Sport and Leisure
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As the National City of Sport, Sheffield has an enviable choice of world-class facilities including the prestigious English Institute of Sport. These include Europe’s largest ice complex and all season ski resort, Olympic swimming pool, golf courses, tennis and squash courts, and more besides. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity of the Peak District and all it has to offer for walkers, cyclists and climbers. Watch out for Sheffield’s famous sporting events including World Snooker and British Open Show jumping.
A & G Passenger Boats
Arch 16, Victoria Quays, Wharf Street, Sheffield, 0114 278 6314
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The Edge Climbing Centre
John Street, Sheffield, 0114 275 8899
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The Foundry Climbing Centre
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Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre
Bochum Parkway, Sheffield, 0114 283 9900
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Golf Courses (municipal)
Beauchief, 0114 236 7174
Birley, 0114 264 7262
Tinsley, 0114 203 7435
Details of private clubs where visitors can pre-book to play if the club's requirements are met can be obtained by calling the Visitor Information Line on 0114 221 1900 or by visiting www.golfcourses.org
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Hillsborough Leisure Centre
Penistone Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, 0114 231 2233
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IceSheffield
Coleridge Rd, Attercliffe, Sheffield, 0114 223 3900
The coolest venue with the hottest ice! 2 Olympic sized ice pads offering recreational and elite ice-skating facilities, ideal for ice dancing, figure skating, ice hockey and speed skating. Learn to skate, disco on ice or enjoy family sessions.
Tuesday
Simply Skate, 10am - 12noon, £3.60
Figure and Dance, 7pm - 8.30pm, £3.60
Wednesday
CheapSkate, 7.30pm - 10pm, £2.00
Thursday
Simply Skate, 10am - 12noon, £3.60
Simply Skate, 2pm - 4pm, £3.60
Simply Skate, 7.30pm - 10pm, £3.60
Friday
Simply Skate, 2pm - 4pm, £3.60
GFI Friday, 7.30pm - 10pm, £4.50
Saturday
Family Fun, 10.30 - 12noon, £3.60
Chart Attack, 12.30pm - 4pm, £4.50
Simply Skate DJ, 7.30pm - 10pm, £4.50
Sunday
Family Fun, 10.30am - 12noon, £3.60 | 12.30pm - 4pm, £4.50
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Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
Sheaf Street, Sheffield, 0114 223 3400
www.ponds-forge.co.uk
www.ponds-forge.co.uk
Impressive facilities include an Olympic standard competition pool, leisure pool and slides, top class fitness and health suites and an impressive dry sports hall.
Open: Monday, Wednesday, 7.30am -10pm. Tuesday and Thursday 6.30am-10pm. Friday 7.30am - 9.30pm Saturday & Sunday 9am-9.30pm
Admission: Prices vary please call for details.
Admission: Prices vary please call for details.
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Sheffield Ski Village
Vale Road, Sheffield, 0114 276 9459
Europe’s largest all season ski resort with superb virtual snow. Catering for all levels of ski, snow boarding and snow blading. New for 2004 Adventure Mountain- one of the North of England’s best days out for kids.
Open: Apr- Sept 2004 Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat & Sun 10am-8pm. Oct- Mar 2005 Monday -Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am-10pm. Admission: Adult from £10.30, child from £7.90, family from £25.90. No lesson required for experienced skiers. Adventure Mountain: From £2.25 per hour. Map ref GDA
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SPA 1877
67 Victoria Street, Sheffield, 0114 221 1877
Unique day spa housed in a beautifully restored Victorian Turkish Bath. The spa offers a hammam, steam room, sauna, plunge pool, ice cave, relaxation area and luxury beauty treatments.
Open: Please call for session times. Admission: From £15.00 Map ref
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Skate Central
Queens Road, Sheffield, 0114 272 3037
Roller Skating fun for all the family, Public Skating sessions, Children's Birthday Parties, Roller Discos, Traditional & Inline Skate hire available.
Open: Please call for session times. Group discounts available
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Transpennine Trail
An impressive coast to coast trail running from Southport to Hull through Sheffield. Suitable for cyclists, walkers and even horse back riding on some sections close to Sheffield
Further information is available from www.transpenninetrail.org.uk or telephone 01226 772574
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Rother Valley Country Park and Watersports Centre
Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, 0114 247 1452 www.rothervalleycountrypark.co.uk
Excellent recreational activities including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, cycle hire and cable skiing in a lovely setting. Perfect family day out.
Open: Summer daily 8.30am-9pm. Winter daily 8.30am-5pm. Charges for use of sport equipment and parking, entry to park is free.
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Victoria Quays
This scenic area surrounds the canal basin of the Tinsley Canal. Many walking trails take in the Quayside and it’s a great place to start a walk, a boat trip or stop for coffee and take in the various sights and shops.
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Information on spectator sports in Sheffield
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For a FREE copy of the Visit Sheffield Guide please call our Tourist Information Line on +44 (0)114 221 1900 or complete our on-line request form.
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