1 / 3J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre
📍 Sheffield, North West
The J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre sits in Sheffield's largest ancient woodland, offering free trails, seasonal spotter guides, a wildlife pond, bird feeding station, and periodic guided walks covering fungi, birds, and plants.
A gorgeous venue, we had our wedding reception there and the staff were so lovely and helpful.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with nature-curious children who enjoy unhurried outdoor exploration rather than structured activities. The guided walks are genuinely educational when available, and autumn in particular is a standout time to visit for blackberry picking and woodland colour. The cafe is a strong draw in its own right.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
View all reviews →315 Google reviews
Georgia Marsh
10 months ago
“A gorgeous venue, we had our wedding reception there and the staff were so lovely and helpful.”
Ernesto Felix
6 years ago
“This natural area is within the city 10 min drive. The discovery centre has periodically events and tour through the woods. What I like is that all the staff is nice and that they are inclusive when it comes to the events. I went to the fungi walk tour and I learned a lot since experts were with us during the tour. They also have bird and olant tours.”
Sancharie “Sanchypoos” Booth
7 months ago
“You need to go for a walk just so you can end it with that Guinness cake.. THAT GUINNESS CAKE!!!! I think it has take the rightful place as the best cake I have ever eaten. Also the savoury food and choice of delicious drinks were also top notch. Now to spend the rest of my days dreaming of this cake and it's magnificence.”
Marianne Morgan
2 years ago
“Perfect setting for an early Autumn walk. Note the leaves on the map! Gorgeous sunlight filtering throught the trees. Blackberries ripe for picking. Birdsong clear and calming away from traffic noise I'd forgotten how wonderful the woods are”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Set within ancient woodland in Sheffield, the discovery centre offers self-guided trails with seasonal wildlife spotter guides and archaeological interest. Guided walks on specialist topics including fungi identification run periodically throughout the year. The Woodland Coffee Stop has indoor and outdoor seating and is widely praised for its food, particularly the Guinness cake. The site also operates as a wedding venue. Family workshops run seasonally.
