Kelham Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kelham Island
Kelham Island Museum featuring interior views
Kelham Island Museum showing interior views and a bar
Kelham Island Museum featuring interior views and signage
Kelham Island Museum which includes a river or creek

Popular places to visit

Kelham Island Museum which includes signage

Kelham Island Museum

Peruse the array of quirky contraptions and science displays that illustrate Sheffield’s industrial revolution at this intriguing island museum.

Kelham Island Museum
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre

Catch an event at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre during your trip to Sheffield. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
Sheffield City Hall which includes theatre scenes, a fountain and heritage architecture

Sheffield City Hall

Attend a concert at one of three halls in this impressive music venue, which has hosted some of the biggest names to come to Sheffield.

Sheffield City Hall
Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

Explore the campus of Sheffield Hallam University as part of your travels around Sheffield. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Sheffield Hallam University
Crucible Theatre which includes theatre scenes, night scenes and signage

Crucible Theatre

Choose from an exciting program of theater productions and sporting events at the home of Sheffield’s World Snooker Championship.

Crucible Theatre
Lyceum Theatre showing theatre scenes and heritage architecture

Lyceum

Enjoy family-friendly pantomimes, adaptations of Shakespearean plays, live music performances and stand-up comedy shows at this Edwardian-style auditorium.

Lyceum

Activities

A fun and different way to see Sheffield

Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Sheffield with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

AU$49
per traveller
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Sheffield with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
Bar and Club entry Night Pass to multiple venues in Sheffield

Bar and Club entry Night Pass to multiple venues in Sheffield

AU$20
per adult
Bar and Club entry Night Pass to multiple venues in Sheffield
Private Shopping Tour from Sheffield to Outlet East Midlands

Private Shopping Tour from Sheffield to Outlet East Midlands

AU$194
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Sheffield to Outlet East Midlands
Private Shopping Tour from Sheffield to Designer Outlet York

Private Shopping Tour from Sheffield to Designer Outlet York

AU$353
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Sheffield to Designer Outlet York
Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

AU$126
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District

7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District

AU$254
per adult
7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District
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Our pick of the best Kelham Island Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield

4 out of 5
Pinstone Street, 30, Sheffield, England
The price is AU$174 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$174
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Utilita ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (496 reviews)
"Nice room. The body lotion had ran out. I let the person on the desk know when we left but he didn’t make any notes wonder how long it had been like that. Shame as the tiny bit I did get out smelt lovely. Would’ve asked for more but only there one night."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa

Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield, England
The price is AU$156 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$156
per night
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chesterfield. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8/10 Very Good! (947 reviews)
"Lovely spa area at a charge of £15 per person. Water pressure in our shower wasn’t great however our room was located at the end of the hotel. Nice location"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield

4 out of 5
119 Eyre Street, Sheffield, England
The price is AU$128 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$128
per night
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,150 reviews)
"Comfortable room but breakfast was pretty poor"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
WILDES INNS

WILDES INNS

4 out of 5
Worksop Road, Clowne, Chesterfield, England
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chesterfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"very eadycto check in"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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Novotel Sheffield Centre

Novotel Sheffield Centre

4 out of 5
50 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, England
The price is AU$135 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$135
per night
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Standard room although a little dated but comfortable enough for one night."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Novotel Sheffield Centre
Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel

Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel

4 out of 5
Victoria Quays, Furnival Road, Sheffield, England
The price is AU$134 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$134
per night
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (709 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with helpful staff. Had booked three twin rooms but when we arrived one was a double. Sorted out very quickly by the staff who were very helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kelham Island

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Neepsend

Neepsend might not have many top sights, but Kelham Island Museum and Sheffield City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Neepsend
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Sheffield City Centre

4/5(4 area reviews)

Sheffield City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sheffield City Hall or Peace Gardens.

Sheffield City Centre
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Sharrow

While there might not be top attractions in Sharrow, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sheffield Botanical Gardens and Bramall Lane.

Sharrow
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Walkley

Though Walkley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rivelin Valley Nature Trail and Owlerton Stadium.

Walkley
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Broomhill

Though Broomhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sheffield Botanical Gardens and Weston Park Museum.

Broomhill
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Photo by Martin Speck (CC BY-SA)

Attercliffe

You'll enjoy the restaurants and theatres in Attercliffe. You might want to make time for a stop at English Institute of Sport Sheffield or IceSheffield.

Attercliffe

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