Experiences

From guided tours led by friendly local experts and adventures in our great outdoors, to tasting your way around the city or even getting hands-on with a masterclass/workshop, Sheffield is full of fantastic unique experiences for visitors.

The Fawlty Towers Dining Experience

Get ready for an evening where absolutely nothing goes to plan, and that’s exactly how it should be!

Bowie Experience

Direct from London's West End, Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans.

Single Malt Whisky Tasting Experience

Join David Wood for an exclusive whisky tasting experience at Riverside Kelham in Sheffield!

Single Malt Whisky Tasting Experience

Join David Wood for an exclusive Single Malt Whisky Tasting Experience at Riverside Kelham in Sheffield!

New Scandinavian-style wellness experience set to open in Sheffield

Opening in the beautiful Grade II listed Bethel Sunday School building, Güs is set to bring a new luxury wellness hub complete with Scandi saunas, ice baths, vanity station and café, to Sheffield's Heart of the City development on Cambridge Street.

The Garden Sauna Experience

Let off some steam this New Year… Nestled within the tranquil Gardens, this pop-up wellness retreat invites you to pause and reconnect.

Single Malt Whisky Tasting Experience

Join Distilled Events Ltd for an exclusive single malt Scotch whisky tasting with Islay distiller David Wood!

Single Malt Whisky Tasting Experience

Join Distilled Events Ltd for a fun afternoon of tasting awesome single malt Scotch whiskies with Islay distiller David Wood!

Kim Streets

Kim works alongside a super-talented team to create great museum experiences that are free and inspiring for everyone.

Europe's largest purpose-built food hall announces opening date in Sheffield

Housing an exciting variety of inspiring world food vendors under one roof, Cambridge Street Collective promises a truly unique food hall experience in Sheffield, with 20 independent food partners.

Conference

Sheffield makes for a smart event move. Search for venues, delegate experiences and access expert advice.

A waterside run to North America... in Sheffield

From managed trails to gritstone heathland, there are challenges for both beginners and the more experienced. Whether on tyres or in trainers, the stunning views along this trail will make it all well worth the effort.

Anne Brennan, HR Business Consultant

Meet Anne, HR Business Consultant. With 20 plus years’ HR experience in the private sector, Anne offers pragmatic advice and practical support.

Rob King - Business Advisor

The Quirkiest Cafes in Sheffield

While Sheffield is home to a plethora of amazing cafes and coffee shops right across the city, there are some that are particularity unique in their offer.

Kick off time as DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City opens

DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City, located on Bramall Lane, offers 155 guest rooms, an exciting new dining experience, and overlooks Sheffield United stadium

Evolution of electronic music

The cultural impact of electronic music is closely tied to Sheffield, whose late‑70s and early‑80s pioneers helped shape the genre as we know it. Today, the city’s artists, producers, performers and festivals continue to lead the way, pushing boundaries, shaping the industry and introducing audiences to new sounds and unforgettable experiences.

Top 10 Things to See

From the largest urban glass house in Europe to the largest theatre complex outside of London, there's lots to experience in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.

City Breaks

Whether you’re looking for a weekend escape with the kids, a culture‑packed short stay for two or a food‑fuelled getaway with friends, Sheffield delivers big‑city experiences with plenty of space to breathe.

Partnership & collaboration

Relocating and expanding your business into a new city can be complex. The team at Invest Sheffield have vast experience in simply being there to help you with every step, providing tailored support and advice.

Tracey Henstock - High Street Business Advisor

Meet Tracey, one of our team of High Street specialists. She’s regularly out and about in Chapel town, Ecclesfield, Banner Cross and Wood seed.

Beat the Pit

A curated mix of experienced comics and new blood step into the Pit. Some will Beat the Pit some will be eliminated.

Womanthology

Womanthology is a digital magazine and professional community for women of all ages and backgrounds as they progress through their careers. It is powered by female energy and ingenuity. The platform champions positive female role models by sharing good news stories, best practice and wisdom from everyone, regardless of gender, collaborating to create a gender positive experience in the workplace.

