Park Hill has been a visible landmark on the Sheffield skyline for over 60 years. It is considered of international importance as the first built example of external access decks (known as Streets in the Sky) and was awarded Grade II* listed status in 1998.
There followed a regeneration scheme, twice shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture in 2013 and 2024, which continues today. It is also culturally prominent, having featured in film, TV, music, artworks and on stage.
"If architecture is your thing, then we’d recommend booking a resident-led walking tour of Park Hill"
"For urban explorers, a guided walk of the Brutalist “Streets in the Sky” of the Park Hill housing estate – the largest listed building in Europe – is fascinating"
Join a resident-led 90 minute tour to walk the Streets in the Sky. Your guide will take you through the history of Park Hill, exploring the inspirations behind its design as well as its architectural concepts and distinctive details.
Along the way, you’ll hear about the people who played a part in its story and gain insight into what life here is like today. There will also be an opportunity to see inside a renovated flat*.
A spring or summer visit is the perfect time to see our gardens in bloom and to take in the spectacular views over the city and into the countryside beyond.