tate and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
 Theatre Land
The Crucible Theatre, often referred to as the National Theatre of the north, opened in 1971 and along with the Crucible Studio and Lyceum forms part of the largest theatre complex outside of London. Sheffield Theatres’ premier new plays every year, see what's on now!
 Botanical Gardens
A haven of peace and tranquillity offering stunning collections of trees and shrubs set in a historic landscape created in 1836. The Gardens are a Grade II English Heritage site with a number of listed buildings and spectacular glass pavilions.
 Magna
Magna is a groundbreaking science adventure centre that's become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. Magna is fun writ large with a host of exciting features dedicated solely to excitement and quenching curiosity.
 The Peak District
5 miles from the city centre the Sheffield boundaries begin to nestle gently into rolling moors and rugged peaks. The Peak District is unique in its varied landscape, riches of wildlife, and wealth of cultural heritage where there is much to explore.
Sheffield City Hall
Sheffield's magnificent 1930`s art deco classical concert hall hosts national and regional business events, the famous Sheffield International Concert Season (SICS), a variety of rock and pop concerts, operas, big bands, comedy shows and nightclubs. See what's on now!
 Hallam FM Arena
Around 7 million people have attended events at Hallam FM Arena and is one of the UK's best loved rock and pop venues, This dextrous venue has entertained with events such as Disney on Ice, Simply Red to Ice skating legends Torvill & Dean. See what's on now!
 Meadow Hall
With over 270 stores, more than 30 restaurants and fast-food outlets and an 11-screen cinema complex, a visit to Meadowhall is a great day out for everyone. The Centre is home to major department stores and all your favourite high street names.
 Chatsworth
Home to the Devonshire family for hundreds of years, Chatsworth is one of the treasure houses of England. Right on Sheffield's doorstep nestling in the heart of the Peak District National Park this should absolutely not be missed. Enjoy the farmyard and the spectacular woodland adventure playground or the 105 acre garden with its cascades, fountains and maze.
 Sheffield Cathedral
The focal point of Cathedral Square is the Anglican Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul, dating from the 12th century. This spectacular building dates from 1832 and the surrounding area is steeped in Sheffield’s history.
 The Peace Gardens
The Peace Gardens are an award winning Public Square at the centre of the heart of Sheffield. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian Town Hall, spectacular fountains, water features and lawns make this an oasis for locals and visitors alike.
 Fargate Shopping Area
City centre Fargate is a popular area offering a wealth of high street stores with an emphasis on fashion. Also offering street entertainers, musicians and specialist markets. Close is Orchard Square with its blend of high street, quality independent stores and popular craft workshops.
 Ice Sheffield
In the heart of Sheffield’s Don Valley, adjacent to the English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Don Valley Stadium and Hallam FM Arena, Ice Sheffield is the coolest venue to learn to skate, disco on ice or enjoy family sessions.
 South Yorkshire’s Farmer’s Markets
South Yorkshire Markets are busy, noisy and bursting with wonderful produce, bringing Fresh Local Produce to your table. There are over seventy farmer’s markets expected to take place across the region, and if you’re not sure how to cook it, just ask: the traders will be delighted to tell you about their specialties, where they come from and how to make the most of them. To see dates for next market click here.
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