Date spot in Sheffield
The Porter Valley to Forge Dam
Follow the Porter Brook from Endcliffe Park up through woods and old mill ponds to Forge Dam, with a café at the top.
From Endcliffe Park, Hunters Bar, to Forge Dam, Fulwood
Address: Forge Dam, Fulwood, Sheffield S10 3TE- Outdoors
- Free
Why it's a good date: About an hour of gentle uphill walking beside water the whole way, and easy to reach by bus. Get a hot drink at the Forge Dam café and stroll back down.
Photo: Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
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Chatsworth
Near Bakewell, Derbyshire, about twelve miles south-west of the city
Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell DE45 1PP- Trip
- Mid-price
- Dog friendly
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn, Christmas
- Out of town
- Culture
Spend the day at the Duke of Devonshire's great house in the Derwent valley, with its painted halls, cascade, fountains and miles of parkland.
Why it's a good date: A proper day out, and the park is free to walk if you'd rather not buy tickets. Dogs on leads are welcome in the garden and park, though not in the house. In the run-up to Christmas the house is dressed up for the season, so book early.
Photo: Rprof, CC BY-SA 3.0 (resized)
Peak Cavern
Castleton, Hope Valley, about sixteen miles west of the city
Address: Peak Cavern, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WS- Activity
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Dog friendly
- Out of town
Take a guided tour into the huge cave beneath Peveril Castle in Castleton, with the largest natural cave entrance in Britain.
Why it's a good date: An adventure that works in any weather, and well-behaved dogs on leads can come too. Book a tour online, then walk up Cave Dale or warm up in one of Castleton's pubs.
Public
Surrey Street, city centre
Address: Public, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 2LG- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
- Romantic
Duck down the steps under the Town Hall into a tiny cocktail bar built in the old Victorian gents' toilets, all booths, low light and vinyl.
Why it's a good date: Small, low-lit and a story to tell before you've even ordered. It only seats a few dozen, so book a table, especially at the weekend.
