The new Peace Gardens were were opened in 1998 to celebrate the Millennium. They have been described as 'a milestone in Sheffield's redevelopment' and are part of the £120m Heart of the City Regeneration Scheme.The gardens were designed by the City Council's design team aswell as various contemporary artists. They are situated just off of busy Pinstone Street set 2m below street level to insulate from the noise of the city.
The garden has the theme of stone, water and metal working, reflecting Sheffield's industry in steel and cutlery. Falling water from giant bronze water vessels form the Holberry cascades, 'illustrating the significance of Sheffield's seven rivers in supplying water-power for the original metal manufacturing process'. The fish and plant life carved on the stone plinths celebrate the regeneration of Sheffield's eight main rivers.
Wide natural stone paths lead down from the street to the focal point, the Goodwin Fountain which has a fun mixture of spray patterns. There are large planting and grassed areas, with over 150 plant species creating 'constantly changing succession of pictures throughout the seasons'. The gardens combine traditional and contemporary, inspired by the Arts and Craft Movement as well as contemporary gardeners such as Beth Chatto.
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