Things to do in Sheffield

Whether you’re visiting to make the most of the Peak District’s incredible natural bounty or to explore the city’s indoor treasures, Sheffield is a true all-rounder. Find out how to get the most out of your visit.

Sheffield is a hidden gem when it comes to sightseeing. Mixing historic buildings with modern structures, urban regeneration with tranquil city parks, Sheffield is an intoxicating city of contrasts and surprises.

Celebrating Sheffield’s rich creative community, culture hounds will enjoy the award-winning galleries and fascinating museums tracing the city’s unique and pre-eminent past.

Whether you’re dancing to your favourite bands, engrossed in a theatre show, cheering on your team from the terraces, or flying the flag at one of the city’s LGBT events, Sheffield has plenty to keep you entertained.

The city that gave us Pulp, Arctic Monkeys and Human League has an enviable nightlife scene. Discover where to go when the sun goes down with our guide to the best pubs, bars and clubs.

Even the pickiest palates will get their fill thanks to Sheffield’s wide variety of artisanal cafés, fresh food markets and restaurants serving cuisine from around the world. The only problem is where to eat first.

With Meadowhall shopping centre and a huge variety of markets and independent shops on your doorstep, if you’re looking to indulge in a spot of retail therapy you’ve certainly come to the right place.

Sheffield’s music scene is an exhilarating mix of big names, emerging talent, mainstream jams and acquired tastes, played out on everything from huge arena stages to intimate club corners.

Come and explore the wonderful museums charting Sheffield’s proud history as a world player in the steel trade and trace the inventions, music, politics and people that helped shape the city.

Sheffield’s ale scene is the stuff of legends. Home to a bevy of microbreweries, traditional pubs and a Real Ale Trail which snakes its way through the city, you won’t be short on places to whet your whistle.

Home to the largest theatre complex outside of London, Sheffield welcomes West End musicals, operas, ballets, comedians and community theatre productions to its stages each year.

Thanks to the Supertram, a bus system with over 130 routes in and around the city, a well-connected train station and an airport that sees more than a million people pass through its terminals each year, Sheffield is a major travel hub and a breeze to get around.