Nick Shields – High Street Business Advisor

With over 30 years' experience spanning design, renovation, and brand strategy, I’ve worked across a wide mix of sectors – from interiors and property to sustainable development and community enterprise. I’ve co-founded retail businesses, led creative projects for everything from hydrogen energy to high street renewal, and I bring a hands-on, practical approach to supporting small businesses.

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay is all about celebrating the lively, colourful and delicious experiences that the Caribbean has to offer - from rich and explosive flavours to laid back ‘liming’. Food is at the heart of the Turtle Bay experience – just as it’s central to the heart and soul of Caribbean culture.

DC Outdoors

With 20 years experience, DC Outdoors offer a wealth of adventure activities, including Rock Climbing, Canoeing and Stand Up Paddleboarding.

iceSheffield

Ice Sheffield is one of the country’s finest ice-skating venues; offering two Olympic-sized ice rinks that are perfect for beginners and experienced skaters alike.

Dronfield Antiques of Sheffield

An experienced, long-established family-run antique furniture shop full of antiques, vintage and retro items on Abbeydale Road in the Sheffield Antiques Quarter.

Steelworks Studios

Steelworks Studios is a creative hub for musicians and creatives alike. They offer a professional recording studio environment with experienced songwriters, producers and studio engineers.

Lithosphere Expeditions

Lithosphere Expeditions is a UK-based outdoor adventure company specialising in professionally guided experiences across the Peak District.

The British Oak

The British Oak is a beautiful suburban pub in the heart of Mosborough, ready to create amazing experiences.

Holly Hagg Alpaca Treks

Holly Hagg are famous for their regular guided alpaca treks . You can ​take one of their gorgeous alpacas or llamas for a walk, amidst the woodland and beautiful scenery of Sheffield's Rivelin Valley, all under the supervision of their experienced guides.

Love to Climb

Love to Climb is run by very experienced climber and coach Katherine Schirrmacher.  She can give you a truly bespoke climbing experience tailoring to your exact needs. She knows the Peak District intimately and can find great spots to climb in most weather, either on the rough, rounded gritstone edges for bouldering and trad climbing or on the grey cliffs in the White Peak for sport climbing.

Boom Battle Bar

Get set for the time of your life, as you battle it out with a mate or a date with their selection of games including Axe Throwing, Crazier Golf, Augmented Reality Darts, Beer Pong, Shuffleboard & much more! 

WonderDays - Hot Air Balloon Rides Over Sheffield

A Sheffield hot air balloon ride is a truly unforgettable experience.

New food tours launch in Sheffield

A Taste of Sheffield and the History and Brunch Tour will take guests on a guided walking tour of the Sheffield City Centre, incorporating food, drink, local history and culture along the way.

Sheffield Cocktail Week 2026

Sheffield Cocktail Week returns from 1st - 10th May 2026, bringing 10 days of incredible cocktail experiences to the best venues across the city!

Highland Cows of the Peak

You are sure to love this unique hands-on highland cattle experiences, interacting with a pedigree fold of Highland Cows, on a traditional working farm in Sheffield.

Off The Canvas

Off The Canvas is an independent art café offering a range of delicious food, drinks, and DIY art experiences - including Sheffield's first Splatter Room.

Lounge418

A café with bar and grill serving breakfast, lunch and evening meals. With over 10 years of experience, creating exquisite national dishes and seasonal specials, Lounge 418 is the ultimate Shisha smoking experience, with food that will entice you.

The Winning of Barbara Worth – Film with Live Orchestra

Silent film. Live orchestra. Experience the wild west as you've never heard it before.

Rum & Reggae 2026

The ultimate island experience returns next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...

BB's Italian Restaurant

Established in 1999, BB's are a family-run restaurant that provides an authentic dining experience for true lovers of Italian cuisine.

Delhi in Minutes

At Delhi in Minutes, they believe that food is an experience that transcends borders. While Sheffield boasts many Indian restaurants, they are proud to offer a dining experience that celebrates the full depth and diversity of India's culinary heritage.

