Hillsborough Travel Guide
Sheffield
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Popular places to visit
Sheffield City Hall
Attend a concert at one of three halls in this impressive music venue, which has hosted some of the biggest names to come to Sheffield.
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
Catch an event at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre during your trip to Sheffield. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Crucible Theatre
Choose from an exciting program of theater productions and sporting events at the home of Sheffield’s World Snooker Championship.
Sheffield Hallam University
Explore the campus of Sheffield Hallam University as part of your travels around Sheffield. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its entertainment choices.
Lyceum
Enjoy family-friendly pantomimes, adaptations of Shakespearean plays, live music performances and stand-up comedy shows at this Edwardian-style auditorium.
Kelham Island Museum
Peruse the array of quirky contraptions and science displays that illustrate Sheffield’s industrial revolution at this intriguing island museum.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Sheffield with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
Bar and Club entry Night Pass to multiple venues in Sheffield
Top hotels in Hillsborough
The Garrison Hotel
Didn’t have breakfast. The staff are a brilliant asset for the hotel, nothing was too much for them and they did it with a smile, sometimes in the face of adversity, I can’t praise them highly enough, my only concern is that the hotel is really in need of an upgrade, in particular the door/key system ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel
Friendly staff. Lovely accommodation Very dog friendly
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
Great hotel, centrally located, very clean and well decorated.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa
We only stayed one night as we were up to visit our pup for the first time. We had no serious negatives about the hotel with the only exception to a bit more character in the room. Our room was a spacious double, which was clean with a very large, comfortable kingsize. We did book a table in the ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
Nice clean room, good sized too, very central to town centre and Brammel lane
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield by IHG
The room was very clean, fresh and tidy. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We did not have breakfast. Air conditioning worked wells, turned it up high because it was December with a little snow and freezing. Had to turn it down as it got to warm. The only thing I found missing was no biscuits ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillsborough
Walkley
Though Walkley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rivelin Valley Nature Trail and Owlerton Stadium.
Longley
When in Longley, you can plan a visit to Owlerton Stadium and Hillsborough Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Neepsend
Neepsend might not have many top sights, but Kelham Island Museum and Sheffield City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kelham Island
When in Kelham Island, you can plan a visit to Kelham Island Museum and O2 Academy, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Broomhill
Though Broomhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Crookes Park and Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sheffield City Hall or Peace Gardens.
