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Sheffield Winter Garden "Sheffield's Iconic Greenhouse"

Officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on May 22, 2013, the Sheffield Winter Garden is one of the largest temperate glasshouses in the country and the largest urban glasshouse in Europe. Designed by Pringle Richards Sharratt Architects and Burro Happold, it is 70 meters (229 feet) long and 21 meters (68 feet) high and houses more than 2000 plants from around by Benedict Hunjan the world. The Winter Garden is a part of the GBP12,000,000 Heart of the City regeneration project and has been funded by the Millennium Commission, Sheffield City Council and English Partnerships.

+44 114 273 4567 (City Park Council) www.prsarchitects.com/projects/art 90 Surrey Street, Sheffield s-civic/sheffield-winter-garden

Millennium Gallery "The Best in Photography & Sculpture"

The impressive Millennium Gallery building is a light, bright, modern space, a showcase for the best in modern and traditional art, photography and sculpture. Main exhibitions change approximately every three months, thanks to a partnership with London's Tate Gallery. Long term exhibitions include an excellent Metalwork display, which illustrates the by yellow book city's rich industrial history, and the city's comprehensive Ruskin Collection of Art, which has now been moved to the Galleries. Admission is free to most exhibitions; and the space can be booked for private events and parties.

+44 114 278 2600 www.museums-sheffield.o [email protected]. Surrey Street, Arundel Gate, rg.uk/museums/millennium- uk Sheffield gallery/home

Sheffield Manor Lodge "Where Mary Queen of Scots Was Held"

Mary, Queen of Scots was held a prisoner in and around Sheffield for several years, but this manor is thought to be where she spent the majority of her time here. The lodge was built in 1516 by the Earl of Shrewsbury. At that time, the surrounding land was an extensive park which contained over a thousand deer. The Turret House, which Mary was by Brian Ward housed in, was added in 1574. Over a period of many years the lodge fell into disrepair, but today visitors can explore ruins, check out the Discovery Centre, take a guided tour, or explore the nearby farm, artist studios, and walking trails.

+44 114 276 2828 www.manorlodge.org.uk/ [email protected] 115 Manor Lane, Sheffield Sheffield Botanical Gardens "Green Oasis"

Sheffield's Botanical Gardens are a popular green oasis lying just off a frenzied shopping area. Replete with winding paths, extensive plant collections, droves of mature trees, and charming edifices, the gardens are home to some extremely well-designed Glass Pavilions which harbor temperate vegetation. The plants residing at the gardens boast a long- by nauval atmaja standing heritage, hence not just displaying unabashed beauty, but also a treasured legacy. There are also excellent views of the gardens from the Curator's House Tea Rooms and Restaurant at the Clarkehouse Road entrance. The rolling lawns that carpet it, carry the gardens' secrets, such as the Pan statue in the rose garden and the Bear Pit. Home to a scenic boardwalk, a Victorian rose garden and a rare fossil, these beautifully landscaped gardens, designated by English Heritage as being of major architectural and historical interest, are a secluded sanctum of heavenly flora combined with moments of peace.

+44 114 268 6001 www.sbg.org.uk/ Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield

Graves Park "Park with Farm Animals"

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 Animal Farm is a popular place to visit, especially for families with young children. Many of the farm breeds housed here are rare today, so conservation is a distinct theme. Information boards are very useful, by Paul Walker especially those which focus on the many chickens, rabbits, horses and sheep (among others) actually born on site.

+44 114 250 0500 www.gravesparksheffield.i parksandcountryside@shef Graves Park, Hemsworth nfo/ field.gov.uk Road, Sheffield

Beauchief Abbey "Ruins Of 12th Century Abbey"

Built in honor of Saint Thomas Becket in the year 1183, this revered abbey finds itself in the midst of the spotless lawns and glossy pathways of the Beauchief Golf Course. Standing at a height of 60 meters (196 feet), the abbey dominates Sheffield's countryside with exceptional grace. The monastery remained functional until its dissolution in 1537 and since then by clive wren it changed ownership quite a few times until the early 20th Century when it came under the supervision pf the Sheffield Corporation. The tower is all that remains of the original abbey along with two arched doorways, and a single Norman entrance that can be spotted on either side of the tower. The chapel that adjoins the tower was built in 1662 and is still used for weekly services.

+44 114 221 1900 beauchiefabbey.org.uk/ Beauchief Abbey Lane, Sheffield

Wentworth Castle "Fun-filled Country Estate"

An erstwhile seat of the Earls of Strafford, Wentworth Castle is designated as a Grade I listed structure. This historical country house in Stainborough was originally known as Cutler house. It was built in the year 1670 for Sir Gervase Cutler. The Pleasure Ground at Wenworth Castle exhibits various garden design layers remnant of different eras and fashions. It includes an by Martin Speck ancient Union Jack garden from 18th Century, rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias collection from 20th Century and a Victorian era flower garden. +44 1226 77 6040 www.wentworthcastle.org heritagetrust@wentworthc Lowe Lane, Stainborough, / astle.org Barnsley

Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre "Wild Entry"

Children will love this center, 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Sheffield city center, which hosts a "tropical jungle" packed with a vast range of unusual butterflies, birds, animals (from snakes to crocodiles) and plants. The falconry display and bird of prey center, which allow visitors close contact by adam with birds, are very popular, as are the nature trail and the farm area, where small animals can be fed by bottle. One-day courses provide tuition in falconry and guided tours (which can be personally designed according to interest) are available if requested in advance. An on-site day nursery is also available.

+44 1909 56 9416 www.butterflyhouse.co.uk [email protected] Woodsetts Road, North Anston

Eyam Hall "17th Century Manor House"

Twenty minutes from Sheffield by taxi, this well-preserved 17th Century manor has offered access to its impressive gardens and buildings since 1992. Guided tours take in a tapestry room as well as displays of original costumes and furniture. The estate has also been re-developed: farm buildings now host a craft center, with seven workshops, including stencil by Dave Pape and stained glass-makers and a gift shop. Small concerts and plays take place throughout the year. The hall and gardens can be hired for weddings, marquees and functions, with catering available from the Eyam Hall Buttery, which also offers excellent home-cooked meals and snacks to visitors. The area is a popular destination for light hiking and cycling.

+44 1433 63 1976 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ [email protected]. Church Street, Hope Valley, eyam-hall-and-craft-centre uk Eyam

Chatsworth House "The Palace Of The Peak"

The house itself, set in a picturesque park, was originally built in the 16th Century and was extensively remodeled in the 17th and 18th Centuries. Visitors can tour 26 of the most grand rooms and see a magnificent art collection and, for an extra charge, the rooms Mary Queen of Scots stayed in between 1570 and 1581. Don't miss the beautifully landscaped gardens, by jo-h which feature a maze and cascading waterfalls. For visiting hours, check the website or call ahead.

+44 1246 56 5300 www.chatsworth.org/ Chatsworth, Bakewell

Peak District National Park "National Park In Britain"

The Peak District National Park is located in the Peak District, which is not really a city but an area which covers the counties of Cheshire, South & West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Staffordshire. The park was designated in 1951, and is divided into the White Peak and Dark Peak area. Known to be one of the most visited parks in the world, tourists by Olga Pavlovsky come here for hiking, swimming, fishing, hill walking, horse riding, biking, and more.

+44 1335 34 3666 www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/ customer.service@peakdist Peak District, Peak District rict.gov.uk

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