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The city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire is a thriving modern city whose name has been associated with steel. It is in this city where the making of stainless and crucible steel first took place and there are lots of places where you explore it’s history. But Sheffield and South Yorkshire have many other things to offer that one can enjoy when visiting Sheffield. 

1.    Beauchief Abbey – This is one of Sheffield’s most beautiful attractions. Although the tower of the abbey only remains which was built in 1175 the stone from it was then used to build the Church of St Thomas in the 17th Century. When originally built this was the only Premonstratensian Abbey to be found in the West Ridings of Yorkshire. Today you can quietly wander around this medieval site whilst relaxing away from modern stresses and strains.

2.    Beauchief Golf Course – This is one of three golf courses in the area and it stands in the grounds of the abbey. Like it’s two neighbors, this course is one where you can just turn up and play and is easily accessed from the centre of the city and a round of golf here will keep you occupied for hours. Certainly those who do play golf will find these courses not only a challenge but will have spectacular scenery to boot.

3.    Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet – As we know Sheffield is famous for its steel and this is an authentic 18th Century scythe works. You’re able to visit the house, the scythe workshops, a crucible steel furnace, the dam {and|&} water wheels which were all important for steel production a couple hundred years ago. When you take the time to explore, you’ll start to feel how life was for those who lived in those times.

4.    Sheffield Botanical Gardens – For those who are wanting to find some peace and tranquility when visiting this city then is a place worth visiting. The site is important and is Grade II listed and with several listed buildings including the glass pavilions. As you wander through these gardens you will see that much restoration work is being undertaken. This work is helping to show off the original Victorian design of the garden and restore some of the original varieties of plants that would have been found here when it was first created. But also they are working on ways to make it more accessible for all visitors to it.

5.     Cobweb Bridge – This is on the Five Weirs walk, a recent addition to Sheffield’s tourist attractions.  The walk follows the banks of the River Don which stretch for 8 kilometers (5 miles) and takes you to the riverside path which leads to Rotherham and the Trans Pennine Trail. As you walk along this stretch of the river keep your eyes out for some the unusual wildlife that live along the banks. Engineering fans will be fascinated by the design of the bridge itself.

6. Peak District National Park – Just 5 miles (8 kilometers) from the centre of Sheffield is this National Park which lies at the southern end of the Pennine Hills. Take time to spend it exploring the varied landscape and try and spot some of the areas wonderful wildlife. Not only is this a favorite place for walkers to visit but also climbers and cyclists as well.  

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