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.
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13. Sheffield Ski Village
Sheffield Ski Village was an artificial ski slope complex in the Parkwood Springs area of Sheffield, England which operated from 1988 until it was destroyed by fire in 2012, and was a popular attraction in the site. The British Nordic Junior Squad is pictured enjoying the slopes at Sheffield Ski Village in 1989 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
14. Traditional heritage museum,Ecclesall road,pictured is Janet Alton Museum Secretary in a old fashioned office from a city Cutley firm.
Sheffield Traditional Heritage Museum opened in 1985, at 605 Ecclesall Road, was staffed entirely by volunteers and contained a variety of walk-through displays, including a replica kitchen from the 1920s and a variety of shops from Sheffield's past. But it closed in 2011, when the University of Sheffield, which owned the building housing the museum, said it could not afford the "very significant capital investment" needed to maintain it. Photo: Paul Chappells
15. Sheaf Valley Baths
Opened in 1972 by the now disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris, Sheaf Valley baths was a popular modern attraction in the 80s. But it was closed less than 20 years after it opened, in 1991, to be replaced by Ponds Forge, built for the World student games. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers