Longley Travel Guide
Sheffield
Popular places to visit
Crucible Theatre
Choose from an exciting program of theater productions and sporting events at the home of Sheffield’s World Snooker Championship.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Sheffield Town Hall
Capture photos of the elegant façade and peruse the intriguing trinkets and treasures in this structure overlooking the Peace Gardens.
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
Excellent hotel right in the heart of the City, Q park 5 minutes walk. City Hall where we went for a concert a safe 5 minute walk. Staff very friendly, the ideal place to stay whilst in Sheffield. Very pleasant terrace for a drink
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa
Pretty hotel. We had a wonderful stay in room 121. The suite had a beautiful 4 poster and the bathroom a huge roll top bath. We visited the spa and had an excellent breakfast. Lovely stay. Will return.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel
Staff very friendly and helpful. Had good breakfast selection but not the highest quality of cooking. Themeat was a little bland flavoured. Great location for city centre . Would stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Leopold Hotel
The room was clean and tidy and staff were friendly … we had a twin room which I shared with my daughter. She got into her bed before me but when I went to get into bed …there was no bottom sheet … just a mattress topper. I called reception and they did sent up 2 sheets … for me to make it up myself🤔 ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hex Wildlife Hotel
Stayed here with my son and we both really enjoyed our stay. Room was perfect. Very clean, tidy and spacious. Beds were Comfortable and the room had everything required to make our stay comfortable. Staff at reception were all friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome. I would definitely recommend ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
Clean and tidy. Night time staff not so sure of what they needed to do. For example, I paid for parking but they didn’t give us a ticket to display in the car which could have resulted in a fine for us. It was only after we asked that a ticket was produced.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 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 O2 Academy, 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.
