Historical City Centre Walk
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.
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.
A revised walk through Sheffield's lost football grounds and the story of the Youdan Cup, the world's first football tournament.
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.
“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.