Sheffield Landmarks and Monuments

(Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK)

Sheffield is not short of a landmark or two, in fact the city is positively teeming with them, in various guises. Many buildings are scattered around the city centre and it is surprising what a guided tour of this part of Sheffield will reveal, with a host of Georgian architecture around Paradise Square and other areas.

Amongst the main landmarks, memorials and monuments in Sheffield, the Town Hall and Cathedral stand out as being especially impressive and eye-catching, while the Manor Lodge has a particularly interesting story to tell.

Sheffield Town Hall

Address: Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2HH, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)114 272 6444
Home to a noteworthy exhibition of local silverware, Sheffield Town Hall took seven years to be build, finally opening its doors in 1897 at an official ceremony, with Queen Victoria in attendance. With traditional Victorian architecture at its best, the city's Town Hall is enormous and dominates the area, standing alongside the acclaimed Peace Gardens. Directly outside of the Town Hall, a modern walk-in fountain is always popular with children of all ages during the summer months.
Open hours: pre-booked tours are available when arranged in advance
Admission: free

Beauchief Abbey

Address: Beauchief Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 8BD, England, UK
Beauchief Abbey was founded towards the end of the 12th century and over the years the building has undergone considerable change. Today, only the Abbey's western tower is still standing, which is now part of a 17th-century chapel. Also of interest are two arched gateways, also of extreme historical interest.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 19:00
Admission: free

Sheffield Cathedral

Address: Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 1HA, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)114 275 3434
Often referred to as the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, this cathedral is one of only three Grade I listed structures in the whole city. Granted cathedral status in 1914, the building itself has origins in 1280, with considerable changes and remodelling over the years. The interior of the building is particularly impressive and features a number of imposing stained-glass windows, including those in the modern lantern tower, a grand structure added in the mid-1960s. Regular services are held on Sundays and always draw a large crowd.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Manor Lodge

Address: Manor Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1UF, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)114 275 9596
Manor Lodge is a famous and extremely old building, built at the very beginning of the 16th century. Known for the imprisonment of Mary, Queen of Scots in its Turret House, this important structure can now only be viewed from the outside, although tours can often be arranged in advance.
Open hours: grounds open daily, Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Paradise Square

Address: Off Paradise Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2DE, England, UK
Dating back to the 1700s, Paradise Square comprises a number of period Georgian town houses and these have recently been restored to their former glory. The square is located on a sloping site, which has historically been used for large gatherings.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free

Whirlowbrook Hall

Address: Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9QD, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)114 221 3003
Located approximately 5 km / 3 miles from central Sheffield, in the city's south-western Ecclesall area, Whirlowbrook Hall was built at the beginning of the 1900s and has perhaps become best known for its beautiful gardens and wooded areas, which stretch for around 40 acres / 16 hectares. The home is now often used for functions, conferences and other events.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free, charge for events


The following landmarks are also on offer around the city, all of which can be viewed on a daily basis, free of charge:

Arts Tower

Address: The School of East Asian Studies (SEAS), Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, England, UK

Cholera Monument

Address: Norfolk Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2SW, England, UK

Fulwood Old Chapel and Stocks

Address: Whitely Lane, Fulwood, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 4GL, England, UK

Harry Brearley Sundial

Address: Coleridge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 5DA, England, UK

Lost Castle Remains

Address: Castle Market, Exchange Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2AG, England, UK

'Mi Amigo' - Memorial

Address: Endcliffe Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7AA, England, UK

Thomas Boulsover Monument

Address: Whiteley Wood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7FF, England, UK