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Take a trip down London Road, with its fantastic array of internationally inspired restaurants, and the Antiques Quarter, packed with independents and vintage stores – it’s easy to lose a couple of hours in this vibrant area of Sheffield.
It’s easy to lose a couple of hours in this vibrant area of Sheffield.
Centuries ago, London Road was a thoroughfare used by farmers taking their cattle to market, but in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, folk moved from the outlying countryside to set up shop here. Though much has changed since then, family-run businesses still prevail and, while London Road may not offer the prettiest of welcomes, follow your taste buds and you’ll discover the tantalising menus at its long list of internationally inspired restaurants.
After half a mile of an overwhelming number of food options, London Road meets Abbeydale Road; many of Sheffield’s dearly loved cafés and antique treasure troves lie ahead. With eight antique centres and around 60 independent shops, bars and cafes between them, Abbeydale Road, Queens Road and Broadfield Road have together become known as the Sheffield Antiques Quarter.
With eight antique centres and around 60 independent shops, bars and cafes.
Browse for authentic period antiques, retro collectables, upcycled furniture, vintage threads and vinyl and discover artisan foodie treats, local artwork and hand-crafted goods. Sheffield’s oldest cinema, Abbeydale Picture House stands as a grand and historic focal point, and hosts regular events, film screenings, festivals as well as the monthly Antiques Quarter Flea Market.
Take a look down Wolseley Road to the left after you leave the area and you’ll see the Madina Mosque, with its Persian-style arches and beautiful blue-green tipped minarets and dome.
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Sheffield Visitor Guides
Restaurants in Sheffield
From artisanal coffee in industrial-chic cafes to burritos that can resurrect you post night out, the restaurants in Sheffield have got it all.
Art Galleries in Sheffield
A contender for the UK’s largest practicing community of artists and designers outside London – there’s a pretty impressive number of top art galleries in Sheffield.
Cinemas in Sheffield
Cinemas in Sheffield cater for all tastes, with arthouse venues sitting happily alongside big multiplex screens – including one of only two IMAX with laser projection screens in the country.
Museums in Sheffield
Sheffield has more than its fair share of weird and wonderful museums housed within its seven hills. Check out our favourites.
Theatres in Sheffield
Sheffield is home to the world-famous Crucible, the W R G Sprague built Lyceum and Sheffield’s home for the avant-garde, the Theatre Delicatessen.
Literary places in Sheffield
Literary places are scattered about Sheffield, which has plenty of live literature events to pop along to and perform at, and more independent poetry presses than you can shake a stick at.
Sheffield District Guides
Things to do in Buxton
Buxton, the ancient spa town and capital of the Peaks, is undergoing something of a revival.
Kelham Island, Sheffield
Once the beating heart of the steel industry, Kelham Island is now one of the most exciting districts in Sheffield.
Hunter’s Bar, Sheffield
Encompassing Ecclesall Road and Sharrow Vale Road, Hunter’s Bar is known for its wide range of restaurants, bars, cafes and mix of independent and high street stores.
Devonshire Quarter, Sheffield
Spanning Devonshire Street and Division Street, the Devonshire Quarter brings the feel of an ‘urban village’ to Sheffield city centre. Head here for culture, vintage shopping and one-off cafes and bars.
City Centre, Sheffield
Easy to explore on foot, Sheffield city centre boasts striking architecture, independent cultural destinations, retail and nightlife.
Broomhill and Crookes, Sheffield
Just west of the city centre are the suburbs of Broomhill and Crookes. Check out the interesting mix of cafes, shops and bars, and unwind in Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens.
