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

L–R (top): Blanca, Grace, Nefeli, Sonic, Mallika, Zunaira, Star. L–R (bottom): Liv, Mia, Majeedah.

In June 2022, our Young Critics from Brinsworth Academy’s Writing Club took a trip to the National Videogame Museum (NVM). It was the first time any of the group had visited the museum. As well as playing lots of games, they joined the NVM's Leah and Gordie to peek behind the scenes, take some pics on a Game Boy Camera, and hear how a videogame museum is run. Read on to find out what they each made of it!

Majeedah

The National Videogame Museum (NVM) is an incredibly curated insight into the world of retro gaming. From someone who was not around in the era of the arcade cabinet, it transported me into a time I had not experienced, and a world so foreign yet intriguing. The NVM feels less like a museum and more like an 80s-themed arcade as you explore the many types of games it has to offer.

The museum begins with relatively vintage and 70s arcade cabinets. Games such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Space Invaders – titles renowned worldwide for their brilliance that was ahead of their time, even someone who is not particularly a gamer has heard of them. Whilst many newer, updated renditions of these games (which I learned are called ports from the wonderful guide) can be played today, it was a raw, real, fun way to enjoy these games, completely unparalleled to anything I’ve experienced on my home consoles. The controls – usually a joystick or two and some tactile buttons – were quite difficult to master. Often a press of mine was not hard enough, resulting in a dramatic defeat after three perfect rounds of Space Invaders. (Some tears may have been shed.) This unrivalled experience completely put touchscreens to shame. It was so exciting, so fresh. I can completely understand why 70s kids were so infatuated with the phenomenon of arcade gaming.

Further in, the museum displayed some 2000s and 2010s classics. They had a Wii, a console that I remember using. It was very fun playing golf and immersing myself in it.

Later in the day, I learned about how the games are repaired in the museum. It fascinated me how complex the whole process is. I also learned about how games transcend their consoles through a system called porting – where games are run on a mini computer called Raspberry Pi. With some tweaking, the game can be made to run on modern consoles.

Overall, the trip was informative and fun. I had a really good time and would love to come back.

Liv

I walked down the futuristic corridor that was lit very bright. I saw all of the different types of videogames and machines, all so different from what I had seen before! I was greeted by Sonic the Hedgehog (what an ICON). The first old skool game I went on was the classic Space Invaders. I obviously won. The next game I went on was Pac-Man, didn’t win though because I got eaten within the first 30 seconds. Actually, I’m lying, it was 10 seconds!

FIFA was the best game though. Although I got a red card in the first game, ha ha.

In my second game of FIFA I won 2–0, ha ha.

Imagine watching two people on the dance mat, absolutely terrible.

Blanca

In the Videogame Museum, the dark lighting contrasted heavily with the screens, which exploded with animated colours and simplistic shapes that dragged us into the room, further and further until our eyes met every game and we all found that one videogame from our childhood that we would spend hours playing. What captivated me the most was Sonic Racing. While we blamed some games on being too old, if they challenged our abilities, this game was one that drew everyone in and made us sigh and “tsk!” when we somehow managed to do another DNF (did not finish). But we kept playing. Other games towards the back end of the museum were modern, like FIFA, and others were really intriguing.

But one thing that I was curious about was what inspired the game creator to do this game, what made the animators go, “I’ve got to join this project, this is what I’ve finished my degree for”?

Not that they shouldn’t be proud of what they created. That museum was a collection of hours of work and creative thinking… all for us to enjoy years later.

Star

> Quest: What was your first thought as you walked in? <

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!! I’M FINALLY HERE!! I’ve always wanted to do this!! Now I need a new bucket list. But I actually made it in one piece! This is so cool!!

And overwhelming a little, what do I do?

> Quest: Play some games <

Well of course I’m gonna do that but we need a group picture in front of the giant Sonic first! Wait, he’s wearing a pride flag for a cape! That’s so cool! Supportive hedgehog! Now what first?