Piña

A lively party spot with Mexicana vibes, Piña owner/founder Joe experienced first-hand the amazing cuisine and culture on a Mexico trip back in 2016, and just had to bring it back to Sheffield. So, expect plenty of (high quality 100% agave-based) tequila, mezcal and, of course, delicious tacos.

Air Haus

Air Haus Sheffield is the UK's first inflatable indoor park, based at Meadowhall. With fast-paced tech games to extensive sensory experiences, there’s something for all ages and abilities.

Oisoi - New Era Square

Oisoi is a fine dining restaurant centred around Asian flavours, traditions and experiences. It's a beautifully decorated interior, with eye-catching dishes and flamboyances, that will leave you feeling like you're in a different world.

Blend Culinary Foundation at Cambridge Street Collective

Blend Culinary Foundation provide fun and interactive cooking experiences, within their fully equipped 18-station kitchen, located in Europe's largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield. 

11 great drink, food and hotel combinations

So you want a great weekend away with space to do your own thing. But you're always going to want somewhere great to eat, somewhere you know you'll get a good drink with a great atmosphere, and a decent place to kip. The rest is just exploration, but it's good to get the non-negotiables sorted.

JÖRO Oughtibridge Mill

The JÖRO experience offers a style of food, drinks, atmosphere and service entirely unique to them, with a restaurant designed to be an informal open plan dining room that creates an immersive dining experience, where guests share in the buzz of the kitchen and their complete passion for food.

Luther Live & Velvet Voices

Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices, the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R&B.

Kashmiri Aroma

Kashmiri Aroma welcomes you to an ultimate experience of dining and hospitality. Awaiting the most discerning of guests is an array of authentic exquisite cuisine, reflecting the cultural diversities of their homeland.

Peaks Sports Bar & Snooker Club

From pool to darts and snooker to sports, Peaks are all about bringing a fun experience through great gaming, great beer, great food and a great atmosphere.

Mavi Ruya Turkish Bar & Grill

Mavi Rüya pride themselves in offering the finest Anatolian cuisine, with over 20 years of experience creating mouth-watering dishes and seasonal specials.

Maida Vale

Multi-award-winning bar Maida Vale offers an experience unlike any other, playing the best music from across the decades.

IberiCo

IberiCo is a small independent Spanish tapas, wines and coffee restaurant. The menu is packed with real authentic tapas dishes for the real Spanish tapas dining experience.

2323

2323 is a multi-roaster speciality coffee shop and is owned by Joe Anderton and Lauren Briggs. Located on Norfolk Row, they offer a unique and personalised coffee experience.

The Great Escape Sheffield

The Great Escape Game welcomes adventurers to experience a whole new format for escape game, drinking games, museum exploration and much more.

Strange Britain: Home of the Strange Sheffield Ghost Tours

Strange Britain is the home of the Strange Sheffield Ghost Tours, a unique and immersive experience that takes visitors on a journey through the spookier side of Sheffield.

Europe's largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective opens in Sheffield

The newest chapter in Sheffield’s story as a thriving food destination – this venue is way more than just another food hall, complete with dedicated BBQ, sushi and counter-top dining spaces, four vibrant bars, AR Darts, children's play area and outdoor rooftop terraces, while also incorporating a cookery school and community kitchen.

ERF - Street Art

New street art is a fantastic way to add vibrancy to an area, showcase local artistic talent and reflect the local community. New pieces of art can be a real talking point locally (and beyond) and give a real sense of place – contributing to community enjoyment of spaces.

The Great Escape Game

The Great Escape Game is your premier destination for thrilling and immersive escape room experiences in Sheffield. Get ready to unleash your imagination and dive head first into an alternate reality where every twist and turn will keep you enthralled until the very end.

Dryad Works

Dryad Works is a self-built community of creative individuals collaborating under one roof. Their mission is to build a unique underground DIY grassroots music venue & creative workspace that values creative arts, sound system culture and unique nightlife experiences.

