Kelham Island Travel Guide

Sheffield

A canal with water lilies, a brick building, and a modern structure.
A large metal structure with the text "KELHAM ISLAND MUSEUM" on it, surrounded by modern buildings and a brick chimney in the background.
A cluttered workshop with various machinery, tools, and a large clock on the wall.
An industrial exhibit with machinery, including a large gear wheel and a crane.
A complex industrial machine with green and red components, featuring multiple pipes and mechanical parts.

Stay near popular Kelham Island attractions

Kelham Island Museum

8.6/10 (33 reviews)
Peruse the array of quirky contraptions and science displays that illustrate Sheffield’s industrial revolution at this intriguing island museum.
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Things to do

A fun and different way to see Sheffield

Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Sheffield with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

฿669
per adult
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Sheffield with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
Bar and Club entry Night Pass to multiple venues in Sheffield

Bar and Club entry Night Pass to multiple venues in Sheffield

฿446
per adult
Bar and Club entry Night Pass to multiple venues in Sheffield
Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

฿3,300
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Peak District RoadTrip Guidebook-Bakewell, Mam Tor & Hope Valley

Peak District RoadTrip Guidebook-Bakewell, Mam Tor & Hope Valley

฿490
per traveller
Peak District RoadTrip Guidebook-Bakewell, Mam Tor & Hope Valley
Lost in Beauty: Chatsworth & Peak District from Manchester

Lost in Beauty: Chatsworth & Peak District from Manchester

฿5,321
per adult
Lost in Beauty: Chatsworth & Peak District from Manchester
60 Minute Boeing 737-800NG Flight Simulator Experience

60 Minute Boeing 737-800NG Flight Simulator Experience

฿5,173
per adult
60 Minute Boeing 737-800NG Flight Simulator Experience
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Where to stay in Kelham Island

Find the best Kelham Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a clock tower, a fountain, and lush greenery.

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.

A cityscape at dusk with modern buildings, a prominent church spire, and a large circular structure with a dome.

Heart of the City

While visiting Heart of the City, you might make a stop by sights like Sheffield City Hall and Sheffield Town Hall.

A sunrise over a misty valley with a wooden fence and stone path.

Highfield

Highfield might not have many top sights, but Bramall Lane and Peace Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A large, historic building surrounded by lush green lawns and mature trees.
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Open Photo by dave ungar

Nether Edge

Though Nether Edge may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Millhouses Park and Sheffield Botanical Gardens.

Cultural Industries Quarter

While visiting Cultural Industries Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Genting Club Sheffield and Site Gallery.

Kelham Island Travel Guide