For visits between 12 Sep and 20 Nov 2022 all visitors, including members, should book a time slot for their visit to Sheffield Park and Garden. As well as providing a 'green lung' in this built up area and catering for general amenity, the gardens have outstanding plant collections, making them a centre for horticultural excellence and providing educational opportunities. The project was a partnership between us and Sheffield Botanical Gardens Trust, Friends of the Botanical Gardens, Sheffield Town Trust and The University of Sheffield. Park playgrounds

The star of the show is an interactive model of a locomotive. Based on our very own Terrier Class locomotive ‘Stepney’ (as featured in the Thomas the Tank Engine book series), this special ‘engine’ features a display showing how the engine’s boiler works, and, as an added bonus, a special driving experience simulator in the cab enables you to experience what it’s like to drive Stepney on the Bluebell Railway! CARY, BILL (22 April 2019). "Penthouse Apartment in a Gothic-Style House Rich With English History". www.mansionglobal.com . Retrieved 13 July 2022. The impact of the presence of the military on the estate was significant, and although Soames attempted restoration work in the post-war period, he ultimately sold the estate to a property company in 1953. [1] Often regarded as Brown's successor, there is a surviving sketch by Humphry Repton of the park, however Repton's letters record that he did not formally deliver suggestions in one his 'Red Books. [1] Nevertheless, according to Edward Hyams, Repton undertook work in the park in 1789. [4]Used to throttle request rate. If Google Analytics is deployed via Google Tag Manager, this cookie will be named _dc_gtm_. This cookie is used to a profile based on user's interest and display personalized ads to the users. We like to pair a trip to Sheffield Park with a trip to Latchett’s Farm which is a short 5-minute drive down the road, for an ice cream from their ice cream parlour.

The restoration programme in 2005 was in keeping with the spirit of the original Victorian design, whilst rejuvenating the plant collections and adapting the Gardens for modern-day needs. The “Bluebell Guest” free internet access covers most of Sheffield Park including the platforms, shop, The Bessemer Arms, SteamWorks!, Bulleid shop and museum. Users have to agree to a set of terms of conditions and follow safety advice when connected.Valigorsky, Jon (1990). "Rhododendrons For The 90s: The Northeast Perspective". Journal American Rhododendron Society. 44 (1). ISSN 0745-7839. Probably the most impressive time to visit is the displays of Autumn colours through the park. This really is a sight not to be missed – walking along the pathways admiring the seasonal colours of the trees and plants.

The gardens originally formed part of the estate of the adjacent Sheffield Park House, a gothic country house, which has remained in private ownership since the 1953 sale of the estate. [9] Marked parking bays near the coach parking area, close to the main station entrance are reserved for wheelchair passengers. Suitable toilet facilities are available on the ground floor in the Bessemer Arms restaurant building. Ramped access and paved gangways can be found within the SteamWorks! for viewing the locomotives. The shop on platform 1 and the museum on platform 2 are both accessible, as is the bar on the ground floor of the Bessemer Arms, where a full meal service is normally available. A stair lift is available to use for access to the Birch Grove Suite above the Bessemer Arms, unfortunately, there is no lift.

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The estate was used for exterior shooting in the 1961 film, The Innocents, where it served as the Gothic Bly Manor, the setting of the Henry James novella, The Turn of the Screw. [13] See also [ edit ] All the playgrounds in Sheffield's parks and open spaces are inspected on a daily, quarterly and annual basis: Committee, Great Britain Parliament House of Commons Education and Skills (2005). Education Outside the Classroom. The Stationery Office. p.171. ISBN 978-0-215-02190-8. Home> Things to Do in Sussex> Heritage & Gardens> National Trust Locations> Sheffield Park and Garden Sheffield Park and Garden

Situated in the locomotive shed on platform 1 , SteamWorks! uses touchscreen displays, information boards, and interactive elements to bring the science and mechanics of steam to life. According to the Sussex Express, by 1885 the area to the north of the lower lake was being remodelled with the inclusion of exotic and native trees. [7] When no timetabled trains are running – sorry, both Steamworks! and the locomotive shed will be closed.Disabled toilet and baby changing facilities are available on platform 1, in the Bessemer Arms or on platform 2 next to the museum. Hyams, Edward (1971). Capability Brown and Humphry Repton. Scribner. p.140. ISBN 978-0-684-10273-3. Sheffield Park is a really spectacular place to visit and there are many footpaths in the acres of landscaped gardens and picturesque lakes and bridges to cross. There are many winding paths to take and is perfect on a sunny day to enjoy the abundance of flowers and quiet spaces to enjoy a picnic. You can also visit the parkland for a natural play trail to keep the kids entertained and the paths are also buggy and wheelchair friendly.