
Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail
Fri 11 Sept · 11:00
Sheffield Cathedral
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Sheffield Cathedral will host a city centre discovery trail on 11 September 2026 that explores how engineering has developed the city. The guided walk is offered at no cost to participants.
A guided walk along an easy going city centre discovery trail. We will explore how engineering has developed the city of Sheffield.
Join Duncan Froggatt of the Institution of Civil Engineers for a guided walk along an easy going city centre discovery trail. We will explore how engineering has developed the city of Sheffield. Architects and engineers work together to create the cityscape we shall study.
You will see diverse buildings and structures ancient and modern, various forms of transport (road, rail, tram and water) and the bridges they need. You will not see hidden essentials like water supply and drainage, but you will learn something about where they are and how they operate. You will see different materials being used in different forms - all designed and constructed by engineers, applying science and using engineering principles. We will learn something of the historical contexts, local and national, of some of these landmarks.
The walk starts and finishes at:
Sheffield Cathedral forecourt, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA. It is not in the cathedral.
SK 3539 8747
(What Three Words: https://w3w.co/easy.hills.wisely)
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Frequently asked questions
Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 11:00.
Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail is held at Sheffield Cathedral in Sheffield (Church Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 1HA).
Entry to Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail is free.
Tickets for Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail 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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Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail
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Sheffield Cathedral will host a city centre discovery trail on 11 September 2026 that explores how engineering has developed the city. The guided walk is offered at no cost to participants.
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A guided walk along an easy going city centre discovery trail. We will explore how engineering has developed the city of Sheffield.
Join Duncan Froggatt of the Institution of Civil Engineers for a guided walk along an easy going city centre discovery trail. We will explore how engineering has developed the city of Sheffield. Architects and engineers work together to create the cityscape we shall study.
You will see diverse buildings and structures ancient and modern, various forms of transport (road, rail, tram and water) and the bridges they need. You will not see hidden essentials like water supply and drainage, but you will learn something about where they are and how they operate. You will see different materials being used in different forms - all designed and constructed by engineers, applying science and using engineering principles. We will learn something of the historical contexts, local and national, of some of these landmarks.
The walk starts and finishes at:
Sheffield Cathedral forecourt, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA. It is not in the cathedral.
SK 3539 8747
(What Three Words: https://w3w.co/easy.hills.wisely)
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail?
Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail taking place?
Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail is held at Sheffield Cathedral in Sheffield (Church Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 1HA).
How much are tickets for Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail?
Entry to Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail is free.
How do I get tickets for Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail?
Tickets for Sheffield: A Civilised Place discovery trail 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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