Peace Gardens, Sheffield

A lovely sunny lunch time in the centre of Sheffield. Many workers were lunching in the park and the children were taking advantage of industrial action to splash in the water features.

The gardens are behind the town hall and are on the site of the old St. Paul's Church. Originally called St. Paul's Gardens they became known as 'The Peace Gardens' after the second world war but the name change was not formalised until 1985.
There are a number of splendid water features in this lovely open space in the heart of the city.

Further information at:

https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/parks-woodlands--countryside/gardens/the-peace-gardens.html

Katharine

[Padlock]

Nothing like that sun here today. Another grey day.

[bkb in the city]

Great shot

[Bob]

Nice sunny day in the gardens. Lots of people enjoying the day. Cool shot.

[Lynne Hart]

So lovely to see people of all ages enjoying open spaces in the sunshine. Nice shot of this popular location.

[Ivan]

It's a super, happy shot. Think I've seen these gardens when the World Snooker programme goes walkabout in Sheffield.

[Molly]

A lovely summer shot - very different from here, where it's more like October!

[Tony]

Beautifully captured summer scene. Interesting combination of architecture.

[Sarah Munnings]

How wonderful to see outdoor space being so effectively used, looks great

[bruni]

I always like to see open green places like this and water features are so refreshing to look at and a great joy for the kids.

[Fisher Family]

@padlock It was a lovely day, much better than forecast. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity Thank you. It was nice to see the gardens so busy. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel Thanks. It was a lovely day. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@lhart Thank you. It has always been a well used area. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@ivan I'm sure you would have seen them on TV, they are quite close to the Crucible Theatre. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin We are having a good spell of weather with rain only at night the past few days. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont Thanks Tony. From the left is the Town Hall a hotel and the back of the Winter Gardens. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pixiemac Thanks. It has always been well used and has a Santa special at Christmas. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bruni The children were taking advantage of the sun and water, a delicious combination. Katharine

[Raymond Milsted]

Nice photo of a very mis understood town

[Fisher Family]

@ray_milsted Thank you. Sheffield has some wonderful buildings and open spaces. Katharine

[Pyrrhula]

Great capture of this, for many, a nice place. For me it`s to crowded.

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula

I have to admit that these gardens are always busy, but then they are in the centre of Sheffield at the back of the town hall. A lot of workers take their lunch there and shoppers rest, there are lots of bus stops near too. Katharine