Millennium Square, Sheffield

Name: Millennium Square
Address: Sheffield, United Kingdom

#164 among attractions in Sheffield

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Millennium Square is a modern city square in Sheffield, England. It was created as part of the Heart of the City project that began in 1998 and has become a central feature in Sheffield's redeveloped city centre. It contains fountains in the shape of steel spheres, recalling Sheffield's past as a centre of the steel making industry, whilst linking with the fountains of the Peace Gardens, as well as Sheaf Square, Hallam Square and Barkers Pool. The square forms part of the 'Gold Route', designed by Sheffield City Council to guide visitors through the city centre from Sheffield Station to Devonshire Green. ()

Coordinates: 53°22'47"N, 1°28'7"W

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Central SheffieldSheffield United Kingdom

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Millennium Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sheffield Town Hall, Millennium Gallery, Crucible Theatre, Peace Gardens.

~350 ftNW
Architecture, City hall, Tudor Revival architecture
Sheffield Town Hall, Sheffield
2 min walk • Sheffield Town Hall stands as a distinguished emblem of governance and history in the heart of Sheffield, United Kingdom. This grandiose building, completed in 1897, is an exquisite example of Victorian architecture and has served as the seat of local government for...
~350 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
2 min walk • The Millennium Gallery is a vibrant cultural destination nestled in the heart of Sheffield, United Kingdom. This modern museum, which opened its doors in 2001, has rapidly become a centerpiece for the city's cultural landscape, attracting art aficionados and curious...
~500 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Convention center
Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
3 min walk • The Crucible Theatre, nestled in the heart of Sheffield, United Kingdom, stands as a beacon of cultural and artistic excellence. Since its opening in 1971, this esteemed venue has become synonymous with world-class theatre and is renowned for hosting the annual World...
~230 ftNW
Square, Garden, Park
Peace Gardens, Sheffield
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sheffield, the Peace Gardens is an urban oasis that stands as a testament to the city's commitment to tranquility and communal space. This charming square, which was redesigned and reopened in 1998, has since become a beloved feature of the...
~780 ftW
Square
Barker's Pool, Sheffield
4 min walk • Barker's Pool is a public city square and street in the centre of the City of Sheffield, England. The focus of Barker's Pool is the Grade II* listed 90-foot-tall war memorial that was unveiled on 28 October 1925 to commemorate the First World War.
~830 ftNE
Cinema, Nightlife
Odeon Luxe, Sheffield
4 min walk • Odeon Sheffield is a multiplex cinema located at Arundel Gate in Sheffield city centre, South Yorkshire, England, adjacent to the city's O2 Academy. It is operated by Odeon Cinemas and has ten screens. Screen 1 is the largest, having 252 seats, and is the only one with 3D capability.
~850 ftNE
Nightlife, Bars and clubs, Music venue
O2 Academy Sheffield, Sheffield
5 min walk • The O2 Academy Sheffield, is a live music venue in the centre of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It is a £3 million refurbishment of the former "Roxy Nightclub" and opened on 11 April 2008.
~310 ftW
Church
St Paul's Church, Sheffield
2 min walk • St Paul's Church, Sheffield, was a chapel of ease to Sheffield Parish Church. By 1700, Sheffield's population had reached 5,000, and a second Anglican place of worship was required to house a growing congregation.
~820 ftW
Memorial
Sheffield War Memorial, Sheffield
4 min walk • The Sheffield War Memorial also known as Sheffield Cenotaph, is a Grade II* listed war memorial located at Barker's Pool, Sheffield, standing to the south of Sheffield City Hall, which is also Grade II* listed.
~520 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
3 min walk • The Lyceum is a 1,068-seat theatre in the City of Sheffield, England.
~940 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
5 min walk • Sheffield City Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Sheffield, England in Barker's Pool, one of the city's central squares.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Millennium Square?

Nearby attractions include Sheffield Winter Garden, Sheffield (1 min walk), St Paul's Place, Sheffield (1 min walk), Peace Gardens, Sheffield (2 min walk), St Paul's Tower, Sheffield (2 min walk).

How to get to Millennium Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Millennium Square:

Bus

Arundel Gate/Charles Street CS3 • Lines: 6, 80, X1 (2 min walk)
Arundel Gate AG10 • Lines: 20, X17 (3 min walk)

Tram

Cathedral • Lines: Blue, Purp, Tt, Yell (6 min walk)
City Hall • Lines: Blue, Yell (6 min walk)

Train

Sheffield (8 min walk)