Wow! They have the original Sonic the Hedgehog! Bet I can beat this easily! Well, after a few tries of course. And maybe a few more. I like this Sonic Racing one too, it’s a bit hard to control but I've never played before so how can I get the hang of it straight away?

There’s so many new opportunities for me in these games. It’s like time travel playing the old retro ones but they’re so cool! They give me a level into the past.

> Side Quest: Battle Sarah on Dance Dance Revolution <

Round one, FIGHT!

Okay, I got this, just keep to the beat, I can defeat her! It’s kinda hard BUT REALLY FUN! Oh wait, she’s good... like, really good.

Round two, FIGHT!

This music’s better! All the music, good!

Nefeli

The Videogame Museum is honestly a time machine embedded within the architecture of Sheffield city centre – it sits in a place disguised and quiet, but inside is a space overwhelmed with things that attest to the theory of time. Although sparse in terms of visitors the atmosphere was warm and borderline maddening, however that is not to say that it’s a bad thing; it felt as if I had stepped in an arcade that was unsure of what timeline it should exist in. In one corner were the 70s and 80s, the prime of our parents’ lives; Donkey Kong and Space Invaders. They all threatened to crumble down the minute someone looked at them the wrong way, yet there they were. Still standing.

You’d think that a museum would be full of paintings and statues built during the Renaissance or the new ages, and all you’d find in there would be pretentious philosophers and academics widening their perspectives on the world of art. Of course, those are the type of museums I’d find myself in, but that is not to say that I enjoyed this one any less – it was loud with the voice of electronics and filled to the brim with the light and sight of technology, both old and new. And like a museum one would find in Paris or Vienna or Athens, this too had glass screens and cubes of art that had to be protected. Games and consoles that were sealed in cubes of a certain oxygen concentration and set at a specific temperature to protect the vulnerability of their state.

This could make one consider that, perhaps, video games are also art – they were created by human hands, and made to please the eyes and the soul. Is that not what all art does? Perhaps it’s not as detailed or as intricate as the Lady Agnew of Lochnaw found in a Scottish gallery, but that in no way means that it is any less complex. It is a perfect mix of beauty and science that entertained people for generations, and still entertains us to this day, and to be exposed to the evolution of videogames the way the Videogame Museum did, well, it was certainly a new perspective.

Grace

The Videogame Museum is exactly what you would expect to see: a mix of everything from retro arcade games to the latest version of Mario. It had a nice balance between the retro and futuristic and it let you enjoy both at the same time. Some people may feel as though a museum is boring and dull, yet the Videogame Museum is far from it.

Platform 14 – a wall that shows the progression of a videogame over the years – was able to tell a story of how a videogame evolves and it gives hope to what videogames can become in the future. This feature of the museum is the first glimpse into the technical world that you get. It only makes you more excited to see the rest of the museum.

While it is an experience that any avid videogamer should experience, there is something there for everyone. I myself have avoided most videogames in my life, but being able to play retro arcade games, machines from decades ago – that you can play for free after the initial entrance fee – I was swept away into the wide world of videogames. It was an experience that I would recommend for anyone, and older visitors will be guaranteed to be swept back to their times as a youth.

The overall museum was a place that felt futuristic but also retro. Children of the most recent generation gained an appreciation for the older games and how they have turned into the games they play today.

The memorabilia in the glass display cases was an intriguing way to learn about videogames and other attachments that came with them. The information that was presented was interesting and it left you wanting to know more about all the variety of things in the museum.

Going to the museum with friends is a whirlwind of fun and laughs. This needs to be an experience that everyone should go through in their life. I wouldn’t recommend another museum more than the Videogame Museum.

Thanks to Akeem Balogun for leading a writing workshop with the Young Critics following their trip to the National Videogame Museum.

