Heritage Open Day: Mappin Building and Engineering Heartspace Tour
A tour of the the Mappin Building and the Engineering Heartspace at the University of Sheffield.
Location
Heartspace
3 Portobello Street Sheffield S1 4DT United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- In person
About this event
The Faculty of Engineering's main home is the grade II listed Sir Frederick Mappin Building, a space dedicated to engineering for almost 150 years. Built in stages between 1904 & 1913 Mappin was linked up with the original Technical School of 1885 to increase the facilities of the then Faculty of Applied Science. In 2020 old and new merged again when the Heartspace was built to connect the Sir Frederick Mappin Building and the Central Wing to bring the building up to date whilst retaining the integrity of the building.
The tour will include a visit to the John Carr Library and Mappin Hall, and can be followed by a tour of the Turner Glass Museum.
The meeting point for the tour is the Engineering Heartspace, 3 Portobello Street, Sheffield S1 4DT. Please note that the event times have been set 15 minutes prior to the start of the tours to allow time for check-in - tours will begin on the hour.
About Heritage Open Day Tours at the University of Sheffield
During the weekend of 13 and 14 September the University of Sheffield will be running tours of some of its iconic buildings and museums. Explore architectural marvels like Firth Court and the Mappin Building and delve into the wonders held within the Alfred Denny Museum and the Turner Glass Museum.
There will be additional curated tours of the Turner Museum on 16 and 18 September with the opportunity also for walk-in visits during the week.
Western Bank library will also be joining Heritage Open Days with a public exhibition on Architecture and a curated talk on 13 September.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the heart and soul of the University of Sheffield. Spaces are limited, so book a place to secure your spot on this unforgettable historical adventure!
If you have any issues with booking, please email engage@sheffield.ac.uk for assistance.
Frequently asked questions
Children are allowed on the tours of Firth Court, the Mappin Building and the Alfred Denny Museum. There are family talks in the Turner Museum on 13 and 14 September which will be suitable for children aged 10 or above but the curated talks during the week are more suited to adults.
There is no parking on campus. Multi-storey car parks can be found on Durham Road and Rockingham Street, with street parking also nearby. Download our campus map from the University Website for all parking options. The nearest trams stops are The University (Firth Court) and West Street(Mappin).
All buildings are accessible for wheelchair users except for the Rotunda.
You must have a ticket for the following Alfred Denny Museum tours on 13/14 September and for the curated talk at Western Bank Library on 13 September. All other events will have the facility for walk-ins on a first come first served basis but priority will be given to ticket holders.
No but there are many cafes and bars on or around West Street and Division Street that will be open during that weekend.