Things I can do for free in Sheffield:
Bishops House
Located in Meersbrook Park which has lovely views across Sheffield. This small museum is free to visit and host events throughout the year.
Botanical gardens
Just off Ecclesall Road, this beautiful garden has plants and shrubs from around the world.
Graves Park
Just a short bus ride away, Graves Park has vast paths to walk , a lovely children’s play area and also a rare breeds centre which you can roam around. Take a picnic, there is so much to do!
Winter Gardens
Located in the heart of Sheffield, this inside garden is the perfect place to escape to on a wet afternoon in the town centre, it also has the Millennium Gallery located next door.
Rivelin Valley Nature Walk
This is a lovely park which has vast walks into the countryside, a splash pool for the summer and a lovely play area and cafe.
Endcliffe Park
A fantastic park to visit with a lovely children’s play area and walks which can take you into the Peak district and only just off Hunter’s Bar round about on Ecclesall Road. A great place to spend the day following the Porter River into Mayfield Valley.
Forge Dam
Forge Dam is a popular destination for families and walkers. It provides a beautiful place to stop for a break to admire the views across the Dam, or to enjoy a drink or something to eat from the cafe. There is also a children’s playground with a much talked about slide built into the hill side.
Our Cow Molly
See and feed the cows and understand where dairy products come from. There is a small play area and an ice cream shop where you can buy freshly made ice-cream.
Weston Park and Museum
A fantastic place to spend a cold or wet day inside. This museum is free and has everything from woolly mammoths to Egyptian mummies.
Ecclesall Woods
A lovely place to have a walk. See the bluebells woods in spring or have a shaded walk in summer. Just across the road from Millhouses park!
Millennium Gallery
A small museum and gallery in the heart of Sheffield city centre.
Millhouses Park
A fantastic park to visit with bike, skateboarding tracks, water splash area and play area for children.
Heeley City Farm
A lovely local, urban farm which has lots of rare farm breeds to see and a café.
Graves Art Gallery
Just upstairs from Sheffield library is this fantastic art gallery. A lovely place to visit in the heart of the city centre.
Sheffield Round Walk
Why not spend the day walking around Sheffield? There are plenty of places to rest or catch a bus from. See the amazing views of Sheffield whilst taking in the fresh air on the edge of the Peak District.
General Cemetery
Located just behind Porter Croft Academy is the General Cemetery which has nature lovely walks, a large playing field for picnics, plenty of trees to climb and lots of hidden histories to explore.
Shepherd’s Wheel
Located just past Ecclesall Road is the Shepherd’s Wheel. This old working water wheel let’s you see a glimpse about what life in Sheffield was like during 1500s- the start of the industrial revolution.
