Longley Travel Guide
Sheffield
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.
Crucible Theatre
Choose from an exciting program of theater productions and sporting events at the home of Sheffield’s World Snooker Championship.
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.
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.
Kelham Island Museum
Peruse the array of quirky contraptions and science displays that illustrate Sheffield’s industrial revolution at this intriguing island museum.
Lyceum
Enjoy family-friendly pantomimes, adaptations of Shakespearean plays, live music performances and stand-up comedy shows at this Edwardian-style auditorium.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Sheffield: National Emergency Services Museum Entry Ticket
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Sheffield with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
Top hotels in Longley
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
First time we have stayed here and we will definitely stay again. Lovely Hotel.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel
We would highly recommend. Great spacious room and ensuite with double shower. Excellent amenities in the room. Very comfortable bed.safe and quiet. Easy parking.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
ibis Budget Sheffield Centre St Marys Gate
Clean, good location breakfast not great but overall good stay
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
WILDES INNS
The room I had was in the old part of the hotel and was noisy, very cold and in need of a refurb - curtains didn't fit, heavily stained carpet and generally tired. Food and service was good as were the team. Handy for the motorway but not sure I would stay again
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hampton By Hilton Sheffield
Room was really clean and maids were in every day. Carpets in corridors looked very new and clean. Good variety at breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
Some small issues, TV remote not working, bedside shelves wonky, no hand towel and air con not great. However the place was clean, staff friendly and has on-site parking. Overall it was reasonable for the price paid.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Longley
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.
Hillsborough
Hillsborough is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Owlerton Stadium and Hillsborough Stadium.
Kelham Island
When in Kelham Island, you can plan a visit to Kelham Island Museum and Crucible Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Attercliffe
You'll enjoy the restaurants and theatres in Attercliffe. You might want to make time for a stop at English Institute of Sport Sheffield or IceSheffield.
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.
Brightside
Check out the shopping during your time in Brightside. Hop around the Sheffield area on the metro at Meadowhall Interchange Tram Stop to see top sights like Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Paradise Island Adventure Golf.
