Graves Park: Finding lost Norton Park - Digging Deeper For All Heritage Walk
Graves Park, Top of Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8QA
Starting at the main entrance to Graves Park at the top of Derbyshire Lane/Cobnar Road, join us for a guided walk through Graves Park following parts of the Old London Road, the ancient Holloway and the old public footpath, identifying features of ecological, historic and archaeological interest. As you walk, find out about landscapes, ancient woodlands and ancient settlements. Topics included will cover archaeology, history and ecology. Along the way, we will follow old paths to the ponds, explore water sources and waterways and will finish at the Rose Garden Café. The walk will also share information discovered during our recent National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project, including some details about the park never before included in previous walks!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 10.30-12.30
- Sunday 15 September:
- 10.30-12.30
Location & directions
Graves Park, Top of Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8QA
- Directions:
- The walk starts at the Derbyshire Lane entrance to Graves Park at the top of Derbyshire Lane, at the junction with Cobnar Road and Hemsworth Road. Local bus stops nearby are for the 18 and 18a, the 20 bus stops at the top of Warminster Road nearby. Various buses run along Chesterfield Road and Meadowhead; it's a steep climb up Cobnar Road to the start of the walk, however. Car parking is available at the sports pavilion car park at the top of Cobnar Road (only accessible from Derbyshire Lane/Hemsworth Road route). The main car park to Graves Park is accessed at the bottom of Bunting Nook/top of Warminster Road and is pay and display. There is also car parking at the Charles Ashmore entrance to the park.
- Contact on day:
- Caroline Dewar
- Telephone number:
- +447967146187
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
It's a big park - facilities are widespread! Toilets are situated at the café. The walks are at a leisurely pace. The walk will utilise well established footpaths, there is only one location where there will be a deviation from the path. This is in an area of relatively level grassland. The route is gently undulating with occasional slopes; some areas might be uneven or muddy, depending on the weather at that time of year. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. A drink may be necessary.
Additional information
The walk combines local history and archaeology with ecology and takes place in Graves Park, a large 200 acre public park, which includes ancient woodland and open spaces.
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
