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A gallery dedicated to arts and craft and design. There are three permanent galleries, and one temporary exhibition space. The Craft and Design Gallery always shows the work of local craftsmen and artists, past and present, though the exact subject matter and content changes regularly.…

Unofficially - and inaccurately - known as "Sheffield's Chinatown", this buzzing inner city road is in fact one of the most ethnically diverse areas of Sheffield. There are indeed many Chinese restaurants and stores as well as the Sheffield Chinese Community Centre, but there are also large Arabic, Japanese, Polish, Thai and Turkish populations.…

A glass and timber temperate glasshouse in the heart of the city centre, home to exotic ferns, trees, cacti and other plants from around the world. Temperatures are kept relatively cool in summer and warm in winter. A coffee bar inside makes it a pleasant place to sit, particularly if the weather outside is not so nice.…

The restored Victorian gardens are a tranquil green oasis to which to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Highlights include the formal borders, the rose garden and the Mediterranean zone, as well as some rather grand glass houses designed by Joseph Paxton.…

Historically important Victorian cemetery, which is the final "home" for 87,000 people, including influential Sheffielders such as steel manufacturer Mark Firth and Chartist Samuel Holberry. Many of the graves are unmarked pauper graves, some with 40 or more burials in one grave.…

A pleasant and modern museum, particularly suitable for children, situated in a fittingly grand old building. Galleries on Sheffield's natural and social history as well as the Arctic, art and treasures. The temporary gallery often hosts touring exhibitions from the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Sheffield's newly-renovated 13th Century cathedral. Not to be missed are the crypt - dedicated to the York and Lancaster Regiment of the British Army, the 1960s nave and the gargoyles on the intricate gatepost. Free guided tours are available on request and last around 45 minutes.

This grand 5 hectare park, a mixture of mature landscaped trees and flower beds, includes a working bandstand, war memorial to the York and Lancaster Regiment's dead, tennis courts and water features. The park plays host to many events during summer.

The rising and falling fountains and grassed areas make this small piece of open space popular in summer, with many people choosing to eat picnics here. The gardens are also often used for festivals and entertainment.

A monument to and burial ground for 402 victims of the 1832 cholera outbreak, located in a lovely park and woodland setting and with commanding views over the city centre. Worth slogging up the hill for.

Sheffield's municipal art collection. Home to British, European, Islamic and Chinese art. Includes works by Picasso, Stanley Spencer and Bridget Riley. Often has notable travelling exhibitions.

The industrial and social history of Sheffield. Main attraction is the massive 3-cylinder rolling mill engine (in steam every hour) from the River Don Steelworks.

The early industrial history of Sheffield, including water-powered grinding wheels and trip hammers, set among a collection of Grade I- and II-listed buildings.

The world's largest collection of vehicles, uniforms and memorabilia from the police force, fire brigade and ambulance service.

An attractive canal basin, with colourful narrowboats and old warehouses. The starting point for boat trips in summer.

Arts centre which houses some of the best new art, writing and culture from across the region and throughout the UK.

A grand 1930s library in Art Deco style with an impressive volume of books.