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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.
Buxton, the ancient spa town and capital of the Peaks, is undergoing something of a revival.
Once the beating heart of the steel industry, Kelham Island is now one of the most exciting districts in 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.
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.
Easy to explore on foot, Sheffield city centre boasts striking architecture, independent cultural destinations, retail and nightlife.
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.