FORGE Warehouse

FORGE is an exciting music space and cultural hub that is a stone's throw from the heart of the centre of Sheffield. The building has been renovated into an immersive warehouse and multi-purpose events space that will host an eclectic programme of global and local acts, events and experiences.

Pure Outdoor Ltd

Pure Outdoor Ltd provide outstanding outdoor experiences, skills courses and qualifications from their excellent training centre in Bamford. They regularly run Rock Climbing, Hillwalking, Caving and Mountain Biking Adventures for all abilities. With quick and easy rail connections to Sheffield station they are perfectly situated for all outdoor adventurers. 

Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic

Your favourite characters and music from across the Walt Disney Animation Studios catalogue come to life on the concert hall stage and screen to create a cinematic concert experience like never before.

The Karate Kid - The Musical

Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling.

Sheffield Cocktail Festival

Sheffield Cocktail Festival returns on Saturday 28th February for a one-day celebration at The Steamworks, bringing all your favourite bars together under one roof for a full festival experience.

Portrait Painting with Tina Ramos Ekongo

Artist Tina Ramos Ekongo will guide participants of any level of experience through the process of creating a portrait, from sketching the facial features to painting a finished image in acrylic.

Wentworth Woodhouse

In its new 21st Century life, Wentworth Woodhouse will provide world-class event spaces, overnight accommodation, retail, bar and restaurant attractions, commercial office space and most importantly, a fascinating experience for visitors.

Locksley Distilling Co.

Join Locksley Distilling Co. on a distillery tour, gin making experience, or cocktail class. Learn about how craft spirits are made in their historic premises and taste a selection of their premium spirits.  

Sheffield School of Gin

Step into the world of gin with the team behind Sheffield Dry Gin, and enjoy an immersive, hands-on experience in this exclusive gin emporium—tucked away above True North Brewery on Eldon Street, right in the heart of Sheffield city centre.

INC Sheffield

Nestled on the roof of Kelham Island’s Krynkl development INC Sheffield's drink philosophy is not founded just on liquor but rather on the service and experience via the appreciation of all the senses, Sight, Sound, Touch, Taste and Smell. 

Marmadukes - Norfolk Row

Marmadukes' mission is to create a better all-day dining experience, built around design-led spaces, best-in-class produce, with passionate, knowledgeable staff and a sustainable approach, that empowers people and helps the planet.

Millhouses Park Cafe

Claire and Dianne, Founders of the Pudding Ladies, would like to welcome you to Millhouses Park Café. With professional staff combined with tasty, homemade dishes, cakes and desserts we aim to provide a delicious and relaxed dining experience.

Nonnas Restaurant

Nonnas endeavour to bring to your table the full Italian experience in respect of the wealth of produce Yorkshire & the UK has to offer. All the menus are designed with passion and love for both local seasonal produce and Italian classic ingredients. 

Tsuki

Humble in acknowledgment of ancient Japanese culture, custom, techniques and food, Tsuki balance love of authentic ways with a seamless interactive tech experience over two restaurant levels.

Beju

Positioned in the iconic old bank on Sheffield's West Street, Beju delivers contemporary cuisine, fusing traditional flavours with modern cooking methods and exquisite presentation, to create an exciting dining experience.

Enver's Turkish Grill

At Enver’s Turkish Grill, fresh and flavourful Turkish comfort food is what they specialise in. It is a family-owned restaurant located in the heart of Hillsborough and they are committed to providing their customers with a unique dining experience.

Marmadukes - Cambridge Street

Marmadukes' mission is to create a better all-day dining experience, built around design-led spaces, best-in-class produce, with passionate, knowledgeable staff and a sustainable approach, that empowers people and helps the planet.

Olive Greek Food

Welcome to Olive Greek Food, a family-run Greek restaurant, where you can experience a culinary journey filled with authentic flavours, warm hospitality, and a true taste of Greece.

