Norfolk Heritage Trail

3 mi. A signed route linking a range of historical buildings and open spaces with connections to the Dukes of Norfolk. You will walk through City Road Cemetery, enjoy the expanses of Norfolk Park, see brilliant views of the city from the Cholera Monument and descend past Park Hill over the three-way tram junction and railway tracks, following the Supertram to the cathedral.

Getting there: Starts at Manor Lodge and ends in front of the Anglican Cathedral
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Sheffield Manor Lodge
The ruins of a Tudor manor house, which was the home of the 6th Earl of Shrewsbury. During the 1570s and 1580s, the house served as Mary Queen of Scots' luxurious prison. The 1940s Manor Cottages offer an immersive and interactive wartime experience. Meet a variety of farmyard animals at Manor Oaks farm. Costumed historical characters associated with the area, the giant sandpit and lavender labyrinth should all appeal to kids, while extensive wildflower meadows and on-site café complete the visit.
Park open daily dawn–dusk. Manor Farm: Mon–Sat 9:30AM–4PM; Tudor ruins and discovery centre: Fri 10:30AM–2:30PM, and during school holidays Tue–Fri 10:30AM–2:30PM. Weekend opening: Mar–Nov, third weekend of the month (Sat and Sun; verify dates on website) 11AM–4PM, with guided tours and visits to the Turret house throughout the day; Manor Cottages: Mar–Nov third Sun of the month (same dates as above) 11AM–4PMManor Oaks Farm: free; Tudor ruins, Turret house and discovery centre: adult visit £3, guided tour £2, children free; Manor Cottages: adults £1, children free
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Cholera Monument
A monument to and burial ground for 402 victims of the 1832 cholera outbreak in a lovely park and woodland setting and with commanding views over the city centre. Worth slogging up the hill for.
Open all dayFree
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Park Hill
Grade-II* listed brutalist blocks of flats. Try to spot the graffiti on one of the overhead walkways, where the sprayed words I love you will u marry me have been displayed for over 15 years, and are illuminated in neon by night. Park Hill has also featured prominently in Doctor Who since 2018.
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I love you will u marry me
by "Jason"
Addressed to an unrequited love. Originally spray painted, now lit up in neon at night.