Nearby places

National Videogame Museum

National Videogame Museum, Castle House, Angel Street, S3 8LN

Open term times: Thursday–Friday 1-4pm, Saturday–Sunday 10am–1pm and 2–5pm.
Open school holidays: every day 10am–1pm and 2–5pm

Bear Tree Records

Bear Tree Records, Unit 13-16, The Forum, 127 Devonshire Street, S3 7SB

Open Monday-Tuesday 12-5pm, Wednesday 10am-5:30pm, Thursday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12:30pm-3:30pm

Abbeydale Picture House

Abbeydale Picture House, 387 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FS

Millennium Gallery

Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, S1 2PP

Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pm. During Sheffield school holidays: Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pm. Closed 24 December–4 January.

Graves Gallery

Graves Gallery, Surrey Street, S1 2LH

Open Tuesday–Saturday 11am–4pm

99 Mary Street

99 Mary Street, S1 4RT

Open by appointment only

APG Works

APG Works, 16-20 Sidney Street, S1 4RH

Open Monday-Friday 10am–5:30pm, Saturday 10am–12pm

Bloc Projects

Bloc Projects, 4 Sylvester Street, S1 4RN

Open Wednesday-Saturday 12-6pm during exhibitions

Yorkshire Artspace: Persistence Works

Yorkshire Artspace, 21 Brown Street, S1 2BS

Women of Steel

Women of Steel, Holly Street, S1 2HB

Sheffield Cathedral

Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, S1 1HA

Open every day from 8am (closing times vary). Coffee shop open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-3pm.

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Abbeydale Road South, S7 2QW

Open Saturday 10am–4pm, Sunday 11am–4pm. During Sheffield school holidays: Thursday–Saturday 10am–4pm, Sunday 11am–4pm.

Shepherd Wheel Workshop

Shepherd Wheel Workshop, Whiteley Woods, Off Hangingwater Road, S11 2YE

Open Saturday–Sunday and bank holidays 11am–3pm. Closed 25 December–6 January.

Portland Works

Portland Works, Randall Street, S2 4SJ

Open the first Tuesday of the month for tours at 2pm by arrangement, and for events/open days

National Emergency Services Museum

National Emergency Services Museum, Old Police/Fire Station, West Bar, S3 8PT

Open Wednesday-Sunday & bank holidays 10am-4pm.

Sheffield General Cemetery

Sheffield General Cemetery, Cemetery Avenue, S11 8NT

Weston Park Museum

Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP

Open Tuesday–Friday 10am–4pm, Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pm. During Sheffield school holidays, open Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pm. Closed 24 December – 3 January.

Manor Lodge

Manor Lodge, 389 Manor Lane, S2 1UL

Open Sunday 10:30am–4pm April to September. Plus Monday–Thursday for children’s crafts during Sheffield school holidays, and other times for special events

Kelham Island Museum

Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, S3 8RY

Open Tuesday-Friday 10am–4pm, Sunday 11am–5pm. During Sheffield school holidays: Monday–Friday 10am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pm. Closed 24 December–3 January.

Bragazzi's

Bragazzi's, 224-226 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FL

Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm, Sunday 11am-4pm

Tamper: Sellers Wheel

Tamper: Sellers Wheel, 149 Arundel Street, S1 2NU

Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Friday After Hours 5-10pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-4pm

Marmadukes Cafe Deli

Marmadukes Cafe Deli, 22 Norfolk Row, S1 2PA

Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

Kelham Island Books and Music

Kelham Island Books and Music, 284 Shalesmoor, S3 8UL

Open Wednesday–Friday 12–6:30pm, Saturday 10am–5:30pm, Sunday 11am-4:30pm

La Biblioteka

La Biblioteka, 61 Eyre Lane, S1 3GF

Open Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 11am–5pm

Steam Yard

Steam Yard, Aberdeen Court, 95-101 Division Street, S1 4GE

Open every day 9:30-5pm

The Depot Bakery

The Depot Bakery, 92 Burton Road, S3 8DA

Open every day 9am-4pm

Cafe #9

Cafe #9, 9 Nether Edge Road, S7 1RU

Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm

Record Collector

Record Collector, 233-235 Fulwood Road, S10 3BA

Open Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Saturday 10am-6pm

Tonearm Vinyl

Tonearm Vinyl, 293 South Road, S6 3TA

Open Thursday-Friday 5:30-7pm, Saturday 12-5pm, Sunday 12-4pm

Spinning Discs

Spinning Discs, 55 Chesterfield Road, S8 0RL

Open Wednesday-Friday 12-7:30pm, Saturday 10:30am-5pm, Sunday 11am-3pm

The Nichols Building

The Nichols Building, Shalesmoor, S3 8UJ

Open Tuesday-Sunday 11am-5pm

The York

The York, 243-247 Fulwood Road, S10 3BA

Open Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-11:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-12:20-am

