Holy Cross Church, Sheffield

Name: Holy Cross Church
Address: Sheffield, United Kingdom

#119 among attractions in Sheffield

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Holy Cross Church, Gleadless Valley, is a Church of England church building in the City of Sheffield, England. It is situated on Spotswood Mount and is a distinctive building constructed in 1964/65 and designed by the architects Braddock & Martin-Smith. It is positioned in a spectacular position among the houses on the Rollestone hillside. It has a canted front which is triangular in shape which has a large white cross at its apex. The interior features full height stained glass windows of the Virgin Mary and St John by John Baker Ltd. ()

Completed: 1965 (59 years ago)Coordinates: 53°21'5"N, 1°26'45"W

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Gleadless ValleySheffield United Kingdom

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Holy Cross Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sheaf House Stadium, Bishops' House, Graves Park, Norfolk Heritage Park.

1.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Sheaf House Stadium, Sheffield
39 min walk • Sheaf House Stadium is a sports facility that constitutes an important element of the cityscape of Sheffield in the United Kingdom. As a primarily football arena, this stadium is a place where local fans and sports enthusiasts can gather to support their teams...
1 miW
Timber-framed Elizabethan house and museum
Bishops' House, Sheffield
26 min walk • Nestled in the leafy suburb of Meersbrook in Sheffield, United Kingdom, Bishops' House stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This museum, housed in one of the oldest buildings in Sheffield, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the domestic life...
1.5 miSW
Park, Playground
Graves Park, Sheffield
39 min walk • Graves Park is a large parkland area in the South of Sheffield, between the districts of Norton, Woodseats and Meadowhead. The park was developed by Alderman J. G.
1.3 miN
Park
Norfolk Heritage Park, Sheffield
32 min walk • Norfolk Heritage Park is a 28 hectares public park in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England surrounded by the Norfolk Park residential suburb.
1.2 miW
Park, Playground, Skate park
Meersbrook Park, Sheffield
30 min walk • Meersbrook Park is set on a steep hillside in Meersbrook, Sheffield, England, offering panoramic views over central Sheffield to the north. Within the park are two historic buildings: Bishops' House and Meersbrook Hall.
1.4 miNW
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Madina Mosque, Sheffield
37 min walk • The Madina Mosque or Madina Masjid, also known as the "Wolseley Road Mosque", is the first purpose-built mosque in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. After some problems with funding, the project was completed in October 2006.
1 miSW
53°20'24"N • 1°27'33"W
Lees Hall Golf Club, Sheffield
25 min walk • Golf
1.3 miSW
Gothic architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
St James, Sheffield
34 min walk • St James, Norton is the Church of England parish church of the Norton district of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.
1.2 miNW
Farm
Heeley City Farm, Sheffield
31 min walk • Heeley City Farm is a city farm in the district of Heeley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It is a community-based and led training, employment and youth enterprise.
1.3 miW
Cemetery
Norton Cemetery, Sheffield
32 min walk • Norton Cemetery is one of the city of Sheffield's many cemeteries. It was opened on 6 June 1869, and covers 6 acres. Norton is a smaller cemetery running along two alleys spanning to the right and the left from the two gate houses.
0.8 miE
Memorial
Gleadless War Memorial, Sheffield
20 min walk • The Gleadless War Memorial is a Grade-II listed war memorial located on Hollinsend Road at Gleadless, Sheffield. The statue, which depicts a life size sandstone British soldier dressed in a First World War uniform, was put in place during the 1920s.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Holy Cross Church?

Nearby attractions include Herdings Twin Towers, Sheffield (16 min walk), Gleadless War Memorial, Sheffield (20 min walk), Heeley, Sheffield (24 min walk).

How to get to Holy Cross Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holy Cross Church:

Bus

Leighton Road/Spotswood Mount • Lines: 11A (2 min walk)
Blackstock Road/Bankwood Road • Lines: 1, 11 (3 min walk)

Tram

Herdings Park • Lines: Purp (18 min walk)
Arbourthorne Road • Lines: Blue, Purp (22 min walk)