13 things to do in Sheffield that you can't do anywhere else, including Megatron, terror bird and POW camp
By Robert Cumber
Published 31st Mar 2024, 05:00 BST
There’s so much to do in Sheffield, including some things you can’t experience anywhere else in the UK or even worldwide.
The city’s rich history, astonishing engineering achievements and sporting prowess mean there are plenty of unique things to see and do in the city that can only be experienced here.
There’s even a special treat for fans of Doctor Who on our list, plus something for all the Monty Python lovers out there.
How many of these places have you visited and what unique experiences in Sheffield have we missed off our list that you think should be added?
There’s even a special treat for fans of Doctor Who on our list, plus something for all the Monty Python lovers out there.
13. Visit Europe's largest urban glasshouse
Stepping from the streets of Sheffield inside the magnificent Winter Gardens is like being transported into a different world. This tropical oasis in the heart of the city will be familiar to snooker fans across the globe as it is where a table is set up during the world championships each year and members of the public can watch trick shots being performed. Photo: Steve Ellis
Woolly mammoths are one of the best known prehistoric creatures but it's not often you get to see a woolly mammoth. Spike, pictured here wearing a giant face mask during Covid restrictions, is one of the most popular attractions at Weston Park Museum in Sheffield, welcoming visitors there some 10,000 years after his species was consigned to history. One of Weston Park Museum's other unique exhibits is a pair of pants worn by Sheffield's own Michael Palin on his Pole to Pole trip. Photo: Museums Sheffield / SWNS.com