Surprising Sheffield City-break
Sheffield is a creative, diverse and original city - 61% is green space and one-third of it lies in the Peak District National Park - a place where wonderful and surpising things occur.
Sheffield is a creative, diverse and original city - 61% is green space and one-third of it lies in the Peak District National Park - a place where wonderful and surpising things occur.
Like the eternal city of Rome, Sheffield is surrounded by seven hills which produces a compact space of human proportions. Unlike Rome, Sheffield’s entire area is 61% green space and one-third of the city lies within the scenic Peak District National Park. Despite being the UK’s fifth largest city it is estimated to contain over 250 parks, woodlands and gardens with over 4.5 million trees. Strong architectural themes from two centuries of manufacturing history make for a diverse city-scape where wonderful and surprising things occur. A creative, diverse and original city – Sheffield soul is in it’s sense of understated pride.
ITINERARY
Sunday - Morning departure from Dorset with stops for comfort as appropriate. Arrive Sheffield that afternoon with porterage of bags. Settle in to your room then enjoy dinner in the restaurant.
Monday - We are joined by a local guide who will escort a tour of the city (part coach and part walking) - an interesting, fun and informative journey through 900 years of Sheffield's history. You will see many key attractions including twin cathedrals and the town and city halls. There will be time to make your own discoveries in the regenerated city centre which offers much culture and heritage as well as greenspace. This afternoon we shall visit the Sheffield Botanical Gardens - opened in 1836 covering 19 acres with 5000 species of plants. Notable for their restored glass pavilions, water features, sculpture and over 16 distinct gardens.
Tuesday - Visit Kelham Island Museum and explore the story of making in Sheffield from master craftsmen to mass production. Experience life and work during the industrial revolution and see how industry forged the modern city. From transport to tools and handicrafts to homemakers - it's the story of the people of Sheffield. This afternoon we join a barge cruise on the Sheffield & Tinsley canal for a 2 hour heritage cruise back into yesteryear enjoying the waterside sights and hearing about the canal's rich history.
Wednesday - We drive into The Peak District and first stop is the plague village of Eyam where, during the Black Death of 1665 villagers selflessly isolated themselves. Their story is told in the fascinating museum and a guided tour of the small village reveals a fascinating history. This afternoon we drive over narrow dales roads through Sparrowpit and on the Rushup Edge to Buxton - source of the famous mineral water. Return through Bakewell.
Thursday - homewards bound to return to Dorset by late afternoon.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
The Quays Hotel, Sheffield
A member of the Best Western Plus collection of hotels ensuring a comfortable and well serviced stay. Situated right on the scenic waterfront overlooking the cobbled quayside in the now rejuvenated city centre. Bedrooms are spacious and light with private bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer, digital television, phone, iron, desk/seating, tea tray and free wifi. The Quays restaurant serves an international menu in contemporary surroundings and the bar area also offers an outside terrace from which to enjoy river and city views. There is a Health Club equipped with an indoor heated pool, gym and sauna. Lifts serve all floors.
Tour Price: £499.00 Per Person
Single Room Supplement: £120.00
Includes: All coach travel, 4 nights hotel accommodation, Half board meals, Sheffield local guide, Entry to Botanical Gardens, Entry to Kelham Island Museum, Canal cruise boat fare, Entry to Eyam Museum, Guided walk of Eyam.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beaminster Area | Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised |
| Blandford Area | Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised |
| Bournemouth Area | Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised |
| Branksome Area | Convenient point in Branksome to be advised |
| Bridport Area | Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
| Corfe Castle | Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised |
| Courtlands | Portland, Courtlands bus stop |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
| Ferndown Area | Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
| Lyme Regis | Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
| Other Points in Dorset | Phone us to discuss a convenient pick up. |
| Poole Area | Convenient local point in Poole to be advised |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Ringwood Area | Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised |
| Rodwell | Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| Sherborne Area | Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised |
| Southwell | Portland, Southwell, Opposite Eight Kings Inn |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
| St Nicholas Church | St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth |
| Sturminster Newton Area | Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised |
| Swanage Area | Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised |
| To be advised | To be advised - Approx. 2 weeks before travel |
| Upton Area | Convenient local point in Upton to be advised |
| Value House | Value House Car Park |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
| Wareham Area | Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
| Wimborne Area | Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised |
| Wool Area | Convenient local point in Wool to be advised |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
| Yeovil Area | Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised |
