The Best Sheffield Travelling Tips
Sheffield is a city full of surprises, located in Yorkshire on the edge of the stunning Peak District, where it can be conveniently reached from Leeds is just 40-minutes and London in 2-hours via train. Sheffield is known for being one of the steelmaking capitals of the world. This South Yorkshire city has more trees […]
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 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 […]
7 Facts About Sheffield You Did not know
The Steel City, Sheffield plays home to almost 600,000 people – and almost 2 million in the larger metropolitan area. Yet how much do you really know about the city? We uncover some facts you may not have had heard of; but they’re perfect for bringing up in conversation when you need the upper hand […]