Restaurant Elm

Known for its intimate food events and creative collaborations, Elm evolved into a full-service restaurant, Restaurant Elm, in May 2025 creating a dining experience that brings people together over exceptional food, wine and vinyl tunes.

Abbeydale Golf Club

Recognised as one of the district's finest, Abbeydale provides a memorable golfing experience for players of all handicaps and retains some of the best views of the Derbyshire countryside to be seen anywhere from Sheffield.

Lockerbrook Farm Outdoor Centre

Lockerbrook Farm Outdoor Centre, built in 1756, provides a unique location for schools, groups, companies and individuals to experience first-hand the richness and diversity of the national park landscape.

Accelerate

Accelerate was conceived from a desire to find one running store where you could shop for everything running. A place you could count on getting the best service, knowledge and experience and a friendly approach to the sport of running.

Powerleague Sheffield

With six state-of-the-art 5G all weather pitches and the only caged 7-a-side pitches in Sheffield, Lucozade Powerleague transcends traditional footballing fare, delivering an experience unrivalled anywhere in the region.

Owlerton Stadium

Experience the excitement of greyhound racing at Owlerton Stadium! Situated just 5 minutes from Sheffield’s city centre, Owlerton Stadium is the perfect venue for party goers, couples, families and companies looking for a fun and affordable outing.

Reight Good Bikes

Reight Good bikes - your destination for all things electric biking! They offer a wide selection of high-quality electric bikes, designed to revolutionize your cycling experience.

Ark

Ark is a quirky shop with an eclectic feel. They support local and independent makers, as well as some more mainstream items. Their aim is to bring back a true, warm shopping experience and attract footfall back to the high street.

Help for local businesses

We know businesses of any kind need help, and Business Sheffield have the experience to do just that. We've been doing this for over 30 years and have helped more than 3500 businesses in one way or another.

Celebrate Year of the Horse with HongKongers

Celebrate and Experience the Lunar New Year Culture of Hong Kong! Come along for an exciting celebration featuring your favourite Hong Kong-style market, complete with delicious snacks and handcrafted creations.

Chuckles for Charity

Chuckles for Charity sees brave participants take to the stage to perform a comedy set with no experience, aside from a training course provided by Sheffield Hospitals Charity with a professional comedian.

Pendo: A business in a city on the international stage

It’s not just locals who spot the potential our vibrant city has to offer. International companies are now calling Sheffield home too, thanks to the world-class talent, resources, and opportunities available. And that’s exactly what happened with Pendo. 

Tech Scale Up Advisors expand across South Yorkshire

We are thrilled to announce the expansion of the Tech Scale Up Advisors programme by Business Sheffield, aimed at supporting tech businesses across South Yorkshire. This initiative, funded by TECH SY, will extend this service to Doncaster, Rotherham, and Barnsley, providing invaluable support to local tech startups and growing companies.

Take a Chocolate Factory Tour with Bullion

Fancy seeing how Yorkshire’s first bean-to-bar craft chocolate maker, take cacao from around the globe and turn it into award-winning chocolate? Join Bullion Chocolate for a tour and tasting at their new Chocolate Factory in Sheffield.

Vivacity Choir set to perform first full concert after surviving pandemic

A Hillsborough-based choir is preparing for its first full concert since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 - and everyone is invited!

Tenpin Sheffield

An enhanced bowling experience with 21 lanes, complete with fully immersive sound and lighting. The venue also features a pitch and putt, four escape rooms, a futuristic laser tag arena, three karaoke rooms, and a large arcade space boasting the latest video games.

Gregory & Tesseras Blacksmiths Ltd

Gregory & Tesseras Blacksmiths Ltd is a fully equipped forge, located Inside Portland works; a 145 year cutlery works in the heart of Sheffield. Join them for a hands-on one-day blacksmithing experience where you'll learn the fundamentals of this traditional craft.

Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen

Built in a converted former cutlery-machine factory, Birdhouse have drawn on their expert tea knowledge to create a modern dining and drinking experience, with tea at the heart of it all.