Welcome to the city that inspires

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Nature, culture, people, peaks. Sheffield’s a world unto itself – one of unique contrasts, with endless stories to offer. Lose yourself in one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods and then find yourself on the longest gritstone edge in the country. Go from inner-city paddle boarding to independent shops and enjoy street food among world-class street art.

Experience the music, the comedy, the theatres and drink in this 'Real Ale Capital of the World'. Explore vibrant suburbs scattered across the city's hillsides and wander along fascinating riverside trails. Sheffield is home to all the best adventures.

A table in a restaurant is laid out with a sumptuous meal. Two hands, from each side of the table, are holding glasses of red wine.
Two cyclists riding mountain bikes along a dirt trail surrounded by green shrubs. The path leads toward a scenic view of a city in the background, with buildings, cranes, and rolling hills visible under a clear sky. The image captures an outdoor adventure with an urban landscape in the distance.

Weekend Away?

Last year Sheffield was listed as the 2nd best City Break destination in Europe by TimeOut and more recently was named the UK Foodie Capital in a report by Accor.

That means amazing food, theatre, street art, gigs, bars, clubs and festivals can all be enjoyed, while you also hike, climb and ride through the greenest city in the UK - 1/3 of Sheffield is actually inside the Peak District National Park.

Sound like a good way to spend a few days?

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Where to start?

Things to See and Do

For every type of visitor

Whether you're heading here for the day, weekend or longer, there's a lot on offer to make your trip memorable! If you need a helping hand- we also have guides for families, friends, couples, groups and more.

The interior of the Sheffield Winter Garden with lots of plants and trees thriving under the glass roof.

Areas to Explore

A blend of styles

From the chic and repurposed Kelham Island to the ever-developing city centre, get some inspiration on where sounds up your street.

An exterior shot of the Site Gallery, in Sheffield, at dusk. On the roof is an illuminated sign reading 'everything is different today'.

Food & Drink

The independent scene here is thriving

Foodhalls, taprooms, Michelin listed restaurants and coffee shops to die for - all set in a city whose heritage in making and crafting goes back to the 12th century (that means we are pretty passionate). 

And it won't cost you as much as *some* other cities either...

An exterior shot of Steam Yard, a popular coffee shop in Sheffield.

Accommodation

A comfortable stay whatever your style

Hotels, boutiques, bed and breakfasts, houseboats and converted park-keeper lodges- there's so many great places to stay! Although, you may have so much fun you don't see much of them while you're here.

A room at the House Of JÖRO with a double bed in the foreground and a free-standing bath in the background.

Headline events

Looking for something special to come here for?

Whether you're a snooker fan, a festival-goer, an outdoor enthusiast or a literature lover - you'll find you want to come back again and again to the city with the famously friendly welcome.

Tramlines Festival in 2019, showing the stage in the distance with a huge crowd enjoying the show.

Bars, venues and clubs

Unexpectedly unforgettable

A DIY ethic and a legendary status in music mean you've got a great selection to choose from - go underground and shabby chic or upmarket sleek and sophisticated.

The interior of the bar Public, in Sheffield city centre, showing off the beautiful dark wood and green velvet interior.

Christmas in Sheffield

Christmas is coming and there’s lots happening in Sheffield to help get you into the festive spirit.

Soak up the seasonal atmosphere at the traditional Christmas Markets in the City Centre, pick up unique Sheffield-made gifts at a whole host of market events and be sure to take some time to enjoy one of the many seasonal shows and performances on offer.

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An Alpine Lodge, lit up with fairy lights, sits in the middle of the Peace Gardens as part of the Sheffield Christmas Market. In the foreground is a huge light-up polar bear.

Sheffield Inspires.

Always has.
Always will.

Discover how Sheffield inspires places, organisations and people all over the world, through the words, pictures, and videos.

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Christmas in Sheffield

Make the most of the festive season in Sheffield with Christmas markets, seasonal shows and lots of family fun.

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Crackers For Christmas - Sheffield Festive Market Opening Weekend

Come and celebrate the opening weekend of Sheffield's Christmas Market and the countdown to Christmas with a host festive family entertainment across the city centre, 15 - 16 November.

Green festive banner with pine branches and baubles. Large white text reads “Crackers for Christmas – Sheffield’s Festive Weekend.” Below, a red ribbon shows “Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November, 11am to 5pm, Sheffield City Centre.” Hanging tags list activities: Music, Storytelling, Panto, Dance, Crafts, Characters. A wooden nutcracker figure stands on the left.

Sheffield shortlisted for three international placemaking awards

The city has been shortlisted for three major placemaking accolades at this year's City Nation Place Awards. The transformation of a massive part of Sheffield City Centre is in the running, alongside the city’s recent brand development work, pitting Sheffield against an impressive list of other places from around the world. 

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New Scandinavian-style wellness experience set to open in Sheffield

Opening in the beautiful Grade II listed Bethel Sunday School building, Güs is set to bring a new luxury wellness hub complete with Scandi saunas, ice baths, vanity station and café, to Sheffield's Heart of the City development on Cambridge Street.

Artist's impression of the exterior of the new Gus wellness venue showing tasteful scandi- style branding on it's exterior

Sheffield set to welcome landmark 10th edition of British Art Show

One of the UK’s most prestigious art events, British Art Show will return to where is all started, when the landmark tenth edition tours to Sheffield in October 2027 through a multi-venue partnership between Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Museums, Site Gallery, Yorkshire Artspace and Arts Catalyst.

