Timeline
18:53
Grab a pint at the Sheffield Tap. It is a short walk from the station area and offers a vast selection of beers in surroundings without ubiquitous flat screens. This gives you time to settle before the climb.
19:08
Walk up the steep hill from the Supertram platforms to the Cholera Monument. The climb is worth it for the commanding views over the city centre and the solemnity of the burial ground for 402 victims of the 1832 cholera outbreak.
19:38
Stand at the monument and look west. On the specified dates, the sun sets directly behind the monument. The golden light fades into twilight, marking the key moment of the experience.
19:58
Walk down to the Winter Garden. This large urban glasshouse is a tranquil contrast to the open hilltop, home to exotic ferns and trees. It is a peaceful place to end the evening as the city lights begin to twinkle below.
Local tip
The walk up to the monument is steep. Wear comfortable shoes. The Winter Garden is open late, but check the specific opening hours for your visit date as they can vary.
Check before you go
- The alignment only works on 31 Mar to 04 Apr and 07 Sep to 11 Sep.
- Sheffield Tap opens Su-Th 11:00-23:00 and Fr,Sa 10:00-24:00.
- The Cholera Monument is open all day.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sheffield (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).