Sheffield - 18 stops - par 53
This is Sheffield. The map is the actual city and the round is played on its real streets, using attractions like Bramall Lane to build the holes. Skip is a local guide who knows every corner of the place. This full round of 18 holes is a 6.6 mi walk with a par of 53, using 12 portals to move between districts. A few feathers might fly along the way.
The course is drawn on the real street grid, so the map you play is the map you walk.
Drag to aim, release to swing. Buildings bounce and water costs you a stroke.
Every hole ends at an attraction. Sink the putt, read the story, walk to the next tee.
Look at the stands of Bramall Lane, a football stadium located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. This site is the home of Sheffield United and is used as an association football venue. You can also find rugby league played here. It had its inception in 1855. I have seen plenty of excitement fly through the air here, though usually it is the ball and not my friends. It is a great spot to get your bearings in the city while imagining the crowds that fill these seats.
Heeley City Farm is a city farm located in the district of Heeley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It is more than just a place to see animals; it is a community-based and led training, employment and youth enterprise. I've found it is a great spot to see how people in the city work together to maintain a green space. You can pick out the impact of their community-led approach as you walk through the grounds and see how they provide training and employment opportunities for the local neighborhood.
The Medina Mosque is an architectural structure that had its inception in 2006. You can also find it referred to as the Madina Masjid or the Wolseley Road Mosque depending on who you ask. It holds a special place in the city as the first purpose-built mosque in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. I've noticed the building has a presence that really anchors the neighborhood, and it is a great spot to pause and look around. Whether you are here for the architecture or the history, it is a point of interest that defines the area's character.
Saint Mary's Church is a Church of England parish church located in the City of Sheffield, England. The building was started in 1830 and is designed in the Gothic Revival style. Because of its architectural and historical importance, it is a Grade II* listed building. Visitors to the area can observe the specific details of the Gothic Revival style that define the exterior of this church building. It remains a significant piece of the city's religious architecture for those passing through the neighborhood.
You can pick out the screens and performance spaces before you even realize you have entered a museum. Site Gallery is an art gallery in Sheffield, England, that moves away from traditional paintings on a wall. Instead, it specialises in moving image, new media and performance based art. I find the energy here quite different from other galleries because the art is often happening in real time. It is a great spot to see how technology and live action blend together in a modern setting.
You might expect another general city gallery, but this is actually a heritage centre focused on the brave work of first responders. Located in Sheffield, England, the National Emergency Services Museum preserves the history of those who keep the public safe. It first opened its doors on 8 May 1984 under the name Sheffield Fire and Police Museum. The site operated under that title for several decades until it was given its present name on 1 January 2014. I've noticed the displays here really capture the grit of the job.
You will find the entrance to the Turner Museum of Glass on Portobello Street. This university museum is housed in the Sir Robert Hadfield Building within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield, in England. It is a great spot to see the evolution of the medium, as the museum has a particular focus on glassworkers from the 1920s to 1950s. I've noticed the light hits the displays quite nicely from my perch outside, which is a nice break from the usual city bustle.
Located here in Sheffield, the Alfred Denny Museum is a museum. It is a spot for visitors to stop and spend some time exploring the local area. This particular institution was founded in 2012. I've noticed it's a great place to take a break from the bustle of the streets and enjoy a bit of quiet. Whether you are a lifelong resident or just visiting the city for the first time, it is a place that fits well into the local neighborhood. I always like how it anchors this part of the city's map for people exploring on foot.
You will find this museum situated one mile west of Sheffield city centre within Weston Park. It is the largest museum in the city and is managed by Museums Sheffield. The building itself is Grade II* listed. While it is known today as Weston Park Museum, it had its inception in 2006; prior to that, the site was called the Sheffield City Museum and Mappin Art Gallery. I've found the surrounding park makes for a lovely stroll before you head inside to see the collections.
William Henry Crossland was the architect of St Mark's, a church building designed in the Gothic Revival style. Located in the Broomhill suburb of Sheffield, this Church of England parish church is dedicated to St Mark the Evangelist. It is a Grade II listed building that was started in 1871. Since 2000, the church has served the amalgamated parishes of Broomhill and Broomhall. Visitors to the Broomhill area can see the specific architectural details that characterize this historic parish site.