Sharrow Vale Hardware

Sharrow Vale Hardware, 370-372 Sharrow Vale Road, S11 8ZP

Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3pm

Made by Jonty

Made by Jonty, 363 Sharrow Vale Road, S11 8ZG

Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday & bank holiday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm

The Mediterranean

The Mediterranean, 271-273 Sharrow Vale Road, S11 8ZF

Open Monday-Saturday 12-2:30pm & 5:30-10:30pm

Starmore Boss

Starmore Boss, 257 Sharrow Vale Road, S11 8ZE

Open Monday-Thursday 11am-6:30pm, Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday (December only) 11am-4pm

Plantology

Plantology, 70 Division Street, S1 4GF

Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm

Norfolk Heritage Trail

Cholera Monument Grounds, Claywood Drive, S2 2UB

Sheffield Round Walk

Start at Endcliffe Park, off Rustlings Road, S11 7AA

Picture House Social

Picture House Social, 383 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FS

Open Monday-Thursday 5pm-12am, Friday 4pm-1am, Saturday 12pm-1am, Sunday 12pm-12am

Proove

Proove, 261 Fulwood Road, S10 3BD

Open Sunday-Wednesday 11:30am-10:30pm, Thursday-Saturday 11:30am-11pm

Ashoka

Ashoka, 307 Ecclesall Road, S11 8NX

Open Sunday-Thursday 6-11pm, Friday-Saturday 6pm-12am

Patoo

Patoo, 607-609 Ecclesall Road, S11 8PT

Open Sunday-Thursday 12-2:30pm & 6-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday 12-2:30pm & 6-11:30pm

Moore Street Substation

Moore Street Substation, Moore Street, S3 7WR

Park Hill

Park Hill, 218 Norwich Street, S2 5SB

Zeugma

Zeugma, 146 London Road, S2 4LR

Open every day 12-11:30pm

La Mama

La Mama, 238 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FL

Open Tuesday-Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 12-11pm

Amici and Bici

Amici and Bici, 220 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FL

Open Monday-Wednesday 8am-7pm, Thursday-Saturday 8am-11pm, Sunday 8am-5pm

The Broadfield

The Broadfield, 452 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FR

Open Monday-Thursday 11:30am-12am, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-1am, Sunday 11:30am-11pm

Jameson's

Jameson's, 334 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FN

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm (till 8pm every other Thursday), Sunday 11am-4pm

Walkley Beer Co.

Walkley Beer Co, 362 South Road, Walkley, S6 3TF

Open Thursday 4-10pm, Friday-Saturday 2-10pm, Sunday 4-10pm

Cocoa Wonderland

Cocoa Wonderland, 462 Ecclesall Road, S11 8PX

Open Monday 12-5pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am-5.30pm, Sunday 12-5pm

Hop Hideout

Hop Hideout, Unit 11, Kommune, 1-13 Angel Street, S3 8LN

Turner's Bottle Shop

Turner's Bottle Shop, 298 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FL

Open Tuesday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 11am-4pm

Sheffield Tap

Sheffield Tap, 1b, Sheffield Station, Sheaf Street, S1 2BP

Open Sunday-Thursday 11am-11pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-12am

The Bath Hotel

The Bath Hotel, 66-68 Victoria Street, S3 7QL

Open Monday-Thursday 12-11pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-12am

Rutland Arms

Rutland Arms, 86 Brown Street, S1 2BS

Open Sunday-Thursday 12-11pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-12am

