The Botanical Gardens itself is not particularly a 'hidden gem' - though it is a beautiful spot to visit - but one lesser-known part of it is this bear pit that dates way back to 1836. The Grade II Listed structure was once home to two brown bears. Head out to find it at Clarkehouse Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2LN.placeholder image
The Botanical Gardens itself is not particularly a 'hidden gem' - though it is a beautiful spot to visit - but one lesser-known part of it is this bear pit that dates way back to 1836. The Grade II Listed structure was once home to two brown bears. Head out to find it at Clarkehouse Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2LN.

9 unusual visitor attractions and hidden gems you should see in Sheffield

Lee Peace
By Lee Peace

Deputy Editor

Published 26th Mar 2023, 04:45 GMT

From a Victorian-era bear pit to a former wartime POW camp – Sheffield has many unusual attractions and hidden gems that you can visit.

The Steel City has twice been named as one of the best places to go for a city break in Europe by Time Out over the last couple of years and is a brilliant place to visit if you are from out of town.

Likewise, if you’re a Sheffielder living in the city, there’s an abundance of things to do right on our doorstep.

A museum celebrating Sheffield's steel heritage. One review on Tripadvisor said: "There is plenty to see, and you do get to see some moving machines."

9. Kelham Island Museum

A museum celebrating Sheffield's steel heritage. One review on Tripadvisor said: "There is plenty to see, and you do get to see some moving machines." Photo: submit

Photo Sales
You can go see this working farm for free. One review on Tripadvisor said: "Lovely dairy farm that makes and sells the best ice-cream they have calves and bunny's you can pet and a play garden."

10. Dairy Farm & Ice Cream Shop, Dungworth

You can go see this working farm for free. One review on Tripadvisor said: "Lovely dairy farm that makes and sells the best ice-cream they have calves and bunny's you can pet and a play garden." Photo: submit

Photo Sales
Previous
3 / 3
Next Page
Related topics:SheffieldEurope
News you can trust since 1887
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice