The city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire is a very metropolitan place which for years has been one of the homes of steel. It is in this city where the making of stainless and crucible steel first took place and there are lots of places where you explore it’s history. But there are plenty of other attractions in Sheffield and the surrounding area that one can enjoy when visiting Sheffield. 

1.    Beauchief Abbey – This is one of the most beautiful of all attractions that Sheffield has to offer. Although the tower of the abbey only remains which was built in 1175 the stone from it was then used to build the Church of St Thomas in the 17th Century. When originally built this was the only Premonstratensian Abbey to be found in the West Ridings of Yorkshire. Today you can spend time just wandering around this peaceful medieval site and letting any modern day stress simply melt away.

2.    Beauchief Golf Course – Surrounding the abbey mentioned above is one of three public golf courses. This pay and play course like the other two is easily accessed from the centre of the city and makes for a great days enjoyment. The course is quite challenging but you’ll be compensated by spectacular scenery to boot.

3.    Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet – Celebrating Sheffield’s steel history, this is an authentic scythe works, dating back to the eighteenth century. As you wander around you can view not only the house but the workshops, a crucible steel furnace, the dam {and|&} water wheels which were all important for steel production a couple hundred years ago. When you take the time to explore, you’ll start to feel how life was for those who lived in those times.

4.    Botanical Gardens – For those who are wanting to find some peace and tranquility when visiting this city then is a place worth visiting. The site is important and is Grade II listed and with several listed buildings including the glass pavilions. As you wander through these gardens you will see that much restoration work is being undertaken. This work is helping to show off the original Victorian design of the garden and introduce back into it plants originally grown when the gardens were first laid. But also they are working on ways to make it more accessible for all visitors to it.

5.     Cobweb Bridge – Although only a recently added attraction to the city of Sheffield it is part of the Five Weirs walk.  The walk follows the banks of the River Don which stretch for 8 kilometers (5 miles) and takes you to the riverside path which leads to Rotherham and the Trans Pennine Trail. Wildlife enthusiasts will find plenty of local wildlife to keep them occupied. Engineering fans will be fascinated by the design of the bridge itself.

6. Peak District National Park – Just 5 miles (8 kilometers) from the centre of Sheffield is this National Park which lies at the southern end of the Pennine Hills. So whether you’re looking for an energetic walk, or to climb one of the rock faces, you’re well catered for. Almost every outdoor activitiy is well catered for here.  

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Bath is close to the city of Bristol and about a hundred miles from London. Queen Elizabeth I granted the town a Royal Charter in 1590. It was separated from Somerset’s administration in 1889. Although it is now in the County of Somerset between 1974 and 1996 it was in the County of Avon, but which has now been abolished.

Because of Bath’s history, Bath is a major tourist attraction in the UK’s West Country. Here are just a few of the things you can do when you visit Bath.

1. The Roman Baths – Of course no visit to Bath is complete without spending time at this particular attraction. Located in the heart of the city these are now the only surviving hot spring baths that were built by the Romans during their occupation. You can trace the water back to the spring and you are able to walk along the same stone pavements as the ancient Romans. Plus at the end if you feel ready you can sample some of the water as well in the Tea Rooms.

2. The Jane Austen Centre – Named after Bath’s most famous inhabitant. The centre looks at Jane Austen’s life and you can also learn about what life was like during Regency times. There are exhibitions, films and tours to help bring everything to life. Not to mention the tea rooms to relax in. Plus as it is located at the top of the centre you will find it offers you the chance to view the city from above over its rooftops.

3. The Fashion Museum – Here you can wander around and view a wide collection of both contemporary and historical clothes. The collection covers how clothing has changed from the sixteenth century to current times. The museum’s collection of over 30,000 items of clothing are displayed on around 150 models.

4. Stanton Drew Circle – This particular attraction has been drawing visitors to it for many centuries now. This will fire up your imagination as you explore and imagine what kinds of people would have visited it before you. It is also thought the famous designer John Wood used these stones as inspiration when he designed Bath’s Royal Crescent and Circus. Just make sure the weather is on your side when you visit.

There are lots of places to stay in when you visit Bath.

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