Two people standing in a gallery observing three large textile artworks mounted on a white wall. The pieces feature abstract designs with layered textures and vibrant colors, including shades of blue, green, yellow, and brown. The central artwork has long strands hanging down, creating a dynamic effect. The floor is light-colored and reflective, and the overall setting is minimalistic, emphasizing the art.

Tourism brought £1.85 billion boost to Sheffield’s Economy in 2024

Sheffield’s visitor economy reached new heights in 2024, generating a record-breaking £1.85 billion – a 10% increase on the previous year and a full recovery from the impact of the pandemic.

A striking cityscape view of Sheffield at dusk taken from South Street Park amphitheatre during springtime with blossom on the trees

Kapital beer hall opens in Sheffield

Kapital, Sheffield's largest modern, European-style beer hall and restaurant, has now opened its doors. The expansive new space boasts a lively outdoor beer garden, a stylish restaurant, and a large private hire area with panoramic views all designed to capture the warmth, energy and tradition of Europe’s most iconic beer halls.

Lots of people socializing at the opening of Kapital Sheffield beer hall

Rivers and Hills

Sheffield graphic artist, Rob Lee, has collaborated with prolific street artist INSA to create an ambitious new artwork for Sheffield. Combining the collective force of their signature styles, they have completely transformed a drab brown-brick facade with an homage to the city's natural topography.

Aerial shot looking down on the building of the NCP car park on Wellington Street in Sheffield where the complete Rivers and Hills mural now adorns it's walls

Sheffield street art named 2nd best in the World for 2024

The vibrant mural painted by artist Peachzz overlooks Pound's Park in Sheffield City Centre and was unveiled back in June last year to much praise by Sheffielders. It has now been ranked as 2nd Best in the World by online street art community, Street Art Cities.

A large mural of two herons and a kingfisher in a vibrant wetland scene painted on the side of a tall modern building. In the foreground, a landscaped urban park with trees, benches, and pathways is visible, where several people, including a family with two children, are walking and enjoying the space under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Sheffield Street listed second in the Top 10 Hotspots for indie shops

American Express and Shop Small commissioned research with GlobalData to reveal the top 10 UK high streets for independent shops, with Sheffield's Division /Devonshire Street placing second.

People are seated at outdoor tables on a closed-off city street, enjoying food and drinks in sunny weather. The street is lined with shops and restaurants, including signs for a noodle bar and a café. A bright orange barrel and potted plants decorate the area, while pedestrians walk along the street in the background. The scene conveys a lively, social atmosphere in an urban setting.

Sheffield comes top in TimeOut's most underrated city breaks

Sheffield has been listed at No.1 by TimeOut magazine as the most underrated city break in the UK. The feature which included 12 cities such as Glasgow, Durham, Bristol and Liverpool, sited Sheffield's affordability, travel time from London and best-of-both-worlds offer as major perks.

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Sheffield retains ‘real ale capital of the world’ title

Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region is now home to 58 breweries, more per head of population than anywhere else in the country, producing around 1,800 different beers every year.

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Europe's largest purpose built food hall!

Now open in Sheffield! Come take a look around Cambridge Street Collective, a vast new food hall with over 20 different vendors offering culinary delights from a round the globe. 

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We are The Outdoor City

One third of our city is actually in the Peak District National Park! We're also home to five rivers, 800 managed greenspaces and more trees per person than any other city in Europe.

We have ease of access to some of the best gritstone climbing on the planet, while Sheffield's many hills mean we're a magnet for mountain bikers and road cyclists, plus they make for some breathtaking (quite literally) walks and runs too.

The Outdoor City
Two people walking in the hills above Sheffield. In the distance you can see rows of houses and the city skyline.

YUM!

Insides Eve Kitchen. A person stands behind the counter. Inside a glass display case is a range of pastries and cakes.

Sheffield's Best Bakeries

Sheffield is known as a city of makers and the 'Made in Sheffield' mark of excellence could easily be stamped on some of the produce coming out of the bakehouses, cafes and patisseries across our city.

Here's 20 'must try' bakeries in Sheffield...

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The exterior of the Kelham Island Tavern public house in Sheffield, painted in white green and gold.

Kelham Kool

Check out one of Time Out's coolest neighbourhoods in the world!

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Useful info

Getting to Sheffield

Sheffield is located in South Yorkshire at the very heart of the UK. The city's central location also puts it at heart of the UK's major rail and road networks, meaning it's easy to get to and is around 1 hours’ drive from 3 international airports.

The fountain in front of Sheffield Railway Station.

Getting to and around the city centre

Traveling into and around the city centre is being made easier. The Connecting Sheffield: City Centre scheme has various projects to improve walking, cycling, and public transport.

Urban street scene with modern architecture under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The view shows a wide road lined with trees and streetlights, flanked by contemporary buildings. Notable structures include a tall glass and concrete tower, a building with a distinctive patterned façade, and another with a rust-colored roof section. The street appears quiet with minimal traffic and clear pedestrian pathways.

Maps and Guides

A selection of downloadable maps and guides for exploring Sheffield.

Directions for arriving into Sheffield from our closest airports

Flying into Sheffield? Sheffield can be easily reached from UK Airports by either road, using a taxi service, or rail. Here is the travel information for several of the key airports that best connect Sheffield for international travel. 

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