Tourists who come to Sheffield with kids, a couple of tips on where you can go and where to have fun with them.
Water Park "Ponds Forge"
Come splash from the soul in this water park! The best place in Sheffield for swimming and fun with the whole family. In 2 covered pools, there are cool ridges, and the slides are quieter, and the waves that begin here from time to time and where you can sow and express that you are on the sea coast. You can jump into a circle and quietly swim on the "river" that surrounds the main pool. For parents with babies, there is also a pool smaller with a mini-fountain and merry dolphins (toys, of course)! There are all the conditions for the disabled. There is a water cafe where you can eat hot dishes, sandwiches, salads, panini, all this with soft drinks, including tea or coffee, as well as a number of children's dishes. If you are worried that you have not taken anything to swim with you, then in the store in the complex you can buy swimsuits, as well as glasses, wipers, clips for the nose, etc. Do not forget with you some cash - in particular, coin at £ 1 for lockers (returns after swimming)
Address: Sheaf Street (just a 5-minute walk from Sheffield Railway Station and 3 minutes walk from Sheffield Interchange, Central Bus Station)
Tickets: Adults £ 4.55, children £ 2.95, family (2 adults and up to 3 children) - £ 14.40, children under 5 years old - free
Schedule: Every day, except for some holidays, 11: 00-19: 00
QUASAR SHEFFIELD (Quasar Sheffield)
This is a lasertag center. Who is not aware, Lasertag is a laser battle, a high-tech game in real time and space. After such a game there are no bruises and bruises, but the sharp sensations are guaranteed! Interesting experience for the whole family!
Address: 4 Bank Street
Tickets: 1 game - £ 4, 2 games - £ 6, there are discounts for families
Work schedule: Mon-Fri 11: 00-22: 00, Sat 09: 00-22: 00, SKU 10: 00-20: 00
Megakidz Game Center (Megakidz Indoor Play Center)
One of the favorite Sheffield gaming complexes, designed specifically for children under 8 years old. It is located inside a large entertainment center. It reigns a friendly atmosphere, relaxing atmosphere and excellent conditions for parents and their children - slides, labyrinths, trampolines and toys.
Address: The Megacentre, Bernard Road
Work schedule: Mon-Sat 10: 00-16: 00, Sat 13: 00-17: 30
Skate Central Of Sheffield)
It is a family oriented, a modern center where you can try to ride roller skates. In addition to easy riding, there are peculiar thematic parties here. And on Thursday evening (from 6 to 9 pm) and on Friday evening (from 7 to 10 pm) there are large evening skiing with music, multicolored lighting, in short, disco on the rollers. Also on this site there are regular sports games, for example, T-shirt, basketball matches - and all this on the rollers, and everyone can participate there. Winners prizes! Rolled rollers in the center costs £ 2 per person.
Address: Queens Road
Entrance tickets: Thursday (parties for the whole family) - 17: 00-20: 00 - £ 3.50; Party on Friday 19: 00-22: 00- £ 3.50; Party on Saturday or Sunday for the whole family 14: 00-16: 00- £ 3.50;
Work schedule: Thursday Sunday and daily during the holidays, 10: 30-16: 00
Kelham Museum (Kelham Island Museum)
The museum was opened in 1982. Inside you can see photos and archival materials telling about the industrial stories of Sheffield. Located in one of the oldest industrial areas of the city, the museum stands on an artificial island, which is more than 900 years old. Go to the museum to take a fresh look at the sights of the city. Stroll by interactive gallery, telling about the history of production and related professions.
Address: Alma Street
Entrance tickets: Adults: £ 4.50, pensioners - £ 3.50, persons up to 16 years old (but necessarily accompanied by adults).
Work schedule: Mon-Thu 10: 00-16: 00, VSK 11600-16: 45, on Friday and Saturday the museum is closed
Climbing Center (Foundry Climbing)
Offers more than 200 routes for beginner and professional climbers. More than 1100 sq.m. Clutter under the roof. The club is divided into sections by the ages. There is a Spider Club - for children 7-11 years old, Young Climbers Club - for children 11-17 years old, adult club (18 years old). There are family sessions, as well as in the club great celebrating birthdays. The center has a cafe with hot and cold drinks, as well as snacks and homemade pastries. In the winter season, there are only hot food, cooked to order - panini, potatoes in uniform, homemade soups, etc.
Address: 45 MOWBRAY STREET
Entrance tickets: 12 £ 2 hours, the price includes training and equipment rental.
Work schedule: in winter: Mon-Fri 10: 00-20: 00, Sat and Sid 10: 00-20: 00; Summer - Mon-Pyat 10: 00-20: 00, Sat and Sid 10: 00-18: 00
Norfolk Heritage Park (Norfolk Heritage Park)
This is the 30 hectare of the Victorian Park of more than 30 hectares, where you can find playground games for those who are more than or less than 8 years old, as well as numerous sports fields and cafes. The playground for the smallest offers swings and slides, while a separate platform for the older babes offers sharp entertainment. There are also football fields in the park, 2 fields for bowling and a multifunctional gaming area. There are cultural events and concerts in the park, including the free community events (Sheffield Fayre) in August. There are in the park and the covered area for rainy days.
Address: Guildford Ave
How to get there: on the Blue Line, Blue Route and Purple Line tram station to Park Grange or Park Grange Croft.
The entrance is free
Schedule: Daily from dawn to sunset. Cafe is open daily from 11 am to 16:00 (closed for Christmas and New Year)
Weston Park Museum Park (Weston Park Museum)
An interesting museum equipped with modern technologies that will be interesting and adults and children. From Egyptian mummies to polar bears, live ants and bees - all this can be seen near and learn more about everything in the world in this museum. Amazing collections of various and unusual treasures that can be seen in the museum, impressive!
Address: Western Bank, Weston Park (in the south of the park)
Route: On the tram of Blue Line, Blue Route, Yellow Line or Yellow Route to University Of Sheffield Station