Gardeners Rest
Sarah-Clare Conlon, Literature Editor
The Gardeners Rest is a community run pub in Neepsend, Sheffield. It pride itself on the high quality of its beer selection and the regular arts and musical events held in the pub.
What's on near Gardeners Rest
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The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: Memoirs by Pete McKee at Weston Park Museum
Dive into 70s nostalgia with one of Sheffield’s best loved artists, Pete McKee and his colourful paintings, prints and sculptures.
free entry
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Midnight Marauders at Showroom Cinema
Showroom Cinema present Midnight Marauders, a series of late night screenings of films meant to be seen after the sun goes down.
from £5.00
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Felicity Aylieff: Expressions of Blue at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
See ‘Felicity Aylieff: Expressions of Blue’, an exhibition of monumental ceramic vessels in blue and white.
free entry
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Tony Wade: Keepers of Time at YSP
The majesty of trees is celebrated in ‘Tony Wade: Keepers of Time’ a new show of beautiful digital drawings at the YSP Centre.
from £0.00
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Laura Ellen Bacon: Into Being at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
YSP presents a new site-specific installation by Laura Ellen Bacon – a vast, immersive sculpture handmade using willow.
from £0.00
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Helen Chadwick: Life Pleasures at the Hepworth Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield presents a retrospective from iconic artist Helen Chadwick, charting her artistic development and key works.
from £0.00
Abi Clarke: Role Model at The Wardrobe
From TikTok sensation to a sell-out star at Edinburgh Fringe, Abi Clarke brings her acclaimed stand-up show to Leeds.
from £18.00
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CANVAS: a community arts festival at Wellington Place
CANVAS is a month-long celebration of art and the community with interactive events and a showcase of work from Leeds Art University students
free entryWhere to go near Gardeners Rest
Kelham Island
Cutlery Works
With a range of 12 hand-selected food vendors, all under one roof, there’s something to satisfy everyone’s palate at the Cutlery Works, Sheffield.
Kelham Island
Peddler
Peddler offers a monthly mix of award-winning street food, craft beer, cocktails, live music and more, at the Neepsend side of Kelham Island.
Kelham Island
Jöro
With the best Yorkshire-sourced produce & a fine wine menu, Jöro has made a big impact on Sheffield’s food scene since opening in 2016.
Kelham Island
Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield
Kelham Island Museum captures the Steel City’s industrial heritage through a collection of objects, pictures and archive material.
Devonshire Quarter
National Emergency Services Museum, Sheffield
The National Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield is a loving testament to one of the most essential sectors – but it also has a darker side…
City Centre
Sheffield Quaker Meeting House
The Quaker Meeting House is a place of religious worship and venue for hire, providing a range of rooms and services, catering for everything from small group meetings to events for up to 100 people in Sheffield.
City Centre
Blue Moon Café
Blue Moon Cafe in Sheffield is a simple vegetarian eatery that serves up delicious food.
Sheffield
The Alfred Denny Museum, Sheffield
You’ll find everything from a rare Japanese giant salamander to an impressive collection of decorative caterpillars at this Zoological museum.
Sheffield
Centre for Poetry and Poetics
at University of Sheffield
at University of Sheffield
The Centre for Poetry and Poetics (CPP) brings together those fascinated by poetry both in and out of Sheffield, including academics, poets, publishers, students and readers. It comprises faculty from the University of Sheffield, alongside Sheffield-based poets, presses and other affiliates.
City Centre
Leopold Hotel
Boutique hotel in the heart of Sheffield.
City Centre
National Videogame Museum
A family-friendly museum, located in Sheffield’s historic Castlegate area, exhibiting contemporary and historic video games.
Sheffield
Thrifty Store
Thrifty Store, Sheffield is an up-to-date, sleek space, popular with young crowds for its affordable price points and quirky, unusual one-off pieces.
Sheffield District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.