Permanent exhibitions, blue-plaque unveilings, guided football walks and evening talks across Sheffield. Book a walk online, £10 per person.
Four guided football history walks, March through November 2026 (28 walks, mostly on Saturdays at 11am), each around 90 minutes and 2.5 miles, led by SHOF historians. Tickets £10 per person, booked via Eventbrite. Group walks of up to 10 by arrangement (donation of £50).
The hidden history of Sheffield's football heritage through the city centre, starting at the site of the Surrey Theatre, home of Thomas Youdan's Youdan Cup, the world's first knockout football tournament.
An amazing walk that explores the locations, people and events in and around the Sheffield S2 area covering 17 'lost grounds' and 30 'clubs' who played on these grounds between 1857 and 1875.
A walk along Porter Brook through Sheffield General Cemetery, visiting the graves of the men who shaped the modern game.
A walk around the small town of Penistone, whose remarkable role in the early game is often overlooked.
Is Sheffield really the world’s home of modern football? Join Sheffield Home of Football’s Steve Ingall as he delves into the stories and the facts that prove just that!
Gift vouchers: treat someone to any SHOF guided walk. Buy a gift voucher on Eventbrite.
Questions or group bookings? Email the walks team direct at SHOF.WALKSandTALKS@gmail.com.
“Discover why Sheffield shaped the world's favourite game, from the first rules, to the first club, to the first football culture.”
Guided walks are £10 per person, booked online via Eventbrite.