The Fat Cat

The Fat Cat, 23 Alma Street, S3 8SA

Open Sunday-Thursday 12-11pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-12am

Hallamshire House

Hallamshire House, 49 Commonside, S10 1GF

Open Monday-Thursday 4pm-11.30pm, Friday 2pm-12:30am, Saturday 12pm-12:30am, Sunday 12pm-11:30pm

The Brothers Arms

Brothers Arms, 106 Well Road, S8 9TZ

Open Sunday-Thursday 12-11pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-12am

Yellow Arch Studios

Yellow Arch Studios, 30-36 Burton Road, S3 8BX

Open Monday-Friday 10am-11pm, Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 11am-9pm

Heeley City Farm

Heeley City Farm, Richards Road, S2 3DT

Open every day 10am-4pm

Abbeydale Miniature Railway

Abbeydale Miniature Railway, Abbeydale Road South, S17 3LB

Open occasional Sundays March-October and Santa Specials in December, 1-5pm

Sheffield Botanical Gardens

Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Road, S10 2LN

Open weekdays 8am-4pm, weekends & bank holidays 10am-4pm (open till dusk/7:45pm in summer)

Mayfield Alpacas

Mayfield Alpacas, Quicksaw Farm, Fulwood Lane, S10 4LH

Open every day 10am-4pm

Hathersage Swimming Pool

Hathersage Swimming Pool, Oddfellows Road, Hathersage, S32 1DU

Open March-October (heated), November-February (cold water)

Fanoush

Fanoush, 103 London Road, S2 4LE

Open Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 1-7pm

Showroom

Showroom, 15 Paternoster Row, S1 2BX

Box office open every day from 11:30am (10am Monday & Thursday). Bar open Monday-Thursday 10am-11pm, Friday 10am-late, Saturday 10:30am-late, Sunday 11am-10:30pm

Film Unit

Film Unit, University of Sheffield Students' Union, Western Bank, S10 2TG

Regather

Regather, 57-59 Club Garden Road, S11 8BU

Folk Train

Folk Train, Sheffield Station, Sheaf Street, S1 2BP

Running the fourth Tuesday of each month on the 19:14 from Sheffield to Edale

The Leadmill

The Leadmill, 6 Leadmill Road, S1 4SE

Sheffield City Hall

Sheffield City Hall, Barkers Pool, S1 2JA

Crucible Theatre

Crucible Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, S1 1DA

Lyceum Theatre

Lyceum Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, S1 1DA

Theatre Deli

Cuthbert House, Arley Street, S2 4QP

The Montgomery

The Montgomery, Surrey Street, S1 2LG

Lantern Theatre

Lantern Theatre, 18 Kenwood Park Road, S7 1NF

Ecclesall Woods

Ecclesall Woods, Abbey Lane, S7 2QZ

Street Food Chef

Street Food Chef, 90 Arundel Street, S1 4RE

Sheffield Central Library

Sheffield Central Library, Surrey Street, S1 1XZ

Open Monday-Tuesday 9:30am-5:30pm, Wednesday 1-8pm, Thursday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-4pm

David Mellor Design Museum

David Mellor Design Museum, The Round Building, Leadmill, Hathersage, S32 1BA

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm (Round Building guided tours Saturday & Sunday 3pm)

Alfred Denny Museum

Alfred Denny Museum, Alfred Denny Building, Western Bank, S10 2TN

Open on occasional Saturdays, tours at 10am, 11am, 12pm

Renishaw Hall

Renishaw Hall, Renishaw Park, S21 3WB

Open Wednesday-Sunday (March-October) / Friday-Sunday (October-November) 10:30am-4:30pm

Oisoi Gathering

Oisoi Gathering, 1st Floor, Block A, New Era Square, Boston Street, S2 4QF

Hagglers Corner

Hagglers Corner, 586 Queens Road, S2 4DU

Bhaji Shop open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, bar open Thursday 4-11pm, Friday 4pm-2am, Saturday 2pm-2am

