Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays)
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On 17 September 2026, Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk will take place at Victoria Quays in Sheffield. Volunteers will lead participants along the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal to explore more than two hundred years of local history. The event offers an outdoor experience featuring various performers as part of this historic tour. Admission is free for those joining the walk.
Join us on a walk along the canal to discover over 200 years of history at Victoria Quays on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.
About this event
Our wonderful volunteers are leading these historic walks.
Starting at 11am and lasting around 2 and a half hours the meeting point is outside Victoria Junction Cafe, Victoria quays, Furnival Rd, Sheffield S2 5SY
Due to the cobbles and stairs on this walk, we don't believe its accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs. The Walk lasts approximately 2 and a half hours. Please bring comfortable footwear and clothing to suit the weather conditions.
Getting here:
Location: Victoria Junction Cafe, Victoria quays, Furnival Rd, Sheffield S2 5SY
Public Transport:
Buses: 5, 24 Sheffield, 25, 97 Sheffield, 98 Sheffield, X54 Sheffield and X74 Sheffield bus routes will take you to bus stops nearby
Train: It's approximately a 15minute walk from Sheffield Train Station to get to the Canal and River Trust Office at Victoria Quays.
Parking: The Victoria Quays Car park is the closest car park to the walk meeting point.
**If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or please get in touch with us to allow another person(s) a chance to take part**
Book now:
Please book one time slot per person. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your booked slot. These sessions are designed for adults and for children as an introduction to walking and are easy grade along our amazing towpaths. Learn a bit of history or see some awesome wildlife which is around every turn on our waterways .
Parents and Guardians are required to accompany their children on this walk.
Donate to Let’s Activity!
The Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Activity campaign is free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water by learning to paddle. You can now support the work our teams do with children and families and make a donation: DONATING HERE
Follow us on social media.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with the latest news and events.
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Frequently asked questions
Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays) takes place on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 11:00.
Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays) is held at Victoria Quays in Sheffield (Victoria Quays, Sheffield, S2 5SY).
Entry to Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays) is free.
Tickets for Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays)
Editorial Summary
On 17 September 2026, Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk will take place at Victoria Quays in Sheffield. Volunteers will lead participants along the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal to explore more than two hundred years of local history. The event offers an outdoor experience featuring various performers as part of this historic tour. Admission is free for those joining the walk.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Join us on a walk along the canal to discover over 200 years of history at Victoria Quays on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.
About this event
Our wonderful volunteers are leading these historic walks.
Starting at 11am and lasting around 2 and a half hours the meeting point is outside Victoria Junction Cafe, Victoria quays, Furnival Rd, Sheffield S2 5SY
Due to the cobbles and stairs on this walk, we don't believe its accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs. The Walk lasts approximately 2 and a half hours. Please bring comfortable footwear and clothing to suit the weather conditions.
Getting here:
Location: Victoria Junction Cafe, Victoria quays, Furnival Rd, Sheffield S2 5SY
Public Transport:
Buses: 5, 24 Sheffield, 25, 97 Sheffield, 98 Sheffield, X54 Sheffield and X74 Sheffield bus routes will take you to bus stops nearby
Train: It's approximately a 15minute walk from Sheffield Train Station to get to the Canal and River Trust Office at Victoria Quays.
Parking: The Victoria Quays Car park is the closest car park to the walk meeting point.
**If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or please get in touch with us to allow another person(s) a chance to take part**
Book now:
Please book one time slot per person. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your booked slot. These sessions are designed for adults and for children as an introduction to walking and are easy grade along our amazing towpaths. Learn a bit of history or see some awesome wildlife which is around every turn on our waterways .
Parents and Guardians are required to accompany their children on this walk.
Donate to Let’s Activity!
The Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Activity campaign is free to attend as part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water by learning to paddle. You can now support the work our teams do with children and families and make a donation: DONATING HERE
Follow us on social media.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with the latest news and events.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays)?
Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays) takes place on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays) taking place?
Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays) is held at Victoria Quays in Sheffield (Victoria Quays, Sheffield, S2 5SY).
How much are tickets for Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays)?
Entry to Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays) is free.
How do I get tickets for Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays)?
Tickets for Let's Walk: Historic Canal Walk (Victoria Quays) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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