Hillsborough House

Hillsborough House is a stone mansion from 1779 featuring symmetrical architecture with a central entrance and formal facade situated within Hillsborough Park. The building now houses a public library and a restored coach house operates as a cafe on the grounds.

Thomas Steade, a local landowner from a family with roots dating to the 14th century, had the house built as a private residence outside Sheffield. In 1906 the residence was converted into a public library, marking a significant shift in its role within the community.

The house reflects its transformation from a private residence to a public space where visitors today experience a blend of historical architecture and modern library use. The interior spaces preserve details of the original fixtures while the current use shows how such places gain new meaning over time.

The house is located northwest of Sheffield's center and is accessible for visitors exploring the area. The grounds offer space for walking beyond the library itself, and the cafe in the coach house provides a good spot to rest.

The original estate once covered a large area with a lake, two lodges, and a tree-lined avenue, of which only the walled garden survives today. This walled garden shows how much of the original landscape design persists in a smaller form.

Location: Sheffield

Elevation above the sea: 76.96497 m

GPS coordinates: 53.40692,-1.50262

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:57