Leeds Festival
Leeds Festival is one of a mirrored pair of British alternative and rock music festivals (the other being Reading Festival) that runs over the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the August Bank Holiday weekend. The two festivals share the same bill, just on different days, and Leeds Festival is held in the grounds of Bramham […]
Leeds University
Established in 1831 as the Yorkshire College of Science, Leeds University gained a Royal Charter from King Edward VII in 1903 and is today run by the prestigious Russell Group, who are seen as leaders in research-based university faculties. The University of Leeds is ranked as highly as 10thin the best universities in the UK, […]
The Top 10 Nightclubs in Leeds
The Top 10 Nightclubs in Leeds There’s no doubt about it; Leeds is a party town, and there’s no way that every bar and club could ever be covered in a quick blog as there’s just so many of them. However, we’re categorising quickly and giving the run-down of the pick of the Top 10 […]
Sheffield Steel
Sheffield is known as the ‘Steel City’, and since the 19thcentury has been world-renowned for its production of steel. Many developments and inventions within the steel industry have been advanced in the area, although during the 1970s and 1980s, the industry began to decline as a result of international competition. The city’s nickname, however, remains. […]
Sheffield United Football Club
One of Sheffield’s two football clubs, Sheffield United FC play in the Championship, the second tier of British football. It was originally an offshoot of the Sheffield United Cricket Club, but has gone on to found mainstream success in a way the cricket club never managed! Sheffield United FC’s closest rivals are derby team Sheffield […]
University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a public research university which received its Royal Charter in 1905 as a successor to the University College of Sheffield. One of the top 100 ranked universities in the world, and 12thin the UK, it is not the only university in Sheffield but is well-respected and reputed. Split mainly over […]
The Top 12 Things To Do In Sheffield
With the third largest population by district in the UK, Sheffield is fast becoming the city to visit if you’re ever up in South Yorkshire. But don’t stick to boring tourist books and online guides, instead learn from the locals and read up on our top 12 things to do… you’ll never have a boring […]
Where To Stay In Leeds
Leeds has the second highest population of any local authority in the UK, behind only Birmingham, and now with a bustling city centre and numerous other attractions, there’s loads of great accommodation options for visiting. Whatever you fancy, or whatever your budget, there’s something for you! Budget Hotels and Hostels There are plenty of budget […]
Where To Stay in Sheffield
Sheffield sits on the River Sheaf in the eastern foothills of the Pennines, and is known as ‘The Steel City’. A favourite with students and sports fans alike, there’s loads of reasons for you to visit – but where should you stay? Thankfully there’s loads of accommodation options! Budget Hotels and Hostels Sheffield To nail […]