But sadly, these 15 once successful attractions have now closed, or changed, for many different reasons. Ranging from great swimming pools to fantastic wildlife parks and theme parks, we have put together a gallery of pictures of some of the best known places where residents used to go back in the 80s and 90s, either within Sheffield, or outside the city in areas which were considered close.
How many of them did you visit, and which ones would you like to see return? You can look at more nostalgic pictures here.
1. Riber Castle
Riber Castle. Riber Castle, near Matlock, pictured in 1984 was the site of a zoo, which operated within the grounds until it closed in 2000. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
2. Silver Blades ice rink, Sheffield.21st February 1984
Silver Blades Ice rink, Sheffield. February 1984 attracted crowds to try ice skating Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
3. Glossop Road Baths
Glossop Road Baths was one of Sheffield's main swimming pools well into the 1980, boasting both the Cavendish pool and the Victoria Pool, joined by a corridor. It was closed in 1990, after 127 years of use, and was turned into a pub Photo: Colin Drury
4. Superbowl, Halifax Road
Superbowl, on Halifax Road, was a popular leisure venue, with bowling with Quasar light gun games also at the site. It closed to make way for the Kilner Way retail park Photo: Stuart Hastings