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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Picture the Poet

Picture the Poet was a 2014 National Portrait Gallery exhibition displayed in Sheffield's Graves Gallery, featuring portraits of the likes of Benjamin Zephaniah, Simon Armitage and Carol Ann Duffy by renowned photographers. Alongside the exhibition, Museums Sheffield and Word Life presented a series of performances from some of Sheffield's own literary talents – which you can enjoy below!

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Art in the Gardens

Sat. 7 September 2024 — Sun. 8 September 2024

Sheffield Botanical Gardens

One of the largest outdoor art exhibitions in the north. Discover paintings in the pavilions and marquees, sculptures on the lawns, and say hello to artists and craft makers – all in beautiful surroundings.

Easter Egg Hunt

Sun. 31 March 2024

Manor Lodge

Craft your own Easter basket and head out into the ruins to fill it with decorations and claim your chocolatey prize. Explore the Turret House, play in the sandpit and jump around on the bouncy castle while you're there.

ArtWorks

A collective of artists with learning disabilities.

Hillsborough Bookshop

A bookshop with a focus on children’s books, sharing the power of stories and different voices within the Hillsborough community.