Timeline
14:45
Grab an early dinner at Nonna's. This Italian trattoria is open from 08:00, so you can secure a table and eat while the afternoon light is still strong. It is a short walk from the cemetery entrance.
15:15
Enter General Cemetery as the golden light begins. The sun is setting toward the SW, casting long shadows across the Victorian memorials. Walk down Cemetery Avenue and take in the range of monuments, from grand mausoleums to the modest stones and unmarked paupers' graves. The atmosphere is quiet and contemplative.
16:00
End the evening at Porter Cottage. This pub is just a short walk from the cemetery. Get in early to find a table, as the landlady Mandy is known for her conversation and the atmosphere is lively. Enjoy an ale and unwind after the walk.
Local tip
The cemetery is open all day, but arriving for the golden light ensures you see the stone textures in the best possible light. Nonna's is busy, so booking ahead is wise. Porter Cottage is a local favorite, so expect a crowd in the evening.
Check before you go
- Nonna's is open Mo-Sa 08:00-23:00 and Su 09:30-22:30.
- General Cemetery is open all day.
- Porter Cottage has no listed opening hours, but it is a pub, so it will be open in the evening.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sheffield (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).