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Crookes, Sheffield — Area Guide & Where to Stay
Crookes stands west of Sheffield city centre, bordered by Broomhill, Walkley and Upperthorpe, with open countryside along the River Rivelin beyond.
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Where to stay in Crookes
Where visitors usually base themselves, and why.
Which side of Crookes suits depends on whether the trip faces Broomhill or the River Rivelin. Wesley Hall and St Columba anchor the middle. Crookes sits about a mile and a half west of Sheffield city centre, close enough that a room here stays within walking distance of Walkley and Upperthorpe while keeping the whole city within easy reach.
Rivelin Glen Cemetery marks the edge.
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Crookes middle by Wesley Hall
Wesley Hall, St Columba and St Timothy's Church all sit in the built-up middle of Crookes, which puts three of the suburb's four listed places of worship inside a few streets. Few places to stay nearby — book ahead.Find hotels in Crookes middle by Wesley HallDays that head straight out to the River Rivelin countrysideRivelin Glen side
Rivelin Glen Cemetery and its Walsh Monument sit toward the northern edge of Crookes, where the built streets give out into the open countryside along the River Rivelin. Few places to stay nearby — book ahead.Find hotels in Rivelin Glen sideSplitting the days between Crookes and BroomhillBroomhill border
Broomhill runs along the southern boundary of Crookes, so a bed near that line reaches both suburbs on foot and shortens the run down into Sheffield city centre.Find hotels in Broomhill borderHotel links are affiliate links: booking through them may earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects how places are ranked. How this works
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Churches & Religious Sites
3- St. Thomas' Church, Crookes
- St Columba
- St Timothy's Church
Castles & Historic Sites
1- Walsh Monument And Railing At Rivelin Glen Cemetery Heritage
Landmarks & Notable Places
2- Wesley Hall Heritage
- Sheffield Student Housing Co-operative
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About Crookes
What are the main landmarks in Crookes?
Six names sit under Crookes. Four of them are places of worship: St Thomas' Church, Crookes, St Timothy's Church, St Columba and Wesley Hall. Two others complete the list.
The Walsh Monument and its railing stand in Rivelin Glen Cemetery, and the Sheffield Student Housing Co-operative is filed here as well.
What is the history of Crookes?
Crookes arrives in the file without a date. The register files the suburb under the City of Sheffield in England and gives it four church entries: St Thomas' Church, Crookes, St Timothy's Church, St Columba and Wesley Hall. A burial ground came with them.
Rivelin Glen Cemetery carries the River Rivelin's name, and it holds the Walsh Monument and its railing, the one memorial the register singles out.
Where is Crookes?
Crookes runs west of Sheffield city centre, meeting Broomhill to the south, Walkley and Upperthorpe to the east, and countryside by the River Rivelin to the north.
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What is the best area to stay in Crookes?
Crookes middle by Wesley Hall: Short walks between Wesley Hall, St Columba and St Timothy's Church. Rivelin Glen side: Days that head straight out to the River Rivelin countryside. Broomhill border: Splitting the days between Crookes and Broomhill.
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Updated October 2026