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 Oldest house in Sheffield (c. 1500) |
Norton Lees Lane Meersbrook Park Sheffield, South Yorkshire S8 9BE United Kingdom +44 114 278 2600 http://www.sheffieldgalleries.... |
Bishop's House is one of the oldest and best-preserved houses in Sheffield. It was built in around 1500 and its timber frame and many of its original features still survive. Inside, the house has been expertly reconstructed to look much as it would have done 400 years ago. The bedchamber contains much of the original furniture and fittings. Each room tells an interesting and complex story of the house, its tenants and the local area. Documents and pictures are on display, which record the past contents of the house and show the barns and out-buildings which were once attached. The house also offers some amazing views over the city, nearby park and beyond. Guided tours are available when booked in advance. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Kevin Round |
 Photo: Vanessa Chettleburgh  |
 Photo: Vanessa Chettleburgh |
 Family orientated Health Club |
1 Archer Road Millhouses Sheffield, South Yorkshire S8 0LB United Kingdom +44 114 250 5000 |
This is a well-equipped health and fitness club with a real family atmosphere. Children are as welcome here as their parents and special aerobic and hand weight classes are scheduled for younger users. The fitness gym is very large and contains enough equipment to avoid queues building up even in the busiest periods. Another attractive aspect of this club is the large swimming pool, use of which is exclusive to Esporta members. Swimming lessons are offered during the day and at weekends. There are also more than ninety aerobic classes a week for members to attend, ranging from the basics to kick-boxing classes. Visitors can negotiate temporary membership. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Working urban farm |
Richards Road Sheffield, South Yorkshire S2 3DT United Kingdom +44 114 258 0482 |
Bring the family to look at the goats, pigs, sheep, ducks and hens on this working farm, which is situated among the terraced houses of Heeley. A play area and simple cafe are also provided: the cafe serves drinks, ice-cream and home-cooked vegetarian food. Look out for a special events programme, which includes themed weekends of children's activities about recycling and alternative sources of energy. You may also want to buy some of the herbs and plants grown on site. Staff are very helpful and will ensure that children have good but safe access to the animals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Gigglejuice |
 Photo: Gigglejuice |
 Photo: Alice Hardman |
 Photo: Alice Hardman |
 Photo: Meghann Mears |
 Photo: john_donkersley |
 Photo: Qi-Guang Chew |
 Linear park with playgrounds, tennis courts, cafe |
Abbeydale Road South Sheffield, South Yorkshire S7 2QQ United Kingdom +44 114 262 0147 |
This lovely linear park is bounded on one side by the Sheaf River and by Abbeydale Road on the other. It is a pleasant place for a gentle walk and along its length also provides various sporting and entertainment facilities. During the summer there is a small resident funfair next to the car park at the city end of the park. Continuing through the park there are children's play areas, including the usual swings, slides and climbing frames, but also a challenging assault course. Just beyond a popular cafe overlooking a small boating lake are the tennis courts (including two with child sized nets), a bowling green and a basketball court. The grass area at the end of the park has two practice football goals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: roobarbs |
 Photo: roobarbs |
 Photo: Ian Applegate |
 Photo: Joey Ramone |
 Photo: Martin Liddament |
 Photo: loulrc |
 Photo: rhysturner |
 Photo: Joe Gordon |
 Photo: Jon Howson |
 Photo: Jon Howson |