N is for Norfolk Heritage Park

Yesterday we took full advantage of the sunshine and set about exploring more of Sheffield's green spaces. First up, after our Puck and Pollen at Lovely Rita's Bakehouse breakfast, was Norfolk Heritage Park.

Originally designed under the guidance of the 13th Duke of Norfolk and in 1848 it became one of the first parks in the country to be opened free to the general public. The unique inner city green space consists of 28 hectares (69-acre) of Grade II* listed historic parkland with a wonderful mix of rolling grass areas, formal avenues (the Turkey Oak Avenue and the Lime Avenue), wild woodland, and a backdrop of fabulous views of the city.

September 2014 saw the official opening of a 'green link', providing paths and cycle ways between Norfolk Heritage Park and the city centre. The route includes the Cholera Mounument Grounds and Clay Wood, which provide a direct link to Shrewsbury Road and access to the railway station.