private walkING TOURS
Kelham Island Walks offers private tours for anyone who want to explore the area without joining a regular public tour.
Tours have been run for groups as diverse as the University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, South Yorkshire CSSC, Sheffield Springs Academy, Sheffield Museums, the Ministry of Justice, Katto Knives, IES Abroad, Fulwood National Women’s Register, ORH Ltd, e.surv Chartered Surveyors, Burning Coal Theatre Company, British Glass, Labosport UK, Sheffield City Trefoil Guild, AWA Tree Consultants, HEM Architects, and many groups of friends and family.
Booking a private tour means you can pick a date and time to suit you (subject to tour guide availability), and the route and content can be tailored around your needs.
Advantages of booking a private tour include:
You can pick a date and time that works best for you (assuming it’s not already booked and the guide is available). At least two month’s notice is ideal
The regular Kelham Island walk is a highlights tour but a private walk can be tailored more to your specific interests - examples can be seen below
You can be invoiced and do a bank transfer instead of paying via Eventbrite
To book a private walk email anders@kelhamislandwalks.com with an idea of your preferred date or time, group size, and any special requirements. The more notice, the better. Tours start at £100 for a group of up to ten people for a two hour walking tour, but are subject to any specific requests which will be agreed in advance.
Anders telling the stories of Globe Works on a tour for the University of Sheffield. Picture: Jonathan Bradley
WHAT PEOPLE on private tours SAY ABOUT KELHAM ISLAND WALKS
“We would highly recommend a walking tour of Kelham Island with Anders. It is a great opportunity to discover the history and see the city in a whole new light. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing the fascinating stories of the people from Sheffield’s past. ”
specialist TOPICs
The usual Kelham Island Walk covers the highlights, but if you’re interested in a particular subject then this can be arranged as part of a private walk. Topics for walks so far have included the following, but do get in touch if there’s something different:
Architecture
Regeneration, planning and how the area is changing now
Street art and local artist studios
Neepsend - a walk of this area across the river from Kelham Island is currently being developed but elements of it can also be included in a private walk
City centre - walks including highlights of Sheffield city centre can be arranged. If these are to be included alongside a walk of Kelham Island then a price will need to be negotiated due to the additional distance and time involved
Access to specific venues - Kelham Island Walks has good links with many of the businesses and venues around the area and may be able to arrange access if requested