Sheffield

Travel Guide
Kelham Island Museum as well as a small group of people
Discover the fascinating history of the Steel City and see how it has become a leafy haven where trees far outnumber people.

Picturesque gardens and nature trails complement Sheffield’s cultural and historic hubs. It has been at the forefront of industrial progress for many centuries, spreading its cultural wings across the vast undulating hills of Yorkshire. Visit galleries and museums for a sense of local culture. Spot locations from The Full Monty, the 1997 film in whichSheffield’s culture is satirized.

Walk the Rivelin Valley Nature Trail to encounter old dams that sparked the city’s industrial revolution. Wander past old flour mills, lime trees and the trail’s namesake park and playground. Weirs, stones and bridges enable crossings of the scenic river.

Learn about the use of the fast-flowing water in the industrial revolution at the Kelham Island Museum. Visit the Millennium Gallery for writer John Ruskin’s collection of metal works telling the story of the Steel City. Relics from British and European history are on display at the Graves Art Gallery, which uses iPods for tours. Peruse the art spanning four centuries in the galleries.

Appreciate parks and gardens that add a green layer to this city. Pick your favorite specimen from the Sheffield Botanical Gardens, which has a bear pit, rose garden and fountain. Nearby is Endcliffe Park, a leafy oasis with waterfalls, streams and a forest.

Arrive in the central plaza of Peace Gardens and gaze up at the majestic Sheffield Town Hall. Visit the Crucible Theatre for a game of popular British sport snooker. The city has two soccer teams you can watch at the arenas of Bramall Lane and Hillsborough Stadium, where a tragedy involving the death of 96 fans took placed in 1989.

Fly to any of the airports in Manchester, Leeds and Nottingham and drive to Sheffield in around 1 hour. The city is 55 miles (90 kilometers) southwest of the historic settlement of York in the borough of South Yorkshire. Use the tram or bus to get around the vibrant commune, which is in the central region of England. In this region, July is the hottest and driest month, while winters are fairly wet and cold.

Sheffield is a beacon of culture and production with a picturesque countryside.

Where to stay in Sheffield

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Sheffield City Centre

4/5(390 area reviews)

Sheffield City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sheffield City Hall or Sheffield Town Hall.

Sheffield City Centre
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Brightside

Check out the shopping during your time in Brightside. Hop around the Sheffield area on the metro at Meadowhall Interchange Station to see top sights like Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Paradise Island Adventure Golf.

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Sharrow

While there might not be top attractions in Sharrow, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sheffield Botanical Gardens and Endcliffe Park.

Sharrow

Longley

When in Longley, you can plan a visit to Owlerton Stadium and Hillsborough Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Waverley

While there might not be top attractions in Waverley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Utilita Arena Sheffield and IceSheffield.

Waverley
ibis Sheffield City
ibis Sheffield City
3 out of 5
1 Shude Hill, Sheffield, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$87 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
S$87
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Convenient, comfortable hotel
"I stay here when visiting friends in Sheffield, as is convenient to walk into town / use public transport and secure, reasonable , paid parking is < 100m from front door of hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Mar,2024

ibis Sheffield City
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield - formerly Jurys Inn
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield - formerly Jurys Inn
4 out of 5
119 Eyre Street, Sheffield, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$106 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
S$106
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Good property, super comfortable beds. Good location and decent breakfast. Bathrobes would have been nice."

Reviewed on 25 Mar,2024

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield - formerly Jurys Inn
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
119 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, England
The price is S$107 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
S$107
per night
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Good value,good staff,clean and tidy,right in centre..all in all a great stay"

Reviewed on 26 Mar,2024

Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spacesavers
Spacesavers
3.5 out of 5
Saint James Row, Sheffield, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, a Smart TV, and cable TV. Popular attractions Crucible Theatre and Meadowhall Shopping Centre ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (35 reviews)
"Property was brilliant and spacious, great for a couple get away."

Reviewed on 1 Jan,2024

Spacesavers
Three Cranes Serviced Apartments
Three Cranes Serviced Apartments
3.5 out of 5
74 Queen St, Sheffield, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (72 reviews)
"Very nice! Would definitely recommend and stay again. Convenient parking nearby as well."

Reviewed on 11 Mar,2024

Three Cranes Serviced Apartments
KSpace at The Point Studio Apartment
KSpace at The Point Studio Apartment
3.5 out of 5
1 Division Lane, Sheffield, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, a Smart TV, and digital TV. Popular attractions Sheffield City Hall and Sheffield Town Hall are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Ok stay - could be better
"The apartment was nice. Kitchen fully stocked. City centre location so was very noisy at night until 4am one night. The room also isn’t pitch black even with the curtains drawn. Could do with blinds. Floor was quite greasy and sticky so had to wear shoes the whole time. Checkout process was easy ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb,2023

KSpace at The Point Studio Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Sheffield

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
257
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4 - Good
309
" "4 - Good 41.36546184738956%
3 - Okay
151
" "3 - Okay 20.214190093708165%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 2.677376171352075%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 1.3386880856760375%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
26 Mar 2020

Great city, wish I still lived there

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
21 Mar 2020

Can't really say as only stayed near hotel to attend my appointment.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
18 Mar 2020

We went for a family wedding so saw very little of Sheffield only lots of roadworks and Meadowhall. Went for a run to the Peak District which was very nice.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
11 Mar 2020

Not the best

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
2 Mar 2020

The hotel was ideally position for The Ponds forge aquatic facility

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
2 Mar 2020

Lovely plenty of bars