Arts Tower
Topped out in 1965, the University of Sheffield Arts Tower is a superb example of mid-century architecture. The main interest inside is a rare surviving paternoster lift; claimed to be the largest in the world, this is a continuously moving elevator which you can ride up 19 floors. You're not supposed to go over the top, or below ground level into the basement, but you do so 'by accident', there's no safety issue. The tower is grade-II* listed along with the adjacent Western Bank Library, which you can access across the mezzanine bridge, and which you may be able to visit with permission from the front desk. Please remember that these are busy university buildings; respect the students and staff.
- Address
- Western Bank, S10 2TN
- Getting there
- Supertram: Netherthorpe Road
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9AM–6PM
- Price
- Free
Listing from Wikivoyage: Sheffield, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.