Graves Park, Sheffield

Name: Graves Park
Address: Woodland Road, Sheffield, S8 8PD, United Kingdom

#45 among attractions in Sheffield

Park, Relax in park, Playground

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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. Graves between 1926 and 1936, to protect the thousand year old woodland from building development. Mr Graves donated the 100.362 hectares park to the city. ()

Elevation: 633 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°20'11"N, 1°28'19"W

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Woodland RoadGraves ParkSheffield S8 8PD United Kingdom

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Graves Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bishops' House, Meersbrook Park, Millhouses Park, Beauchief Abbey.

1 miN
Timber-framed Elizabethan house and museum
Bishops' House, Sheffield
27 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...
1.2 miN
Park, Playground, Skate park
Meersbrook Park, Sheffield
31 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.
1.3 miW
Park
Millhouses Park, Sheffield
33 min walk • Millhouses Park is a public urban park located in the Millhouses neighbourhood in south of Sheffield, England. It is a 12.87-hectare park stretching approximately 0.75 miles along the floor of the valley of the River Sheaf, sandwiched between Abbeydale Road South and the railway tracks of the Midland Main Line.
1.2 miW
Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Beauchief Abbey, Sheffield
31 min walk • Beauchief Abbey is a medieval monastic house now serving as a parish church in the southern suburbs of Sheffield, England. Beauchief is pronounced bee-chiff.
0.6 miNE
53°20'24"N • 1°27'33"W
Lees Hall Golf Club, Sheffield
15 min walk • Golf
0.4 miE
Gothic architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
St James, Sheffield
11 min walk • St James, Norton is the Church of England parish church of the Norton district of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.
0.7 miN
Cemetery
Norton Cemetery, Sheffield
19 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.
1.5 miNE
Church
Holy Cross Church, Sheffield
39 min walk • 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.
0.8 miE
Park
Oakes Park, Sheffield
21 min walk • Oakes Park is a privately owned, historic park land in the green-belt area of south Sheffield. It contains 15 private homes as well as a 17th-century English country house which now operates as The Oakes Holiday Centre, a Christian, residential activity centre for young people between the ages of 8 and 18.
0.9 miN
Church
St Paul's Church and Centre, Sheffield
24 min walk • St Paul's Church and Centre is a Parish Church in the Church of England Diocese of Sheffield located at the junction of Norton Lees Lane and Angerford Avenue, just above Meersbrook Park.
1.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Hutcliffe Wood, Sheffield
28 min walk • Hutcliffe Wood and Marriott Wood are two areas of ancient woodland in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. They occupy the steep southeastern side of the Abbeydale valley between Archer Road and Abbey Lane, separated by the River Sheaf and the railway line from Millhouses Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Graves Park?

Nearby attractions include St James, Sheffield (11 min walk), Norton Cemetery, Sheffield (19 min walk), Oakes Park, Sheffield (21 min walk).

How to get to Graves Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Graves Park:

Bus

Meadowhead/Charles Ashmore Road • Lines: 75 (9 min walk)
Chesterfield Road/Cobnar Road • Lines: 75, 76, X17, X71 (10 min walk)