Following the success of the previous guided walks, the 10th anniversary of the Gardeners Rest will host a guided heritage walk around Neepsend. We will encompass both aspects of industrial, and social, heritage and of the ‘Beer Capital’ status owned by the City of Sheffield.

The short walk (about one mile and just over one hour, including a briefing at the start) will commence opposite the Gardeners and will finish in front of their bar.

The walk will be led by ‘Sheffield’s Real Heritage Pubs’ editor, Dave Pickersgill. It will follow the route outlined in the third booklet in the Sheffield CAMRA pub heritage walk series. Sponsored by Alder Bar and the Gardeners Rest, this publication concentrates on Neepsend, the ‘new Kelham Island.’ Included are copious images, a map, detail on the various pubs featured and lots of information on the area and its history, including a timeline.

We will discuss: Cutlery Works, Neepsend Bridge, Insignia Works: Church – Temple of Fun, Naomi’s Corner, Upper Don Trail, 1864 Sheffield Flood, Ball Street Bridge, Kelham Weir, Alfred Beckett Brooklyn Works, Cornish Works, Lion Works, Duality Brew Co, Alder Bar, Neepsend Brew Co. Rutland Hall, the Woodhead Railway line, The Forest, Stones Cannon Brewery, Heist Brew Co, The Neepsend Tavern and the Gardeners Rest.

Meet on the pavement opposite the pub at 15:00 on Saturday 26th September 2026.

• The cost will be £4.45 per person

• All participants will receive two beer vouchers, each for half a pint of cask beer

• These can only be redeemed at the Gardeners on Saturday 26 September 2026

This event includes the opportunity to purchase (cash only):

• The Neepsend pub heritage walk booklet (2025) - A5, 32 pages - at the reduced price of £2.50 (rrp £2.99)
• The (new) Kelham Island pub heritage walk booklet - A5, 32 pages - at the reduced price of £2.50 (rrp £2.99)