Parson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre is dedicated to providing a safe environment for outdoor activities to take place in. Their instructors are fully qualified and have a combined excellence in a number of outdoor activities with a great amount of practical experience in each of them. The outdoors can be dangerous, which is part of the attraction, so safety aspects are always emphasised.
Rhyme and Reason Booksellers are an Aladdin's cave of books in Hunter's Bar. It has been part of the community for over two decades selling an extensive selection of both children and adult books.
For the first time ever, Jim Henson's original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is to tour the UK in concert.
Sheffield Theatres have announced their landmark 50th anniversary season, including an ambitious trilogy of plays and the much anticipated return of Standing at the Sky's Edge, amongst many more exciting productions.
Acclaimed concert pianist Imogen Cooper to headline 2021 concert season at the University of Sheffield in November.
Like many, it was climbing that originally brought Matt to Sheffield.
We discuss a range of options for raising investment into your business. Whether you need £5,000 or £500,000, many founders find that they just cannot move forward without some external investment. Thankfully, there are several options out there including Debt (borrowing), Equity (sale of shares in the business) and Crowdfunding (from the general public). This session gives you a tour of these options and helps you understand which are for you. We look at more detail on equity investment too…
We have 61% greenspace within our borders, we have more trees per person than any other city in Europe, we have over 800 managed greenspaces across 4,000 hectares of land, and it’s recently coming to light that we have more peatland bog than any other city too (which tops the charts for carbon capture). These facts are a source of great pride, but come with a duty to look after what we have.
Settling in for a festive film is a holiday tradition for many of us. And Sheffield's cinemas won't let us down this season.
The penultimate session of our Accelerator for tech startups covers the all-important step of building your first (software) prototype, sometimes known as an Minimum Viable Product or MVP. In this session, we cover why an MVP is such a critical stage and how you can get it right. We go on to help you work out what should be in an MVP and what should not, appraise several different routes for achieving an MVP and give tips on how to manage the project.
The Sheffield International Concert Series season finale will leave you in awe of the wonders of creation. Under the baton of the Hallé’s charismatic Choral Director, Matthew Hamilton, the massed forces of the Hallé and the Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus will breathe hope and joy into Haydn’s divine masterpiece, The Creation.
Whilst originally made famous for its traditional climbs, the boulders that sit beneath Stanage Edge are packed with a quality and history all of their own.
The Hallé and its new Principal Conductor, Kahchun Wong, in his first season taking over the reins from Mark Elder, are thrilled to be opening the Classical Sheffield Weekend festival with this programme of carefully considered firsts.
Whether it's a special romantic occasion or you just simply want to explore somewhere new, there's lots to enjoy with your favourite person in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.
Bring a little creativity to your Christmas with this Our Favourite Places guide to arts and crafts markets, workshops and events coming up in Sheffield.
The start of the Autumn season coincides with the publication of the annual Sheffield Conference Sector Report (UKCAMS) which has revealed there was a significant increase in the amount of money visitors of conference and business events brought to the city in 2023.
Kicking off the outdoor season with a bang! Each March, Festival of the Outdoors offers a full month of events and activities celebrating Sheffield's great outdoors and communities. With a really wide variety of events there's something for everyone!
The Antler serves Mediterranean and Persian food along side a great selection of wines.
DINA, Sheffield’s DIY artspace, has been commissioned by Arts Council England to produce i-NOW a ground breaking season of work dedicated to offsetting the damage to Sheffield's music scene created by COVID .
Since his first appearance with the brilliant Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra, Carlo Tenan has become a frequent guest conductor of this distinctive ensemble.
Marta Gardolińska, Music Director of the Opéra national de Lorraine, conducts this programme of conflict and resolution. With its beautifully broad ranges of tonal colour, tinged with the trials of the American Civil War, it is easy to see why Copland’s score for Appalachian Spring earned him a Pulitzer Prize.
