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About Sheffield- The city nestles in a natural amphitheatre created by several hills and the confluence of five rivers. As such, much of the city is built on hillsides with views into the city centre or out to the countryside. With an estimated total of over two million trees Sheffield has more trees per person than any other city in Europe.
Shopping - You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping in Sheffield. A short Supertram ride from the centre is Meadowhall, one of Europe's biggest shopping malls with more than 270 stores. The City Centre complements Meadowhall perfectly, with its broad pedestrianised streets, high-street stores and independent designer shops. You'll also find shops which specialise in things made in Sheffield - great places to find that special souvenir of your visit.
Things to do - Whether you are in Sheffield for a few hours or a few days, you'll find more than enough to fill your time. Explore every part of the city and you'll find industrial heritage or great cultural attractions, exhibitions, live entertainment, sport and lots of shops. You will also find out why Sheffield prides itself on the wide open spaces and beautiful countryside that you'll find just a few minutes away from the city centre. The Peak District is on the doorstop.
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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as activities and attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

Place

Doing What

Wheelchair friendly

Aerial Extreme, iceSheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA
Tel 0845 652 1736
www.aerialextreme.co.uk

A fun packed family adventure: up to 2hrs of fun and excitement on this awesome High Ropes Adventure Course. No experience or skill required; just be ready to have serious fun! Pre - booking advised. (Min. height 1.1m) Cafe & picnic areas nearby

Magna Science Adventure Centre, Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham, S60 1DX
Tel 01709 720002
www.visitmagna.co.uk

Four gadget-packed pavilions themed around the elements of earth, air, fire and water. Outside: state-of-the-art outdoor adventure playground, Sci-Tek & Aqua-Tek, one of the UK’s largest outdoor water play areas.

Yes

Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre, Woodsetts Road, North Aston, nr. Sheffield S25 4EQ
Tel 01909 569416
www.butterflyhouse.co.uk

Discover a wild family day out and make friends with creatures great and small. Meet the residents of Meerkat Mansion, feed marmoset monkeys and get close to free-flying butterflies, bats and birds. Play Park, cafe and shop.

Yes

Kids in Harmony, Hillsborough Park Pavilion, Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 4HA
Tel 0114 257 67 80
www.harmonymusicschool.co.uk

Musical activity classes for kids aged 3 - 6. We develop their musical skills through games and fun with time to play with numerous instruments. 10.00am to 12.00 noon every Saturday at Hillsborough Park Pavilion

Yes

Fired Arts, 957 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TN,
Tel 01142 670797
www.firedarts.co.uk

Paint a pot, make a mosaic, decorate
a 't shirt' & much more. Super childrens parties. We can visit schools or groups can visit us.

No. But we can come to you

The Big Tops, Bookers Way, Todwick Road, Dinnington, Sheffield,
S25 3SH
Tel: 01909 560 110
www.thebigtops.co.uk

The Big Tops is an exciting and adventurous activity centre for the under 11am (height limit 1.45m/4ft 9), combining fantastic imaginative children's play facilities with an excellent, healthy eating cafe.

Yes

Sunshine Ceramics, Woodseats, Sheffield S8 8SW
Tel 07809447483
www.sunshineceramics.net

Mobile clay workshops and pottery painting for all the family! You could make your own pot on a potter's wheel! We also do handprints and impressions.

Yes

Cannon Hall Farm, Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT
tel 01226 79042
www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk

One of the best Farm attractions in the country and winner of many awards. Animals in abundance and always something new and exciting around the next corner! Adventure playground, tea-room, shop, birthday parties.

Yes

Young Driver, Meadowhall, Alsing Road, Sheffield
Tel 0844 371 9010
www.youngdriver.eu

Notch up years of potentially life-saving driving expertise and have the time of your life at our driver centres for 11- 17 year-olds. 1 in 5 new drivers crashes within 6 months of passing their test. To reduce this, we started Young Driver!

Graves Park - Main entrances are at Charles Ashmore Road, and Hemsworth Road, where car parks are located Tel: 0114 258 2452	Graves Park's Animal Farm provides a popular home to some of the rarest breeds of farm animals. You can get up close with Tamworth pigs; Highland cattle and Jacob's sheep, plus goats, donkeys, and more. Cafe.	Yes
The House Skatepark, Unit D Bardwell Road, Neepsend, Sheffield, S3 8AS, Tel: 0114 2490055	Indoor Skate Park contained in a 10,500 sq ft warehouse this great skate park has all the ramps, hips and more for thrills and spills. Great shop.	No
Weston Park Museum, The museum is located in Weston Park, close to university and opposite Children's Hospital Tel: 0114 278 2600	Great family museum - You will love the animated displays, designed to delight even our littlest explorers. From Egyptian Mummies, to traditional butchers shop. From Snowy the polar bear, to ants and bees. Large cafe.	Yes
The Fire & Police Museum, Old Fire Station, West Bar, Sheffield,South Yorkshire,S3 8PT Tel:0114 2491 999	Fire and Police museum - Come face to face with some of the most amazing vehicles and exhibits around! The museum has about 25 Galleries and Exhibitions.	To be advised
The Pirate Ship, Unit 4, Baxter Road, Sheffield, S6 1JF, Tel: 0114 2348844	Large children's indoor play centre is located in the north of Sheffield and provides play facilities for children up to l0yrs old.	Please telephone
Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Beulah Road, Penistone Road, Hillsborough, S6 2AN Tel: 0114 231 2233	Visit the beach - Tackle the furious waves, water slide and flume as they alternate during your visit, fire water cannons and enjoy the bubbles features, rain tree and tipping buckets	Yes
Rother Valley Country Park, Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ, Tel: 0114 2471452	Great park with watersports and more Watersports equipment including sailing dinghies, windsurfs, rowing boats, pedal boats, rafting sets, cycles and a variety of different canoes are available. Play area.	Yes - restricted activities - watersports please book.