The latest news regarding Chantry Cottage . Sheffield Show Graves Park is Sheffield's largest Park and occupies over 200 acres on the southern edge of the city. The area is historic parkland and has existed as such for around 1000 years. It was saved from development by Alderman J.G.Graves, one of the city's major benefactors, who purchased the land between 1926 and 1936, and gifted it to the people of Sheffield as parkland forever.
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of landscapes within the park.
Attractions include a rare breeds centre and animal farm, lakes where exotic waterfowl can be seen, a cafe and children's play area, and many sports facilities. There are large areas of mature woodland where squirrels and wild birds can be observed from the footpaths. Although covenants exist which restrict the use of the land to public parkland, this has not prevented attempts to plunder parts for other purposes. The Friends of Graves Park have already prevented 7 acres of parkland, formerly used by Sheffield Council as a plant nursery, from being sold to developers. With the help of the public we hope to safeguard all of Graves Park for future generations.