Things to Do in Sheffield

⭐ 5.0

Indoor Soft Play

Playtime

Young children up to age 7 can enjoy soft play fun at this Heeley venue, complete with dedicated toddler area, onsite dining and full accessibility including wheelchair access and baby facilities.

⭐ 4.9

Farm Parks

Highland Cows of the Peak Experience

Meet majestic Highland cattle up close at this Peak District farm experience, though families should note limited accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs across the site.

⭐ 4.9

Arts & Crafts Workshops

Pottering Around

Unleash your family's artistic side at this welcoming Hillsborough studio where everyone can decorate ceramics to treasure forever, with accessible facilities and nearby parking available.

⭐ 4.8

Adventure & Activity Centres

Depot Climbing Sheffield

Scale new heights at this fully accessible climbing centre offering routes for all abilities, with on-site refreshments and family-friendly facilities including baby changing areas.

⭐ 4.8

Parks & Play Areas

Ecclesall Woods

South Yorkshire's most expansive natural woodland offers families a chance to spot diverse wildlife and enjoy tree-lined trails, with wheelchair access, on-site dining and convenient parking.

⭐ 4.8

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Fired Arts Craft Cafe

Get creative at this Ecclesall Road pottery studio where families can paint their own ceramics, with convenient onsite parking though accessibility is limited.

⭐ 4.8

Indoor Soft Play

Jungle Monkeys

Adventure-packed soft play centre with onsite restaurant and parking, featuring baby changing facilities and toilets—perfect for energetic youngsters to climb, slide and explore safely indoors.

⭐ 4.8

Climbing & Bouldering

The Climbing Works

Sheffield's indoor bouldering destination features The Mini Works, a purpose-built climbing zone for children, plus toilets with baby changing and an onsite restaurant.

⭐ 4.7

Museums & Galleries

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Step back in time at this fully preserved 18th-century steelworks where families can explore working waterwheels, forges and original machinery, with accessible facilities and onsite refreshments available.

⭐ 4.7

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Budding Picassos Ceramic Cafe

Unleash your family's creativity at this hands-on pottery painting venue in Woodseats, where kids can design their own ceramic masterpieces with onsite parking and baby-changing facilities available.

⭐ 4.7

Arcades & Gaming

Builders Brew Cafe

A welcoming gaming café on East Parade where families can enjoy arcade entertainment alongside freshly prepared food and drinks, with full wheelchair access and pushchair-friendly facilities throughout.

⭐ 4.7

Climbing & Bouldering

Foundry Climbing

Scale exciting walls and routes at this accessible climbing venue featuring onsite parking, toilet facilities, and snacks for refuelling between climbs.

⭐ 4.7

Parks & Play Areas

Graves Park

Sheffield's largest park offers year-round family fun with sports facilities, animal encounters and special events, all completely free to enjoy with parking and café on-site.

⭐ 4.7

Indoor Soft Play

Jungle Mania Play Centre Sheffield

An action-packed soft play venue on Coleford Road where energetic youngsters can burn off steam, featuring climbing frames and play equipment plus an onsite restaurant serving refreshments for hungry families.

⭐ 4.7

Museums & Galleries

Kelham Island Museum

Step into Sheffield's manufacturing heritage at this engaging museum where hands-on displays bring the city's mighty industrial past to life, complete with café and full accessibility.

⭐ 4.7

Museums & Galleries

National Emergency Services Museum

Step into Sheffield's former emergency services station for interactive exhibits that bring police, fire and ambulance history to life through family-friendly activities and authentic vintage vehicles.

⭐ 4.7

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Planet Pot

Get creative as a family at this ceramic cafe where you can paint pottery while enjoying refreshments from the onsite restaurant in Nethergreen.

⭐ 4.7

Indoor Soft Play

Play Valley Sheffield

This Sheffield soft play centre welcomes families with babies and young children, offering fully accessible spaces for wheelchairs and pushchairs, plus convenient baby changing facilities.

⭐ 4.7

Indoor Soft Play

Playmania Sheffield

This imaginative soft play centre on Orgreave Drive features role-play zones including a police station and supermarket, plus an onsite café and accessible facilities for all families.

⭐ 4.7

Parks & Play Areas

Sheffield Botanical Gardens

Explore 19 acres of stunning heritage gardens featuring glasshouses, vibrant seasonal displays and peaceful walking paths perfect for family picnics. Wheelchair accessible with nearby parking and facilities.

⭐ 4.7

Adventure & Activity Centres

The House Skatepark

Roll into action at this dedicated indoor skatepark where young shredders can practise tricks and techniques—remember to pack snacks and drinks for refuelling between sessions.

⭐ 4.7

Sightseeing & Attractions

The Steel Cauldron

Visit this family-friendly spot on Spooner Road offering onsite dining and snacks, with toilet facilities available though baby changing rooms are not provided.

⭐ 4.7

Museums & Galleries

Weston Park Sheffield

This Sheffield green space welcomes families with excellent facilities including wheelchair access, baby changing rooms, and both picnic areas and an onsite restaurant for refreshments.

⭐ 4.7

Adventure & Activity Centres

Yard Ball

This fully accessible activity centre welcomes families with pushchairs and wheelchairs throughout, though visitors should note there are no baby changing facilities or special assistance services on site.