Heritage Open Days 2023: Tours of Kelham Island, Neepsend and Yellow Arch Studios
This year’s Heritage Open Days will see Kelham Island Walks running two walking tours and offering a chance to see inside recording and music venue Yellow Arch Studios. The tours on offer include not only the regular Kelham Island Walk, but a chance to try out a brand new walking tour around Neepsend. Tickets are free, but limited, and must be booked online in advance. Tickets will be available from 5pm on 24 August 2023.
Tues 12 September, 6pm - Kelham Island Walking Tour
This is the regular walking tour of Kelham Island that is available throughout the year. The walk brings to life one of Sheffield’s first industrial districts. You’ll discover its buildings, stories about its history, the successes and the tragedies of the people who made it what it is, and an insight into the place today.
Further details and how to book your place here
Thurs 14 September, 6pm - Neepsend Walking Tour
This is a brand new walk that has been in the makings for about 18 months. This walk brings to life the story of how Neepsend grew from a small hamlet by the river to a thriving working class community. Today it is still a vibrant part of Sheffield, but its past is still there to see if you know where to look.
Further details and how to book your place here
Sun 17 September, 10.45am, 12.45pm and 2.15pm - Yellow Arch Studios tours
Working with Yellow Arch Studios, Kelham Island Walks is offering the opportunity to visit this hub of Sheffield’s music scene guided by one of its founders Andy Cook. Yellow Arch Studios is now one of Sheffield's top live music and recording venues, but the building dates back to the 1870s when it was a part of Sheffield's industry. Three separate tours will be run on the day which will tell the story of its industrial past and its music present.
Further details and how to book your place here
Discover Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is an annual event where every September, thousands of events are organised by volunteers giving people a chance to see more of our history and culture. This year’s its on from 8th to 17th September. As well as countless walking tours, there are lots of buildings that only open to the public this one time of the year. You can see a full list of what’s on in Sheffield on the Heritage Open Days website.
The first Kelham Island walking tour that was open for anyone to book and come along was held as part of Heritage Open Days in 2019, and that event was key in raising the profile and success of Kelham Island Walks. Also available in the area is a lunchtime Lowlights at Kelham Island Museum tour, Meet the Little Mester also at Kelham Island Museum, a Kelham Island Pub Heritage Walk, a Sheffield Home of Football talk, beer and cellar tour at the Gardener’s Rest pub in Neepsend, a tour of Sheffield Street Art in Neepsend and Kelham Island, as well as many others in, around and connected to the area.
