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As the greenest city in England you are never far from one of more than 200 parks, woodlands or gardens. Don’t miss our beautifully restored Victorian Botanical Gardens, dramatic new City Centre Winter Garden and peaceful riverside walks.
Many of our parks and woodlands form part of Sheffield's walking trails. Ecclesall Woods, one of the largest single areas of ancient woodland in an urban environment, and Endcliffe Park form part of the Sheffield Round Walk (booklet available from good Sheffield book stores and Sheffield Scene, Tel 0114 273 1723) Graves Park and Animal Farm and the Shepherd Wheel in Whiteley Woods are other points of interest.
Peace Gardens
Pinstone Street, Sheffield
Award-winning public square at the centre of the Heart of the City developments, adjacent to the new Winter Garden and within easy reach of the Millennium Galleries. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian Town Hall, spectacular fountains, water features and lawns make this an oasis for locals and visitors alike.
Open: daily (water features generally working during daylight hours)
Admission: Free. Please note disabled access is available to most or all parts of The Peace Gardens. More information on the Peace Gardens.
Winter Garden
Surrey Street, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 221 1900
This stunning green world in the heart of the city is Sheffield's icon and we are vehemently proud of its architectural splendour. Linking the Millennium Galleries, Tudor Square and the Peace Gardens, it is the largest temperate glasshouse in any European city centre. It houses a superb display of more than 2,500 plants made up of more than 150 species from around the globe. You can even get a coffee and a bite to eat there! Please note that disabled access is available to most or all parts of The Winter Gardens.
More information on the Winter Garden. Open: daily (except Christmas Day) 8am-6pm.
Admission: Free.
Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 267 6496
Web: www.sbg.org.uk
A haven of peace and tranquillity offering stunning collections of trees and shrubs set in a historic landscape created in 1836. The stunning glass pavilions have been restored and house an exciting temperate plant collection. Ideal for picnics, simply relaxing and the occasional open-air cultural event, a real treasure not to be missed! The café/restaurant alone is worth a visit.
Open: Summer Mon-Fri 8am-dusk, Sat & Sun 10am-dusk, Pavilions 11am-5pm.
Winter Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm, Pavilions 11am-3.30pm
Admission: Free.
Location: 2 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: GoodPeak District National Park
Peak District National Park Authority.
Tel: 01629 816200
Tel: 01629 816200
Situated in the heart of England and covering part of six counties, the Peak District National Park lies at the southern end of the Pennine Hills just five miles from Sheffield City Centre. One third of Sheffield lies within its boundaries and visitors to the west of the city will see how easily the city nestles into the gently rolling moors and rugged peaks. There is so much to explore; remote wind-blown hilltops to tranquil dales; hard rock edges to traditional flower meadows; show caves to river valleys. It's a firm favourite with walkers, climbers and cyclists. More information on the Peak District.
If you want an easy way to explore the Peak District, why not join one of the linear walks organised by Transpeak Walks. This not-for-profit voluntary group specialise in 'station to station' walks. Guided walks are free of charge and you can find out more details, along with dates, by looking at http://www.transpeakwalks.co.uk/
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG
Tel: 01924 832 631
Tel: 01924 832 631
Web: www.ysp.co.uk
Set in the beautiful 500 acre grounds and gardens of the 18th century Bretton Hall estate, the park presents a changing programme of international sculpture exhibitions
Open: Daily. Summer 10am - 5pm. Winter 10 am - 4pm.
Admission: Free
Location: 20 Miles from City Centre
Disabled Access: Good------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A comprehensive reference for all parks and open spaces across Sheffield is available on OS Map Landranger 110 or Explorer 278. An ‘Easy Going Trails’ booklet is available from all good Sheffield book shops with a selection of walks with wheelchair and baby buggy access.
There are many events taking place in Sheffield's open spaces. Events in the Peak District are listed in Peak News available from local tourist information centres. Many of our stately homes have superb gardens to explore.
For more detailed information about Sheffield's Parks, Woodlands and other green spaces, contact the Parks, Woodlands and Countryside Service on 0114 250 0500
To obtain a FREE copy of the Visit Sheffield Guide please call the Visitor Information Line on +44 (0) 114 221 1900 or complete our on-line request form.
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