The Tramshed

The Tramshed, 51 Chesterfield Road, S8 0RL

Open Tuesday-Thursday 4-11pm, Friday-Saturday 4pm-midnight, Sunday 4-11pm

Cupola Gallery

Cupola Gallery, 174-178A Middlewood Road, S6 1TD

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

The Art House

The Art House, 8 Backfields, S1 4HJ

Open Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm

CollardManson

CollardManson, 125 Devonshire Street, S3 7SB

Open Monday-Friday 11am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12:30pm-4:30pm

Public

Public, 23-55 Surrey Street, S1 2LG

Open Monday-Friday 4pm-1am, Saturday 12pm-1am, Sunday 12pm-1am

The Library Theatre

The Library Theatre, Surrey Street, S1 1XZ

The Gardeners Rest

The Gardeners Rest, 105 Neepsend Lane, S3 8AT

Open Monday-Thursday 3-11pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-12am, Sunday 12-11pm

The Riverside

The Riverside, 1 Mowbray Street, S3 8EN

Open Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-11:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-1am

Jöro

Jöro, 294 Shalesmoor, S3 8US

Open Thursday-Saturday 12-3pm, Wednesday-Saturday 5:30-10pm

The Wellington

The Wellington, 1 Henry Street, S3 7EQ

Open Monday-Thursday 3-11pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-12am, Sunday 12-11pm

Double Somersault

Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP

William Mitchell mural

Barkers Pool House, Burgess Street, S1 2HF

LP Records

LP Records, 137A Arundel Street, S1 2NU

Open Monday-Saturday 11am-6pm

The Red Deer

The Red Deer, 18 Pitt Street, S1 4DD

Open Monday-Thursday 12pm-12am, Friday-Saturday 12pm-1am, Sunday 12-11pm

Fagan's

Fagan's, 69 Broad Lane, S1 4BS

Open Monday-Saturday 12-11:30pm, Sunday 12-3:30pm & 7-11:30pm

Shakespeare's

Shakespeare's, 146-148 Gibraltar Street, S3 8UA

Open Sunday-Thursday 12pm-12am, Friday-Saturday 12pm-1am

Old Post Hall

Old Post Hall, Sheffield Hallam University, Fitzalan Square, S1 2AY

Open during exhibitions, Monday–Saturday 10am–4pm

Motore Cafe

Motore Cafe, Howard Street, S1 2LW

Open Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Lokanta

Lokanta, 478-480 Glossop Road, S10 2QA

Open Tuesday-Thursday 5-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday 5-11:30pm, Sunday 12-9:30pm

Dim Sum

Dim Sum, 201 London Road, S2 4LJ

Open every day 12-10pm

Steel City Ghost Tours

Steel City Ghost Tours, Town Hall, Pinstone Street, S1 2HH

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 7:30pm

Nether Edge Pizza Company

Nether Edge Pizza Company, 92 Burton Road, S3 8DA

Pizzeria open Thursday-Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 12-10pm / mobile oven Wednesday at Norfolk Arms, Thursday at The Horse and Jockey, Friday at The Greystones

Western Bank Library

Western Bank Library, Western Bank, S3 7NA

Public gallery open Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 12-6pm during exhibitions

Lucky Fox

Lucky Fox, 72 Division Street, S1 4GF

Open Monday-Thursday 11am–6pm, Friday 10am–8pm, Saturday 10am–8pm, Sunday 11am–4pm

Union St

Union St, 18-20 Union Street, S1 2JR

Open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, and for events

Site Gallery

Site Gallery, 1-5 Brown Street, S1 2BS

Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm (late opening on Thursdays till 8pm), Sunday 11am-4pm

Chapel Decorative Interiors

Chapel Decorative Interiors, 99 Broadfield Road, S8 0XH

Open Monday-Wednesday by appointment, Thursday-Saturday 10am-4:30pm, Sunday 11am-4pm

Sheffield Antiques Centre

Sheffield Antiques Centre, 99 Broadfield Road, S8 0XH

Open Monday–Tuesday and Friday–Saturday 10am–4:30pm. Wednesday–Thursday by appointment only. Sunday and bank holidays 11am–4:30pm.

