Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 3.9 km
Ascend 44 m
Descend 123 m

Experience Sheffield in United Kingdom in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Sheffield

Sight 1: York and Lancaster Regiment War Memorial

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The York and Lancaster Regiment War Memorial is a war memorial to members of the York and Lancaster Regiment, in Weston Park, Sheffield, England. It was erected in the park in 1923 to commemorate the 8,814 members of the regiment who died in the First World War. The original inscription reads:

Wikipedia: York and Lancaster Memorial, Sheffield (EN)

1426 meters / 17 minutes

Sight 2: Cementation Furnace

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The Cementation furnace in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England is a Grade II Listed Building and is the only example of this type of steel making furnace to survive intact in Great Britain. It is situated on Doncaster Street in the St Vincent's Quarter just 0.6 miles (1 km) north west of the city centre.

Wikipedia: Cementation furnace, Sheffield (EN)

735 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 3: National Emergency Services Museum

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The National Emergency Services Museum is a museum in Sheffield, England. Opened on 8 May 1984 as the Sheffield Fire and Police Museum, it was given its present name on 1 January 2014.

Wikipedia: National Emergency Services Museum (EN), Website

829 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 4: Kelham Island Museum

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The Kelham Island Museum is an industrial museum on Alma Street, alongside the River Don, in the centre of Sheffield, England. It was opened in 1982.

Wikipedia: Kelham Island Museum (EN), Website

942 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 5: Lady's Bridge

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Lady's Bridge is the oldest bridge across the River Don in the City of Sheffield, England. It is located in the central section of the city, linking the Wicker to the north with Waingate to the south.

Wikipedia: Lady's Bridge (EN)

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