But sadly, these 15 once successful attractions have now closed, or changed, for many different reasons. Ranging from great swimming pools to fantastic wildlife parks and theme parks, we have put together a gallery of pictures of some of the best known places where residents used to go back in the 80s and 90s, either within Sheffield, or outside the city in areas which were considered close.
5. Finningley Air Show
The air show at RAF Finningley was a popular destination for Sheffield families once a year, before the RAF base closed in the mid-1990s Photo: Colin Drury
6. Millhouses Lido
The former outdoor swimming pool at Millhouses Park was popular in the summer but closed in the 1980s. an adventure playground has been built where it once was. Photo: Nancy Fielder
7. American Adventure
The American Adventure theme park near Ilkeston was popular in the 80s and 90s with Sheffield families and just a trip down the motorway away. Opening in 1987, it shut 30 years later Photo: Brian Eyre
8. Yorkshire at Abbeydale Park
In the 80s and 90s, families would go to watch Yorkshire play first class cricket at Abbeydale Park, like this game against Kent in 1980. But the county stopped playing matches there in 1996. Photo: Ian Soutar