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Endcliffe Park, located 2 miles southwest of Sheffield city centre, is a 15 hectare city park built to commemorate the Jubilee of Queen Victoria, that has a river, stepping stones, 2 ponds full of ducks and waterfowl, statues and sculptures, woodlands, floral features, and a cafe. It is open daily throughout the year and is free to visit. There is a large children’s play area, with some of the most varied and complex equipment in Sheffield, and plenty to amuse kids of all ages. Pullins Amusements is also based here, offering fairground fun at weekends, and during school holidays. The park is listed on English Heritage’s National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, and has a number of Grade II listed features to look out for, such as the Jubilee Monument, Toll Gates, Pavilion and Lodge, and a statue of Queen Victoria. Admission: Free! Opening Times: Park open daily dawn until dusk. Cafe: Summer: open daily 9am to 5pm. Winter: Weekdays 9am to 4pm, weekends 9am to 5pm.
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