Rose Garden Café, Graves Park
Location/Address
Hemsworth Rd, Norton, Sheffield S8 8LL
Type
Description
The Rose Garden Café is a largely timber framed structure that was gifted to the people of Sheffield along with Graves Park, within which it sits, by Alderman J.G. Graves. The Rose Garden Café was built in 1927 and is a detached single storey timber framed structure with a brick built flat roof extension (formerly toilets) now used as a kitchen and store. A toilet block extension was added at a later date. The main roofs are pitched and finished in plain clay tiles. The gable walls are solid masonry.
The timber frame has been subject to historic and significant distortion. The last Building Defects Survey, undertaken in 2018 lists the overall condition of the Café as ‘Poor’ and recommended major repair works to roofs, external walls, windows and building services. The report also highlighted that ‘the timber framed structure forming the Rose Garden café has been subject to historic and significant distortion. Whilst no evidence of recent instability was apparent, prior to recovering the main roof, further investigation [is] required by Structural Engineer to ensure all movement is complete’.
The café sits within a park contains several unique features and facilities including Norton Hall [1795], St James Church, an animal farm, children’s playgrounds, boating lake and fish ponds, tennis courts, parklands and woodlands.
Statement of Significance
Asset type
BuildingAge
1927Rarity
This building dates to 1927 and is an important feature of Graves ParkArchitectural and Artistic Interest
The building is a much loved, well used and popular community asset providing food and refreshments to the local community. It has a large entrance that leads onto the rose garden.Group Value
It is extremely popular with the local communityHistoric Interest
It has survived in its present form since 1927 and is currently tenanted on a lease from Sheffield City Council as a café, which is well-used by walkers, parents, dog-walkers and visitors from across the country. It has provided a meeting place, especially during the recent pandemic.Archaeological Interest
It is a former summer house and is largely the same as when it was gifted by Alderman JG Graves in 1927Landmark Status
The café is iconic in appearance and in its position close to the rose garden, Animal Farm and boating lake in the upper part of Graves Park, which is the largest park in the City of Sheffield. It is utilised by thousands of visitors every year and provides a unique service in the park itself.
Date Listed
18 Sep 2023
Last Updated
12 Jun 2023
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