Bowden Housteads Woods, Sheffield

Name: Bowden Housteads Woods
Address: Sheffield, United Kingdom

#117 among attractions in Sheffield

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Bowden Housteads Woods are situated between Darnall and Handsworth, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. the woods are encircled by Sheffield Outer Ring Road, Sheffield Parkway and Handsworth Road. The woods are classified as ancient woodlands, having been in existence since the 17th century, the Car Brook flows through the wooded area. Spring brings a carpet of bluebells. The woods are a Local Nature Reserve. ()

Elevation: 325 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°22'38"N, 1°24'13"W

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DarnallSheffield United Kingdom

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Bowden Housteads Woods – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Catherine of Siena, High Hazels Park, Tinsley Park Cemetery, St Mary's Church.

1.1 miS
Church
St Catherine of Siena, Sheffield
29 min walk • St Catherine of Siena is an Anglican church in the Richmond district of Sheffield in England.
0.6 miNE
Park
High Hazels Park, Sheffield
17 min walk • High Hazels Park is a 20-hectare parkland area in Darnall, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Since the 19th century, Darnall has been a centre of the coal and steel industry in Sheffield.
1.1 miN
Cemetery
Tinsley Park Cemetery, Sheffield
29 min walk • Tinsley Park Cemetery is one of the city of Sheffield's many cemeteries. It was opened in 1882, and covers 19 acres. The cemetery is still open to burials, and since the first burial on 2 June 1882 over 59,000 burials have taken place.
0.9 miSE
Gothic architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Sheffield
23 min walk • St Mary's Church in Handsworth, South Yorkshire, is a Church of England parish church about 3+1⁄2 miles east of the centre of Sheffield, England.
~1240 ftS
Monuments and statues
Parkway Man, Sheffield
6 min walk • The Parkway Man, also known locally as "Iron Henry" is a statue located in Bowden Housteads Woods in the Handsworth district of Sheffield, England. The statue is visible from the road, and can be seen by people driving on Sheffield Parkway. The statue can also be viewed using public footpaths in the woods.
1.2 miNE
Park
Advanced Manufacturing Park, Rotherham
32 min walk • The Advanced Manufacturing Park is a 150-acre manufacturing technology park in Waverley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England.
0.5 miN
Street
Handsworth Road, Sheffield
13 min walk • Handsworth Road is located in Sheffield, England. Handsworth Road is a road located in Handsworth in the city of Sheffield. The road passes under the Sheffield Parkway before meeting up with Main Road in Darnall. A number of listed buildings are located on the road including St.
1.4 miNW
Bridge, Street
Staniforth Road, Sheffield
35 min walk • Staniforth Road is located in Sheffield, England. It connects the Attercliffe and Darnall areas of the city. Historically the road has been used as a shopping street, with notable businesses being present over the years, including a cinema.
0.4 miNW
Square
Sheffield Outer Ring Road, Sheffield
11 min walk • Sheffield Outer Ring Road is one of two main routes circumventing Sheffield, England, a partial ring around Sheffield City Centre and its suburbs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bowden Housteads Woods?

Nearby attractions include Parkway Man, Sheffield (6 min walk), Sheffield Outer Ring Road, Sheffield (11 min walk), Handsworth Road, Sheffield (13 min walk), High Hazels Park, Sheffield (17 min walk).

How to get to Bowden Housteads Woods by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bowden Housteads Woods:

Bus

Handsworth/Sheffield Parkway • Lines: 74A (9 min walk)

Train

Darnall (16 min walk)

Tram

Attercliffe • Lines: Tt, Yell (39 min walk)