Barlborough Things to Do

Though the Bishop's House has been one of Sheffield's finest preserved jewels since 1500, its timber frame and many of its original features still survive. Inside, the house has been expertly reconstructed to look much as it wo... more

Graves is a wide expanse of city park, stretching from the Woodseats area of Sheffield in the west to Norton in the east. The popular Rare Breeds Center is a farm on the Norton side and is a popular place to visit, especially f... more

The home of the Sitwell family for generations, Renishaw Hall can be reached from Sheffield city centre within a 20 minute taxi ride. There are huge grounds and beautiful gardens to explore, but the main attraction is the intri... more

Visit the very spot where the first "unification" of England was confirmed. The event took place in AD 829 on what is now the village green at Dore, one of Sheffield's southern suburbs. The Saxon shield which commemorates the... more

The Five Weirs Walk, which starts on The Wicker, follows the River Don north from the city centre to Meadowhall. The footpaths are surfaced and well-maintained and the route is clearly signed. At one time, this part of Sheffiel... more

In the warmer months these gardens, which are conveniently located between the Moor and Fargate shopping areas, are a popular place for tourists, shoppers and office workers to relax. They are shaped like an amphitheater, with... more

This statue of Ebenezer Elliott used to stand in Sheffield market place but it can now be found in Weston Park, near the south gate at Western Bank. Nothing about the statue reveals anything about the man - it is inscribed with... more

Bizarrely placed on the wall of the Mecca Bingo Club, this oval plaque celebrates the achievements of Joseph Rodgers and Sons, one of Sheffield's most famous cutlery dynasties. The company had a factory on this site from 1780 a... more

Love it or loathe it, Sheffield University's Arts Tower is indisputably one of Sheffield's most significant landmarks. Although it has been accused of being an eyesore, it is actually a listed building, apparently deriving its... more

This substantial monument to Thomas Boulsover, situated beside Wiremill Dam, was erected by Sheffield's Master Cutler in 1926 and is a must for anyone interested in the industrial history of the area. Thomas Boulsover was the i... more