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Family Friendly Activities in Sheffield This Weekend

Published By Armarni Turton

Sheffield City Centre is the perfect place for a family day out, have a look through our top picks of family friendly activities this weekend..

The Light Cinema

The Light Cinema Multicoloured seating, located in Sheffield City Centre
(credit: The Light Cinema)

If you fancy a family trip to the cinema this weekend, look no further than The Light Cinema in Sheffield City Centre. With special family tickets at £3 for family favourites and £5 for new releases, sit back with a warm box of popcorn and enjoy a film on the big screen. If you're feeling peckish afterwards, the cinema complex hosts a variety of popular restaurants including Nando's and Gourmet Burger Kitchen. 

Multiple multi-storey car parks are a short walk away, including special prices for The Light Cinema customers at Eyre Street Car Park (ask a member of staff for details).

The Light Cinema | The Moor, Sheffield City Centre, S1 4PF | Opening times vary, check website for screening times

National Emergency Services Museum

Victorian Fire engines on display at National Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield City Centre
(National Emergency Services Museum)

For a fun, educational family activity in Sheffield City Centre, head over to the National Emergency Services Museum and enjoy over 200 years of emergency services' history.

Interactive exhibitions include a Mountain Rescue climbing wall, full sized lifeboat and Victorian jail cell. The museum also hosts a souvenir giftshop and cafe. For family tickets, visit the website. Free entry for kids under 3 and 999 staff (see website for acceptable ID).

No onsite parking however there are multiple multi-storey car parks in the vicinity.

National Emergency Services Museum | The Old Police/Fire Station, West Bar, Sheffield City Centre, S3 8PT | Wed - Sun: 10am-4pm (last entry at 3pm)

Sheffield Winter Garden

Inside of Sheffield City Centre's Winter Gardens giant greenhouse with view of tropical plants
(credit: IzaD KasmijaN)

Don't let the cold weather stop you from seeing some greenery, visit the multi-award winning Winter Garden. Featuring over 2,500 plants from around the world and hidden sculptures amongst the foliage, the Winter Garden is a beautiful setting for an indoor picnic, or a visit to the charming Zooby's cafe.

Visitors can also enjoy all exhibitions in Millennium Galleries for free, including the current Viking Exhibition. Located in Sheffield City Centre, the Winter Garden is a stone's throw away from the scenic Peace Gardens (although we advise waiting until warmer weather before a dip in the fountains).

Multiple parking options nearby.

Sheffield Winter Garden | 90 Surrey St, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2LH | Mon - Sat: 8am-8pm, Sun: 8am-6pm