Entertainment
Ponds Forge
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Ponds Forge is a premier sports and leisure destination in Sheffield, built for the 1991 World Student Games. Its Olympic-sized swimming pool is a hub for competitive and recreational swimming, with diving boards and spectator seating. The ice rink hosts ice hockey matches and public skating sessions, while the fitness centre offers gym and classes. Visitors can swim laps, take a dip in the leisure pool with waves, or skate to music. The complex's modern, spacious layout makes it easy to spend a few hours.
Don't miss
- Swim in the Olympic-sized pool or try the leisure pool with wave machine
- Skate on the ice rink during public sessions
- Watch a Sheffield ice hockey team practice or match
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ponds Forge
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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