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.
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the Godfather of Punk Poetry and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion.
Based on Thomas Harris’s gripping literary masterpiece, and starring renowned actor John Partridge (EastEnders, Everyone’s Talking About Jamie, Cabaret) as Hannibal Lecter, this electrifying new play sets the definitive psychological thriller loose in Sheffield.
Discover the fascinating history of queens and warriors who ruled vast swathes of the African continent from pre-colonial Nigeria to the villages of Rwanda, the hills of Madagascar to apartheid South Africa.
A reclamation of alternative music history, for the Black artists who helped pioneer and shape it.
Sheffield inspires the development of one of the fastest growing sports in the world. From the roots of UK rock climbing in the 1880s, through to creating the routes for the inaugural climbing event at the Olympic Games 2020. We are 'home' for the originators of the sport, current Team GB Climbing athletes, designers and manufacturers, making us the Climbing Capital of the UK.
Whether you're visiting for a day or exploring like a local, here’s your guide to Sheffield’s most distinctive indie bookshops.
Crystal Peaks Shopping Mall and Retail Park is nestled within 40 acres of green and pleasant surroundings just 7 miles from Sheffield City Centre. Originally opened in 1988 but having expanded considerably since, the centre offers a one-stop shopping experience with a growing range of familiar high street names including large retail stores, a bustling 100 stall covered Market Place and many other services including a library, Medical Centre, Health Club and even a Veterinary Surgery! All…
University of Sheffield recognised for its impact on society and the economy
On the first two weekend of May each year, Open Up gives people the opportunity to visit artists, creatives, studios and inventive people at the places where they work in neighbourhoods across the city and beyond.