The Dram Shop

The Dram Shop, 21 Commonside, S10 1GA

Open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10:30pm, Sunday 12-9pm

Beer Central

Beer Central, The Moor Market, S1 4PF

Open Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm

Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen

Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen, Alsop Fields, Sidney Street, S1 4RG

Open every day 8am-10pm

Sheaf View

Sheaf View, 25 Gleadless Road, S2 3AA

Open Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-11:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-12:30am

The White Lion

The White Lion, 615 London Road, S2 4HT

Open Monday 4-11:30pm, Tuesday-Thursday 4pm-12am, Friday 4pm-1am, Saturday 12pm-1am, Sunday 2-11:30pm

The Misses Vickers

Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP

Museum open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm

Remo's

Remo's, 259 Fulwood Road, Broomhill, S10 3BD

Open Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 9:30am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

The Lescar

The Lescar, 303 Sharrow Vale Road, S11 8ZF

Open Sunday-Thursday 12pm-12am, Friday 12pm-1am, Saturday 10am-1am

The Treehouse Board Game Cafe

The Treehouse Board Game Cafe, 41 Boston Street, S2 4QF

Open Tuesday-Friday 12–11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday 10am-10pm

Porter Book Shop

Porter Book Shop, 227 Sharrow Vale Road, S11 8ZE

Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm (except Thursday: open 1:30–5pm)

Bungalows and Bears

Central Fire Station, 50 Division Street, S1 4GF

Open Monday-Thursday 12pm-12am, Friday 12pm-1:30am, Saturday 11am-1:30am, Sunday
11am-12am

Delicious Clam

Delicious Clam, 12 Exchange Street, S2 5TS

S1 Artspace

S1 Artspace, 1 Norwich Street, Park Hill, S2 5PN

Open Wednesday-Saturday 12-5pm during exhibitions

Our Cow Molly

Cliffe House Farm, Hill Top Road, Dungworth, S6 6GW

Open Wednesday & Friday-Sunday 11am–5:30pm. Open every day in school summer holidays

Drama Studio

Shearwood Road, S10 2TD

Kelham Island Tavern

Kelham Island Tavern, 62 Russell Street, S3 8RW

Open 12pm-12am

Church of St Paul

Wordsworth Avenue/Wheata Place, Parson Cross, S5 9FP

St Catherine of Siena

St Catherine of Siena, 300 Hastilar Road, Woodthorpe, S13 8EJ

Holy Cross

Spotswood Mount, Gleadless Valley, S14 1LG

Trinity United Reformed Church

Trinity URC Church, 737 Ecclesall Road, S11 8TE

Howard Street

Opposite the Globe pub, 46 Howard Street, S1 2LX

Bailey Lane Car Park

Bailey Lane, S1 4BS

Ambulo

Ambulo, Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, S1 2PP

Open Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-10pm, Sunday 9am-5pm

Sidney & Matilda

Sidney & Matilda, Rivelin Works, 46 Sidney Street, S1 4HR

Opening times vary – check their website. Open late Friday and Saturday.

Westhill Lane

Westhill Lane

The House Skate Park

The House Skate Park, Unit D, Bardwell Road, S3 8AS

Gage Gallery

Gage Gallery, KIAC, Ball Street, S3 8BR

Open during exhibitions/events

Cutlery Works

Cutlery Works, 73-101 Neepsend Lane, S3 8AT

Open Wednesday-Thursday 9am-11pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-1am, Sunday 9am-10pm

