10 Best Breweries in Pott Shrigley

"Just off platform 1B of Sheffield station, it may seem an unlikely haunt for a top-quality ale pub, but you’ll be surprised. A grade II listed space, the edwardian Sheffield Tap boasts 11 traditional cask hand pulls and 12 continental swing handled keg taps, along with over 200 bottles of beer. It’s a venue so successful it’s changed the shape of station drinking and spawned a number of similar station venues across the UK."

"An iconic pub near Sheffield station, this gorgeous spot is known for its internationally-inspired selection of beers. Offering fresh pints from across the globe, The Sheffield Tap houses 11 handpulls as well as 14 different keg beers, including some enticing options from their onsite brewery, Tapped Brew Co.."

"Your first stop when arriving by train, the Sheffield Tap is a hugely popular stop for ale drinkers due to the selection on offer. Outdoor seating is available out front. Outdoor seating available"

"A name synonymous with excellent beers, BrewDog have got you covered if you're looking to get your fill of hop-heavy pints. Their Devonshire Street outpost fronts a mammoth 22 taps of the stuff, along with five fridges packed full of quality cans and bottles."

"One of the coolest places to drink in Sheffield for craft beer lovers, BrewDog has got everything you need for an excellent evening out. Not only does it have 22 taps of hoppy delights, but this watering hole also makes up some delicious handcrafted pizzas."

"Popular craft beer brand BrewDog’s bar in Sheffield is a great place to check out their range of beers. Every third Sunday of the month they host a free dog beer and treats day."

"Brampton Brewery was once a tour de force of beer brewing on a massive scale, a status that lasted 130 years but was sadly forced to stop it’s production in the 1950s. Luckily back in 2007 the dream to bring Brampton Brewery back to it’s former glory (or at least create a tribute to it) was realised and a micro-brewery was created!. Today Brampton have a great selection of delicious (and award-winning) brews."

"Brampton Brewery serves rich ales with an even richer history. Reinvented and revitalised from what was once a powerhouse of beer making, Brampton Brewery once produced 30,000 gallons of beer a week but stopped producing in the 1950s. So, for almost half a century, the Brampton Brewery name slipped further and further into history, until 2007 when it was revivified!"

"Nevertheless, it’s a piece of Sheffield history so deserves a quick mention. This building was once home to the legendary Ward’s Brewing Company. The business closed back in 1999, but you can still see the sign and iconic archway at the end of Ecceshall Road."

"In the Porter Brook Valley, you’ll find the grinding hulls of an age-old industry. Sheffield is of course well-known for its knife grinding industry. Experience just how the jobs were done hundreds of years ago."

"Shepherd Wheel, Whiteley Woods, Off Hangingwater Road, S11 2YE. Open Saturday-Sunday and bank holiday Monday 10am-4pm (summer) / 11am-3pm (winter). Check updated opening hours in June 2021"

"Sheffield's prodigious industrial heritage is the subject of this excellent museum, set on a human-made island in the city's oldest industrial district. Exhibits cover all aspects of industry, from steel-making to knife-sharpening. The most impressive display is the thundering 12,000-horsepower River Don steam engine (the size of a house), which gets powered up twice a day, at noon and 2pm. The museum is 800m north of the city centre; take the tram (£1.70) from Sheffield train station to the Shalesmoor stop."

"Pay a visit to the Kelham Island Museum for a taste of the industrial history of Sheffield. The museum is located on a man-made island by the River Don, which runs through the city. In 1829, an iron foundry was built on this island and later converted into a power station."

"A post shared by Amanda Hope-Appleby (@amandahopeappleby) on Sep 10, 2017 at 7:44am PDT. This beautiful heritage attraction is the last remains of what was once the Great Sheffield Deer Park. It is home to the ruins of a grand Tudor mansion (where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned for 14 years), a working farm, and 1940s cottages, which recreate life on the eve of the Sheffield Blitz."

"Sheffield Manor Lodge was built in 1516 as a country home for an Earl and his family. Today, you can visit the ruins on hiking trails and learn about the site’s history through exhibitions. Mary, Queen of Scots was once imprisoned here and there are rumours of her ghost haunting the building!"

"Reopening from 2 July, daily, 10.00–16.00 (until 22.00 on Thursdays). Manchester Jewish Museum is thrilled to be reopening its doors following a major capital development redesign and extension. Two years in the making, the brand new museum now features a gallery, café, shop and learning studio and kitchen, as well as the stunning restoration of its 1874 Spanish and Portuguese synagogue."

"Daily tours guide you through the lives of Jewish Mancunians in 1912. Guest exhibitions focus not only on the Jewish community but also the wealth of ethnic diversity in industrial Manchester. The only Jewish Museum outside of London, it allows you to explore the life, culture and contributions of the Jewish community to the city."

"Contemporary Six – The Gallery is a leading independent art gallery located in the heart of the city centre of Manchester opposite the beautiful Town Hall. Established in 2010 by Alex Reuben, the gallery is known for offering a warm and friendly welcome to art enthusiasts, collectors, and new visitors and explorers to the city. Specialising in original paintings, landscapes, portraits, abstracts handmade prints, sculptures, and ceramics."

"From Darrell Evanes’ scrap metal sculpture to Matthew Bourne’s natural abstracts, Contemporary Six’s repertoire is all encompassing. Having outgrown its former location of Royal Exchange Arcade, the gallery - founded by Alex Reuben in 2010 - now occupies an airy space on Princess Street, where it represents around 40 artists. Best feature: Contemporary Six offers the Own Art Scheme, which allows buyers to pay in monthly instalments"

"The Whitworth relaunched in 2015 after a massive refurbishment and only went on to win an award for Museum of the Year by the Art Fund in its first year. They have a constantly changing display of collections and a wide spectrum of art in their temporary exhibitions. The Whitworth is located in South Manchester, I would recommend taking public transport as it’s quite a walk otherwise."

"From 19 May – 1 July, The Whitworth is open for film screenings of its new exhibition, Imran Perretta: the destructors. The Whitworth Café, Art Garden and Collections Care Centre are also open from 19 May to 1 July. The rest of the gallery remains closed while the next exhibitions are installed, following COVID-19 safety guidelines."

"Reopened in 2015 after a £15m transformation, Manchester’s gallery in the park is home to an internationally important collection of art, including significant work by William Blake and J.M.W. Turner. It also hosts an exciting roster of visiting exhibitions and events. Visit the website for the latest information."