Come and Visit Us
Visitor Information
Toilets
Centre in the Park
Car Park
Public Transport
Sports Facilities
Norfolk Heritage Park offers a variety of sports and recreational facilities, primarily located in the middle and lower sections of the park.
The multi-use games area (MUGA) provides space for basketball, football and a range of other ball games. Nearby, visitors will also find a well-established bowling green and bowling club, while open football pitches are located towards the lower end of the park near Norfolk Park Road.
The Friends of Norfolk Heritage Park are also exploring opportunities to introduce additional recreational facilities, including pickleball courts and an outdoor gym. These proposals are currently being investigated as part of the group’s ongoing plans to enhance the park for visitors of all ages.
Playgrounds
Norfolk Heritage Park is home to two popular children’s playgrounds, both conveniently located close to the main car park entrance on Guilford Avenue. Their location also provides easy access to The Centre in the Park, its café and other visitor facilities.
The larger playground features an adventure-themed design and is intended primarily for children aged six years and over. Opposite, a smaller play area has been created specifically for younger children, offering a safe and enjoyable space for toddlers and preschool-aged visitors.
For the safety and hygiene of all users, dogs are not permitted within either playground.
Accessibility
Norfolk Heritage Park is accessible via a tarmac path that loops around much of the park, making it suitable for walking, wheelchairs and prams in many areas. There is also a footpath that follows Jervis Lum and climbs through the woodland. Please note that this route finishes with a steep flight of steps and is therefore not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
The main vehicular entrance is located at the top of the park on Guilford Avenue, where visitors will find a car park with a limited number of accessible parking spaces. While we strive to make the park as welcoming as possible, some of the paths and surfaces have deteriorated over time and are not as accessible as we would like. We also ask all visitors to respect the designated accessible parking bays so they remain available for those who need them.
Benches are positioned at regular intervals along the main paths, providing places to stop, rest and enjoy the surroundings. The Friends of Norfolk Heritage Park are actively campaigning to improve and enhance these seating areas, creating more opportunities for visitors to relax, meet friends and take in the park’s beautiful views.
In addition to the main entrance, the park can be accessed on foot or by bicycle from Granville Road, Norfolk Park Road and the top of Jervis Lum. These entrances are fitted with metal barriers to prevent unauthorised vehicle access while still allowing access for pedestrians, cyclists and pushchairs.
Facilities
Café
Dukes in the Park café is situated in the Centre in the Park.
Their menu includes both breakfast and lunch options with weekly specials, plus a great selection of homemade cakes and bakes to enjoy with a hot drink.
They even serve a special menu of roast dinners on Sundays.
The café is dog-friendly.
Daycare Nursery
Charges: £6.50 per hour. Parents can provide a packed lunch or purchase a meal from the cafe in the building. There is a 50p charge for snack in morning/afternoon.
Contact:
Mobile: 07422 502 583
Email:
norfolkparkdaycare@hotmail.com
Wellbeing Centre
The Dementia Wellbeing Centre provides a full day of activities and support based on a Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy approach which is proven to delay the onset of dementia symptoms.
Based at the Centre in the Park, every day, Monday to Friday, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. Self referrals are possible.
Contact:
Tel: 0114 250 2850
enquiries@ageuksheffield.org.uk
Points of Interest
Jervis Lum Ravine
The ravine contains a small stream, which disappears into a culvert in the south west of the park before running underneath the neighbouring housing estate.
A small network of footpaths can be found throughout Jervis Lum for people to explore the more natural setting.
Avenue of Turkey Oaks
A series of tree belts and some structural planting create a host of framed vistas throughout the park. The central features are surrounded by a circular carriageway, which was a key feature in the park’s original design.
Memorial Arch
“THIS BUILDING IS SET UP FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC AND TO COMMEMORATE THE GIFT OF THIS PARK TO THE CITIZENS OF SHEFFIELD BY HENRY: DUKE OF NORFOLK: K.G. AUGUST MDCCCCX”
