Kelham Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kelham Island
Popular places to visit
Kelham Island Museum
Peruse the array of quirky contraptions and science displays that illustrate Sheffield’s industrial revolution at this intriguing island museum.
Crucible Theatre
Choose from an exciting program of theater productions and sporting events at the home of Sheffield’s World Snooker Championship.
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.
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.
Sheffield Town Hall
Capture photos of the elegant façade and peruse the intriguing trinkets and treasures in this structure overlooking the Peace Gardens.
Activities
Bar and Club entry Night Pass to multiple venues in Sheffield
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Sheffield with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
Private Shopping Tour from Sheffield to Outlet East Midlands
Private Shopping Tour from Sheffield to Designer Outlet York
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Our pick of the best Kelham Island Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
Everything we needed for a two night break in Sheffield. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable and the air conditioning creaked when it heated up at 6am which was annoying, but still a nice stay.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel
Good room, staff, breakfast. Dinner menu very limited with nothing suitable for us so we had to dine elsewhere. Room for improvement here🤔
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
Friendly staff, very quick check in. The hotel was spotless, could not hear any other visitors. Would book here again.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
ibis Budget Sheffield Centre St Marys Gate
Fairly spacious room, basic but that's what I paid for. Comfortable bed and a good bathroom. Relatively quiet considering the location.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa
Rooms are spread out through a sprawling building. Lots of long corridors and up and down stairs. Having said that, the rooms are nice, bed comfy, and clean. Breakfast was also good, but not exceptional.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Leopold Hotel
Great location but hotel is badly let down by poor room. We had a shower which didn’t drain therefore flooded the bathroom also the sink didn’t drain. The wardrobe was very difficult to close, the WiFi was weak so could not get connected. The decor was scruffy and we could not get the heating to ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kelham Island
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.
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.
Walkley
Though Walkley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rivelin Valley Nature Trail and Owlerton Stadium.
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.
Attercliffe
You'll enjoy the restaurants and theatres in Attercliffe. You might want to make time for a stop at English Institute of Sport Sheffield or IceSheffield.
Sharrow
While there might not be top attractions in Sharrow, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bramall Lane and Crookes Park.
