Our Changing City Centre
What's happening in Sheffield City Centre? More than you may think...
Sheffield City Centre is undergoing significant change.
With so much regeneration happening, it can be hard to keep up with all of the exciting developments.
We've created a dedicated space here to help keep everyone informed of what’s new, what's underway, and what's happening next.
What's new?
Flagship Radisson Blu hotel now open
With stunning views overlooking Sheffield Town Hall and the Peace Gardens, the new hotel features a sympathetically restored Victorian façade and timeless design, making it a stylish addition to the city centre.
Boasting 154 contemporary and airy guest rooms, a rooftop speakeasy-style Indian restaurant concept and bar, six flexible meeting and event spaces with an outdoor terrace, a fully equipped fitness center, and a convenient location, the hotel is the perfect base for any stay, whether traveling on business or leisure.
Europe's largest purpose-built food hall now open
A much-anticipated opening for the city, Cambridge Street Collective is a brand-new food hall offering the very best in up-and-coming food and drink talent.
Located on Cambridge Street in Sheffield City Centre, this cavernous industrial venue is around 20,000 sq ft, and has been designed to create a prime social and communal destination, sitting at the centre of the city's landmark Heart of the City development.
Sheffield's tallest mural unveiled in Pound's Park
Sheffield street artist Peachzz has now completed a new large-scale wildlife mural on the side of the Cubo building, overlooking Pound’s Park in Sheffield City Centre.
Believed to be the city's tallest piece of street art and Peachzz's own biggest piece of work to date, the mural scales the full five storeys of the building, standing 25.5 metres high and covering 225 square metres.
Fjällräven Sheffield now open
Leading Swedish outdoor clothing and equipment brand, Fjällräven, have now opened their third UK brand store, right here in Sheffield - the shop now located on Charles Street.
Following over a decade of impressive growth in the UK, Fjällräven’s unique combination of unrelenting product functionality and timeless, Scandinavian design has proved popular with both outdoor and lifestyle consumers alike.
Yards Store now open
Independent men’s fashion retailer, Yards Store, is now open on Pinstone Street in Sheffield city centre, located next door to the new Fjällräven store just round the corner.
The store features a fusion of outdoor and heritage brands including And Wander, Ten C, Carhartt WIP, Gramicci, Hikerdelic, RRL, ST95, Hoka, Karhu, Clarks Originals and New Balance to name just a few.
New free Sheffield Connect bus service
You can enjoy free journeys around Sheffield city centre in the comfort of a brand new, zero emission bus.’
The Sheffield Connect service is a completely free service for everyone to use seven days a week across the core of the city centre. Stops are located within just a few minutes’ walk of the main active areas and the SC1 service links to tram and train services too.
The service runs every 7- 8 minutes – so passengers can turn up and go, making their journeys quicker, cleaner and for free.
A new second route will also connect the Heart of the City to Castlegate and West Bar. It’s still free, zero-emission and runs every 20 minutes.
Pound's Park
With this brand-new park in the Heart of the City, the expectations of city centre public space are being reinvented in Sheffield. Pounds Park even won the ‘Streetscapes and Public Realm’ award at Insider’s Yorkshire Placemaking Awards in 2024.
Located on the former fire station site off Rockingham Street, the play park features two large pyramid towers, stainless steel slides, climbing structures, playhouses, a seesaw, splash park features, wheelchair-accessible play equipment, and more.
Retail
Alongside its buzzing independent scene, Sheffield has welcomed big new names to the city centre recently. In the Heart of the City you’ll now find shops like Fjallraven, Yards Store, Sostrene Greene, Monki and Weekday, with The Cream Store also set to open this summer. Watch this space for more exciting retail announcements coming soon.
Workspaces
A host of new workspaces are tempting more top talent into the city centre. 2,500 staff are already in place at Grosvenor House thanks to HSBC and law firm CMS.
On the horizon is contemporary workspace on the upper floors of Isaacs building, the award-nominated and super sustainable Elshaw House, and the unique small office space of Athol House.
Updated proposal for city centre travel plans
Connecting Sheffield: City Centre is set to create more space for people, make streets more attractive and link up the regeneration across Fargate, Heart of the City and The Moor.
The improvement scheme will make it easier to get around on foot, by bike or by public transport with wider footways, connected cycleways and more direct bus routes.
Updated proposals have now been announced, taking on board findings from consultation, as well as further engagement with groups affected by the proposals.
Opening in 2024...
Leah's Yard
The jewel in the crown of Heart of the City. This former collection of small industrial workshops – and a Grade II* listed building no less – is currently being transformed into a new social hub for creative independent businesses.
Renowned Sheffield artist Pete McKee became the first official tenant, announcing that he would be moving his gallery into Leah's Yard. He’s since been joined by a host of others! Leah’s Yard will soon be opening with Hop Hideout’s new beer shop, a new home for Gravel Pit, the automation startup Ferrio, independent bookshop La Biblioteka, social enterprise The Yard Gallery, local producer store Mesters’ Market, and a brand new concept by Bullion – the Chocolate Bar. What a line-up!
The Gaumont Building
The former Kingdom nightclub is now known as the Gaumont Building again, a nod to its past as a theatre.
The red steel frame exterior has now been replaced by leafy ‘living walls’, giving the building a fresh and contemporary new look.
Bethel Chapel
Sandwiched between the prime developments on Cambridge Street, Bethel Chapel is a 15,000 sq.ft. space that is set to become a new live entertainment venue for the city, that will have a bar and cafe area on the first floor with roof terrace and balcony on the top floor.
What's happening to...?
Fargate
This historic high street is being transformed into a Fargate for the future!
Fargate's extensive redevelopment work is well underway, so while it might not look its best at the moment, it will definitely be worth the wait with new planting, lighting, seating, play features, and pocket parks, all being integrated.
The proposed social hub Event Central will also blend co-working and culture, including a live music venue.
Cole Store (former John Lewis building)
Set to be revamped by Urban Splash of Park Hill refurb fame, the old Cole Brothers building will become a place to meet, eat, and shop. Expect a new glass atrium and on-street dining, as well as workspaces, studios, a gym, and a pocket park.
Chapel Walk
Chapel Walk has a proud history as one of the city centre’s most-loved shopping streets. In 2023, £1.24 million was awarded to local businesses to help further transform the street into a vibrant city centre destination.
Castlegate
As one of the most significant parts of Sheffield history, Castlegate’s regeneration is eagerly awaited. Plans include uncovering the River Sheaf, exposing parts of the original castle, wide open public space, a riverside park, play features, and space for events.
The historical site’s transformation into an exciting new public park is underway. It is expected to be open for all to enjoy in 2026.
West Bar
This £300m regeneration scheme spans 7 acres, providing almost 1 million sq. ft. of office, retail, leisure, hotel and living space, creating a new gateway into Sheffield City Centre.
The roundabout at West Bar is currently undergoing a transformation into Sheffield’s first Dutch-style roundabout. This will slow down traffic flow, prioritising and making it safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
Changes to travel in and around the city centre
Travelling to and around the city centre is being made easier and more attractive.
The Connecting Sheffield: City Centre scheme has various projects to improve walking, cycling, and public transport.
