Sheffield Botanical Gardens Bear Pit
Wheelchair accessible
The finest surviving bear pit in the United Kingdom, built in 1836, which once housed a black bear and now features a tribute sculpture.

📜 Historic bear pit, now home to a bear sculpture. 🔍 Grade II listed structure within Sheffield Botanical Gardens.

Why Go

🐻 See the finest surviving bear pit in the UK
🗿 Admire a 2.4m tall mild steel bear sculpture
🌳 Explore the beautiful 19-acre Botanical Gardens
📚 Learn about its 19th-century history and former resident

Tips

🅿️ Main entrance on Clarkehouse Road (S10 2LN)
♿ Wheelchair-friendly routes available throughout
☕ Onsite café 'Joni' offers refreshments

Cost

💰 Free entry to the Gardens and Bear Pit.

Hours

🕒 Daily, hours vary by season; closed Christmas Day.

Last updated 3 days ago

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