# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kelham Island walking tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jul, 2021 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Discover the history of Kelham island on a two hour walking tour that brings to life one of Sheffield’s first industrial districts.About this EventOn this walk you’ll discover fascinating stories about its history, the successes and the tragedies of the people who made the area what it is, and an insight into how the area became the Kelham Island of today. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a1b6cd30-e61c-11f0-a49b-adc4455cf035-rimg-w983-h740-dc4d7eb9-gmir.jpg The walk is led by local historian and resident Anders Hanson, and includes:The story of Kelham Island’s origins and how it grew from countryside to the heart of the city’s industryThe architecture and art of the island including highlights such as Green Lane Works, Cornish Place and Globe Works, as well as the artists working in the area todayThe great industrialists, manufacturers and workers whose wares were world famous and put Sheffield on the map, but who faced huge personal costs in making that possibleThe explosive incident that put the area in the national news but also helped to improve working conditions for factory workers across the cityThe life of one of Britain’s foremost anti-slavery campaigners and local benefactor who was born in the areaThe poet whose stories of life in Sheffield were written in the back streets of the area.The Great Sheffield Flood, the devastation that it brought to the local area and how it affected the lives of those who lived and worked thereThe walk takes around two hours and covers about a mile and a half (2km). You can find out more about the walk (and other walking tours) on the Kelham Island Walks website. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a232b3f0-e61c-11f0-b7b0-857f6901e30e-rimg-w987-h740-dc312e2d-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sheffield/kelham-island-walking-tour/10000104204414208 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 18 hours 30 minutes - Location: Meet by the Bessemer Converter outside Kelham Island Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.37, max: 11.37, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Sheffield - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Meet by the Bessemer Converter outside Kelham Island Museum - **lat**: 53.3895716 - **long**: -1.4724896000000172 - **full address**: Meet by the Bessemer Converter outside Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kelham Island walking tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/dcc72985747b1bc9d24a18d190e519a4c170346585cf5df85a08056093a70622-rimg-w1200-h900-dc171918-gmir.jpg?v=1767167113 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kelham Island walking tour being held? - **A:** Kelham Island walking tour takes place on Mon, 19 Jul, 2021 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Meet by the Bessemer Converter outside Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Kelham Island walking tour? - **A:** Tickets for Kelham Island walking tour are priced at GBP 11 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityKelham Island walking tourGBP 11 + GBP 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Kelham Island walking tour? - **A:** Kelham Island walking tour is organized by Kelham Island Walks. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Kelham Island walking tour is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sheffield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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