Sheffield Town Hall 'Behind the Scenes' Tour
Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2HH
Sheffield's Victorian town hall is one of just five Grade I listed buildings in Sheffield. This guided tour will take you behind the scenes to see the wonderful stonework, striking Italian marble, elegant mosaic floors and incredible ornate plaster ceilings of the city's premier civic building.
The tour will be led by Cllr Janet Ridler, Sheffield City Council's Heritage Champion, who will tell you about some of the famous people who have visited Sheffield Town Hall, such as Queen Victoria and Winston Churchill. You'll see rare artefacts and collections, visit the impressive civic rooms, and discover the stories of the Lord Mayors who had a great influence on Sheffield's development, such as Mark Firth, John Graves, and George Bassett.
You'll also visit the Victorian Council Chamber with its original desks and furnishings, the heart of civic decision making in Sheffield for over 125 years, the scene of many historic moments including the Sheffield Pals enrolling at the start of WW1 in 1914. And you'll get the chance to pose for a photo sitting on the historic Lord Mayor's throne!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- tour 10.30-11.30
Location & directions
Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2HH
- Directions:
- Meet outside the main entrance to the Town Hall on Pinstone Street.
- Contact on day:
- Janet Ridler
- Telephone number:
- +447468701684
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Tickets must be prebooked on Eventbrite, numbers limited.
- Booking contact name:
- Janet Ridler
- Booking telephone number:
- +447468701684
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheffield-town-hall-behind-the-scenes-tour-tickets-937528562167
- Booking opens:
- 17 Aug 2024 11:00 AM
Accessibility details
Please let us know in advance if you will be atteding in a wheelchair or have mobility difficulties so that we can accommodate your visit smoothly on the day.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
