National Centre for Popular Music, Sheffield

Name: National Centre for Popular Music
Address: Sheffield, United Kingdom

#287 among attractions in Sheffield

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The National Centre for Popular Music was a museum in Sheffield, England, for pop and rock music and contemporary culture generally, a £15 million project largely funded with contributions from the National Lottery, which opened on 1 March 1999, and closed in June 2000. However, the plan for the centre was devised in the mid-1980s and Sheffield City Council were aiming to raise the money for it in April 1993 so the concept long predated the Tony Blair / Cool Britannia era of which it was seen as a notable failure. ()

Completed: 1999 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 53°22'39"N, 1°27'58"W

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National Centre for Popular Music – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Leadmill, Sheffield Town Hall, Millennium Gallery, Crucible Theatre.

~550 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Leadmill, Sheffield
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~1300 ftNW
Architecture, City hall, Tudor Revival architecture
Sheffield Town Hall, Sheffield
7 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...
~730 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
4 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...
~1250 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Convention center
Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
7 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...
~350 ftNE
Square
Sheaf Square, Sheffield
2 min walk • Sheaf Square serves as a welcoming gateway to Sheffield, a vibrant city in the United Kingdom renowned for its industrial heritage and green spaces. As an urban plaza, Sheaf Square is not only a functional space that accommodates the ebb and flow of daily commuters...
~1160 ftNW
Square, Garden, Park
Peace Gardens, Sheffield
6 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...
~180 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Showroom Cinema, Sheffield
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sheffield's cultural quarter, the Showroom Cinema stands as a beacon for film enthusiasts and a testament to the city's dedication to the arts. As one of the largest independent cinemas in the United Kingdom, Showroom Cinema is more than just a...
~1170 ftN
Cinema, Nightlife
Odeon Luxe, Sheffield
6 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.
~1280 ftN
Nightlife, Bars and clubs, Music venue
O2 Academy Sheffield, Sheffield
7 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.
~1180 ftNW
Church
St Paul's Church, Sheffield
6 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.
~1070 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
6 min walk • The Lyceum is a 1,068-seat theatre in the City of Sheffield, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Centre for Popular Music?

Nearby attractions include Yorkshire ArtSpace, Sheffield (1 min walk), Butchers Wheel, Sheffield (2 min walk), Site Gallery, Sheffield (2 min walk), Sheaf Square, Sheffield (2 min walk).

How to get to National Centre for Popular Music by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Centre for Popular Music:

Bus

Paternoster Row/Charles Street • Lines: 181, 218, 257, 271, 272, 56, 65, X17 (1 min walk)
Leadmill Road/Sheffield Station SS4 • Lines: 80A (2 min walk)

Train

Sheffield (5 min walk)

Tram

Sheffield Station / Sheffield Hallam University • Lines: Blue, Purp (6 min walk)
Granville Road / The Sheffield College • Lines: Blue, Purp (8 min walk)