Explore a brutalist icon and its bold reinvention

Park Hill has been a visible landmark on the Sheffield skyline for over 60 years. It is considered of international importance due to being the first built example of external access decks (known as Streets in the Sky) and was awarded Grade II* listing in 1998. There followed a regeneration scheme, twice shortlisted for the Stirling prize for architecture in 2013 and 2024, which continues today. It is also culturally prominent, having featured in film, tv, music, artworks and on stage.

Park Hill Residents’ Association invite you on our resident-led 90 minute tour to walk the Streets in the Sky. Your guide will take you through the history of Park Hill, exploring the inspirations behind its design as well as its architectural concepts and distinctive details. Along the way, you’ll hear about the people who played a part in its story and gain insight into what life here is like today. A spring or summer visit is the perfect time to see our gardens in bloom and to take in the views over the city and to the countryside beyond.

What is included

a history of the development of Park Hill

an introduction to it’s architectural concepts and details

a ride in the glass scenic lift to the top floor

access along the Streets in the Sky

a look inside a renovated flat*

access to residents private garden

* As an inhabited building, we rely on the generosity of residents or availability of flats between tenancies for flat interior visits.

Location

The tour meets at the lower end of South Street, close to the Park Hill Sales Office. Look out for our feather flag which signifies the tour meeting point.

For a location map, public transport, directions and car parking options, please visit https://www.parkhilltours.com/how-to-find-us/

Refreshments

Why not enjoy some refreshments before or after your tour at South Street Kitchen, the popular on-site cafe or our local pub, The Pearl at Park Hill.

Check out their websites to see menus and opening times.

https://www.southstreetkitchen.org/

https://www.pearlatparkhill.co.uk

Or for something to eat or drink on the go, pick something up from Park Hill Provisions convenience store or Bench La Cave bakery.

Extend your visit to Park Hill

Continue your design inspiration by visiting the Nest showroom and shop, located at the site of The Scottish Queen, one of Park Hills original pubs. Opening hours 10-4.

Call in to the sales office to get a close look at the scale model of Park Hill. Opening hours variable.

Take a stroll through South Street Park where you will see the cobbled remains of some of the terraced streets that existed prior to the flats being built.

Description supplied by the event organiser.