Less Steel City, more real city.
Discover the secrets of one of the UK’s most likeable cities – and why it might just be your ideal destination. You might be excused for thinking that we fly a little under the radar of other northern metropolises. But the city has long been quietly reinventing itself as the northern capital of cool.
From stylish venues and hip regeneration projects to its wealth of green space and sustainability credentials, Sheffield is a real crowd pleaser. Little wonder we regularly feature in Time Out’s European city breaks guide.
Still need convincing? Read on for some more inspiration..
An abundance of green space
Sheffield is the 4th biggest city in the country and yet we have a whopping 61% greenspace, more trees per person than any other city in Europe and a 1/3 of the city is actually inside the Peak District National Park, so that's probably the main reason we're The Outdoor City. We're a great destination to find venues with al fresco areas and there's lots of opportunities to build outdoor experiences into your event, like a morning jog or walk from the city centre out to one of our many parks, woodlands and wild spaces.
Sheffield is Britain’s greenest destination and was ranked the UK’s most eco-friendly city in Natwest’s Green Cities Report ahead of COP26. We're part of the UK100 Cities committed to taking climate action and we’re planting 100,000 trees over the next ten years to help achieve our vision to be a zero-carbon city by 2030.
And it’s not just our vision – rest assured that our venues have sustainability at the heart of every event.
Great Venues
We’re really proud of our high-quality venues and hotels which offer something a bit different to the usual suspects. They all have a distinctively Sheffield flavour, especially the Winter Garden - Europe’s biggest urban glasshouse.
And did you know…. Our fashionable Kelham Island district (home to uber stylish venues) was named one of the world's 51 coolest neighbourhoods in 2022 by Time Out.
Ready to book? Or in need of some advice? We'd love to hear from you.
Sector strengths & solving global issues
The University of Sheffield is ranked in the top 100 globally, with a cutting-edge reputation in engineering, smart materials and stem cell technology. Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre is one of the most advanced research centres for physical activity in the world.
And there’s more…
Exploding food & drink scene
It’s difficult to split food and beer in Sheffield- they often go hand in hand. And there’s nothing like a long day at a conference to build up an appetite. Check out new openings and old favourites whether your delegation want to eat together or explore the city themselves.
Friendly and supportive
The city has a super friendly reputation and an ability to make you feel like a local in no time. We’re here to find the right venues and experiences for you and your delegates. Whether you need detailed support or just a chat and some practical advice- we’re just a phone call away. There’s no catch. It’s our job to make it easier for you to bring your event to Sheffield.
Great social add ons
We are bursting with ideas to enhance events and social programmes. From food and drink (cheese tasting, chocolate making, microbreweries and Sheffield Gin School) to outdoor activities in the peaks- or a trip to the magnificent Chatsworth House. We’ll find something to suit.
You will find some great ideas for delegates here .
Featured conference
20th International Coeliac Disease Symposium
5th – 7th September 2024: 600 delegates from 38 countries: Main Conference at Sheffield City Hall: Gala Dinner at Cutlers’ Hall: Satellite meetings at Mercure St Paul’s Hotel and Spa
"Sheffield was an ‘unknown’ city by comparison to previous venues; Paris, New York, Amsterdam, Prague and Sorrento, but it held its own. In all honestly. I was proud to be a Sheffielder".Professor David Sanders, Conference Organiser
Testimonial
"Having been to all 20 of the European Hair Research Society meetings since the first was held in Brussels in 1989, Sheffield 2023 has been one of, if not, the best of the lot. The feedback we have received has been pretty spectacular and the delegates really loved the city. The venues were great, they loved the dinner in the Cathedral and having the Lord Mayor at the Winter Garden reception made a big impression."
Andrew Messenger, Event Organiser and Honorary Professor of Dermatology
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Tel: 0114 273 5978
Email: Conferences@sheffield.gov.uk
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Events Confirmed
Coming to Sheffield in 2025: British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Clinical Genetics Society Conference, European Society for Cognitive Psychology.
Recently hosted in Sheffield include: European Communication Research & Education Association Conference, British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, British Association of Knee Surgeons, The Kids Knee Conference, Association of Internet Research, 20th International Coeliac Disease Symposium, International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces
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