The University of Sheffield Drama Studio is housed in the former Glossop Road Baptist Church. This theatre building had its inception in 1970 and is a Grade II listed building. Owned by the University of Sheffield, the venue is operated by the university’s Performance Venues department. Inside the building, you can find a 177 seat theatre venue. For those looking for working space, the studio offers 3 individual rehearsal spaces that are available to hire.
Let me show you Crookes Valley Park, an area of public parkland in the Crookesmoor area of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. It is located just under two kilometres west of the city centre. When you are visiting, you can pick out how it fits into the wider local greenery, as it is one of the three Crookesmoor Parks. I usually find it a peaceful spot to avoid the busier streets. It is a great place to stretch your legs before you head back toward the heart of the city.
Located here in the city, you can find Allen the Peregrine. This sculpture is a notable point of interest for visitors exploring the area. It had its inception in 2017. While most of the city is filled with the sounds of traffic and people, this particular spot offers a moment to stop and look up. I often see my cousins circling the nearby rooftops, though they are much louder and more restless than this still, metal bird.
Look up at the stonework of this Grade II* listed building in Barker's Pool. This is Sheffield City Hall, a concert hall and multi-purpose hall located in Sheffield. It was designed by architect Vincent Harris and was built by the Sheffield City Council, who still own the site today. It is a great spot for a show or a city event. I usually find the ledge near the entrance is a prime spot for people-watching, provided the wind is in my favor. It is one of the most recognizable points of the local skyline.
Let me show you the Millennium Gallery. This building is primarily made from concrete and glass and serves as an art museum. Designed by architects Pringle Richards Sharratt, the gallery opened in April 2001. It is an independent museum managed by Museums Sheffield. You can pick out the modern lines of the architecture, which helped it become a popular spot for visitors. In 2011, Visit England listed it as the 15th most-visited free attraction in the country. I've always found the glass sections particularly bright.
South Street Park Amphitheatre is an amphitheatre that serves as a focal point for public activity in the area. It had its inception in 2011, creating a designated space for performances and community gatherings. When you visit, you can pick out the specific layout designed to project sound and sightlines toward the audience. It is a useful landmark for anyone exploring the city's outdoor spaces. I find it is a pleasant spot to pause and watch the world go by while taking in the open air of the park.
The Crucible is a theatre building and sports venue located in Sheffield. It is a Grade II listed building that opened in 1971, following an inception in 1969. The building was designed by architect RHWL. While you are visiting this site, you can pick out the connection to the city's industrial history, as crucible steel was developed in Sheffield in 1740. I've always found the name a fitting nod to the city's heritage, and it is a great spot to see how the city blends its artistic side with its gritty, metallic roots.
Wrekin is the setting for this round, where the map is the real city and the ball rolls across its actual streets. The holes are built from real attractions like the Coalport China Museum. I know every nook of this place from a bird's eye view. It is a quick nine-hole round with a par of 30, covering a walk of 4.1 mi.
This is Luton. The map follows the real city and the round is played on its actual streets, using attractions like Wardown Park Museum as the basis for the holes. Skip knows these pavements well. It is a quick round of 9 holes with a par of 26, covering a 3.4 mi walk with 4 portals to bridge the gaps.
Stoke-on-Trent is the setting for this round, with the ball rolling across the real city streets. The course is built from actual attractions, starting with a shot at Vale Park. This quick 9-hole round covers 3.7 mi and uses 2 portals to bridge the gaps. Skip is the local guide for these roads, provided a few crumbs are involved.
Banking a ball off the brickwork of the Black Country Living Museum feels different than anywhere else. This round takes place on the real streets of Wolverhampton, where the map is the city itself and the local attractions form the holes. Skip knows every crack in the pavement here. It is a quick round of 9 holes with a par of 28, covering 3.7 mi and using 6 portals to bridge the gaps.
This is Kingston upon Hull, where the map is the real city and the round is played on its actual streets. The holes are built from real attractions, including the Hull Minster. I know these roads well and am the local guide. It is a quick round of 9 holes with a par of 25, covering a 3 mi walk and using 2 portals.
Yes. Every course runs in the browser with no account and no install.
No. The full round plays from anywhere. Walking the real route is a nice way to see the city, but it is not required.
Yes. The geometry comes from OpenStreetMap data, rendered chunky on purpose. Streets, water and parks sit where they really are.
