Sheffield Castle Excavation and River Sheaf Tours

As part of the creation of a multi-million pound new park in the historic area of Castlegate, this is your chance to see the newly revealed remains of Sheffield Castle, buried for around 400 years and to learn about the exciting future for the River Sheaf, also soon to be uncovered for the first time in over 100 years as part of the new park. Join us to learn about the history of the Castle and what recent excavations have unearthed as well as how we ‘lost’ the Sheaf plus some surprising gems of Castlegate’s more recent hidden history.

These tours are part of the Castlegate Festival 2024 and are funded by Sheffield City Council and the Sheffield Business Improvement District.

Tours will take place on Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2024.

This is a unique opportunity to see an archaeological site and learn about Sheffield’s history while exploring the excavations and the river Sheaf. The Castlegate area has changed dramatically over hundreds or years from castle to slaughterhouses, bowling green to steel works, and from Sheffield market to its current state. The site is now moving on to an exciting new chapter and work is underway to redevelop the area into a park.

During the first half of these tours, we will explore the recent archaeological works, before then moving on to focus on the River Sheaf in the second half.

**All tours are fully booked**

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1130-1300 & 1500-1630 | Fully booked

Sunday 08 September:

1130-1300 & 1500-1630 | Fully booked

Saturday 14 September:

1130-1300 & 1500-1630 | Fully booked

Sunday 15 September:

1130-1300 & 1500-1630 | Fully booked

Location & directions

Exchange Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1

Directions:

We will meet in the Castlegate area of Sheffield. Details of the meeting point will be emailed to attendees before their chosen tour date.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

All tours are now fully booked.

Booking contact name:

Natasha Bramall

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/wessex-archaeology-17547933664

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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