Popular places to visit

Sheffield City Hall
Attend a concert at one of three halls in this impressive music venue, which has hosted some of the biggest names to come to Sheffield.

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
Catch an event at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre during your trip to Sheffield. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Crucible Theatre
Choose from an exciting program of theater productions and sporting events at the home of Sheffield’s World Snooker Championship.

Sheffield Hallam University
Explore the campus of Sheffield Hallam University as part of your travels around Sheffield. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Lyceum
Enjoy family-friendly pantomimes, adaptations of Shakespearean plays, live music performances and stand-up comedy shows at this Edwardian-style auditorium.

Kelham Island Museum
Peruse the array of quirky contraptions and science displays that illustrate Sheffield’s industrial revolution at this intriguing island museum.
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Top hotels in Walkley

Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel
All great
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
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Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa
We only stayed one night as we were up to visit our pup for the first time. We had no serious negatives about the hotel with the only exception to a bit more character in the room. Our room was a spacious double, which was clean with a very large, comfortable kingsize. We did book a table in the ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield by IHG
The room was an excellent size, easy to get to, and easy to park. Room service was ok, as long as the bar is not busy. The noise from the road was a bit noisy, if your room is at the front of the hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
Stayed for 1 night, location is perfect centrally,Room was clean , a bit on the small side , staff were helpful and extended our check out till 2 pm for free and underground parking was perfect and free for disabled blue badge while normally it cost £10. still miss few things for a 4 star hotel; ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

ibis budget Sheffield Arena
Really happy with the room and service
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Walkley
Hillsborough
Hillsborough is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hillsborough Stadium and Owlerton Stadium.

Neepsend
Neepsend might not have many top sights, but Kelham Island Museum and Sheffield City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Broomhill
Though Broomhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Crookes Park and Sheffield Botanical Gardens.

Kelham Island
When in Kelham Island, you can plan a visit to Kelham Island Museum and O2 Academy, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sheffield City Hall or Peace Gardens.
Longley
When in Longley, you can plan a visit to Owlerton Stadium and Hillsborough Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