Bishops' House

Bishops' House, Norton Lees Lane, S8 9BE

Open Saturday–Sunday 10am–4pm

Jojo's General Store

Jojo's General Store, 553 Ecclesall Road, S11 8PR

Open Monday-Saturday 11am-6pm

St Luke's Vintage Shop

St Luke's Vintage Shop, 3 Crookes Road, S10 5BA

Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm

Stoneface Creative

Stoneface Creative, Storrs Lane, S6 6GY

Open days and events vary – check website

Vulgar

Vulgar, Unit 2, The Forum, 127-129 Devonshire Street, S3 7SB

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-4pm

The Basil Griffith Library

SADACCA, 48 The Wicker, S3 8JB

Open Sundays 3-6pm

Hope Works

Hope Works, 1A Sussex Road, S4 7YQ

Bal Fashions

Bal Fashions, 16 Exchange Street, S2 5TR

Plot 22

Plot 22, 20-22 Exchange Street, S2 5TS

Network

Network, 32 Cambridge Street, S1 4HP

Record Junkee

Record Junkee, 7 Earl Street, S1 3FP

Yorkshireman

The Yorkshireman, 10 Arundel Gate, S1 2PP

The Greystones

The Greystones, Greystones Road, S11 7BS

Hatch

Hatch, 107a Harwood Street, S2 4SE

The Washington

The Washington, 79 Fitzwilliam Street, S1 4JP

Firth Hall

Firth Hall, University of Sheffield, Western Bank, S10 2TN

Dorothy Pax

Dorothy Pax, Arch 17, Wharf Street, Victoria Quays, S2 5SY

Fronteer Gallery

Fronteer Gallery, Unit 4, Orchard Square, S1 2FB

Open during exhibitions Tuesday–Thursday 11am–4pm, and Saturday 2–5pm

GLOAM Gallery

GLOAM Gallery, 160 Arundel Street, S1 4RE

Open during exhibitions Saturdays 12–4pm and by appointment.

Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse

Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, 55 Norfolk Street, S1 1DA

Corporation

Corporation, 2 Milton Street, S1 4JU

Grenoside Reading Room

Grenoside Reading Room, 42A School Lane, Grenoside, S35 8QU

Open Mondays 8:45am–2pm and at other times for groups and events

Gut Level

Gut Level, 32–34 Chapel Walk, S1 2PD

Open for co-working Wednesday–Friday day times. Bar open Thursday–Sunday evenings. Open at other times for events

Forgotten Fiction

Forgotten Fiction, All Good Stuff, Butcher Works, Arundel Street, S1 2NS

Open Monday–Saturday 11am–4pm.

Rhyme and Reason

Rhyme and Reason, 681 Ecclesall Road, S11 8TG

Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–3pm

Next Chapter Books

Next Chapter Books, 7 Rustlings Road, S11 7AA

Open Wednesday–Saturday 10:30am–5pm

Sheffield Space Centre

Sheffield Space Centre, 33 Wicker, S3 8HS

Open Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm

Hillsborough Bookshop

Hillsborough Bookshop, 89 Middlewood Road, S6 4GX

Robin’s Nest

Robin's Nest, 43 Hereford Street, S1 4PP

Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–6pm

Juno Books

Juno Books, 24 Chapel Walk, S1 2PD

Open Tuesday–Friday 9:30am–4pm, Saturday 10am–5pm

Soft Ground

Soft Ground, 37–41 The Moor, S1 4PF

Open during events and exhibitions

Pinball Park

Pinball Park, Brown Street, S1 2BS

Yorkshire Artspace: Exchange Place Studios

Exchange Place Studios, Exchange Street, S2 5TR

Open to public during exhibitions – check website

Alder

Alder, Unit 111–112 JC Albyn, Percy Street, Neepsend, S3 8BT

Open Tuesday–Thursday 4–11pm, Friday 2pm–12am, Saturday 12pm–12am, Sunday 2–8pm

The Octagon Centre

The Octagon Centre, Clarkson Street, S10 2TQ

Glass Onion

Glass Onion, 65 Division Street, S1 4GE

Good Good Vintage

Unit 7, Chaucer Yard, Clough Road, S1 4TE

Red Brick Market

Red Brick Market, 2 Clough Road, S1 4TE

The Kelham Flea

Kelham Flea, Unit 1, Riverside Works, Neepsend Lane, S3 8AU

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