Norfolk Heritage Park

Norfolk Heritage Park is 28 hectares of vibrant green space to the south east of the city centre.

Established in 1848 by the 12th Duke of Norfolk, it was once land that had been part of a deer park linked to Sheffield Manor.

It became one of Britain’s first public

Norfolk Heritage Park is 28 hectares of vibrant green space to the south east of the city centre.

Established in 1848 by the 12th Duke of Norfolk, it was once land that had been part of a deer park linked to Sheffield Manor.

It became one of Britain’s first public parks, offering free access to all.

In 1910, the Duke gifted the park to the city, leading to the addition of amenities such as bowling greens, tennis courts, and playgrounds throughout the 20th century.

After a period of decline, it was designated Grade II* landscape in 1994 and restored with Heritage Lottery funding in the late 1990s.

The survey will close on the 9th January 2026.

Page last updated: 13 Jan 2026, 01:22 PM