The first South American orchestra to appear in the series, the prestigious Buenos Aires Symphony Orchestra of Colón Opera makes a splash with this colourful and fizzy programme.
A passionate season finale including pieces by John Williams
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back, coming to Utilita Arena Sheffield on Tuesday 8 April 2025, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale.
The Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership offers a unique opportunity to manage the heritage of the place of outstanding natural beauty.
Traditional tea room on Abbeydale Road, Jameson’s offer afternoon teas, home-baked cakes, breakfast, brunches, delightful lunches and a welcoming atmosphere.
Performing his classic chart-topping hits and personal favourites, Adam Ant will be appearing live across the UK.
Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (The Telegraph) John Shuttleworth, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!).
The 24/7 Fitness Sheffield gym has a fantastic range of facilities, and over 200 pieces of equipment to help you achieve your personal goals.
With a wide variety of sports and leisure activities on offer, there’s something for everybody at Hillsborough. The fantastic facilities include two swimming pools, with water slides, a pirate ship and a wave machine as well as traditional lane swimming and swim lesson facilities.
Mohsin Farmanieh and his wife Fatemeh opened Toranj in the Moor Market in June 2021. COVID-19 made it a challenging time to open a new business, but far from being held back, the pair were keen to expand into a high street shop front.
The true story of Jamie Campbell is one that is completely intertwined with Sheffield, and one that we are incredibly proud to tell as a city because it reflects the values of inclusivity and diversity that we want to champion.
Are you the sort of person who enjoys going off the beaten track? Who craves adventure but doesn’t like to follow the crowd? Then read on...
Sheffield has been listed alongside cities including Marseille, Milan and Oslo to be named as one of Europe’s 18 best city break destinations for 2023, in a ranking compiled by global media platform, TimeOut.
Meet Mubarak Hassan. You would find Mubarak regularly out and about in his patches- Shalesmoor, Wicker, Spital Hill / Burngreave, Firth Park, Pagehall. Greenhill, Heeley, Nether Edge, Sharrow Vale and Abbeydale Road
Last week Sheffield played host to third National Dietetic GI Symposium, held at the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel, on Friday 18 June.
The Rutland Hotel is Sheffield’s largest independent hotel and has built an outstanding reputation for personal service over the last 40 years. It is a hotel with character, comfort and style, a unique combination of traditional Victorian character and contemporary design.
An incredible photographic record of Phelgm's Mausoleum of the Giants exhibition and the exhaustive physical process involved, has now been released as a brand new book to create a lasting reminder of this epic three-week installation.
Meet Alan, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in his patches- the City Centre, City Road, Attercliffe Road, Tinsley, Page Hall, Totley and Dore.
Every different type of business has its own favoured route for presenting itself in the best light. Whereas traditional retailers might spend hours crafting the perfect ‘shop window display’ or product brochure, in the digital era, attention and resources are lavished on perfecting websites or indeed carefully curating an Instagram feed with on-brand imagery.
Step Into Christmas with the most magical show of the year, coming to Sheffield City Hall on Friday 5 December. This Christmas concert feel good show, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite festive songs.
The stars of 'The Rat Pack - Swingin' at the Sands' will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to the UK this festive season following a sold-out show at the West Ends' Adelphi Theatre last December.
This years conference will explore how to thrive in challenging times, enhance the way we connect with others, and reach new heights in personal and professional performance. You’ll gain insights from Mentors and hear directly from Professor Steve Peters!
Following on from the Top Tips for Starting Up workshop, this session focuses on planning your business idea, understanding your business and personal visions, marketing your business, and understanding your competitors. Culminating in the development and completion of your own business plan.
Set over two floors, Piccolos is a quality, authentic family run restaurant, established in 1998 and located on West Street in the heart of Sheffield. A cosy, intimate atmosphere prevails in the traditionally decorated dining rooms, allowing you to relax and be taken care of by staff that pride themselves on looking after customers and offering that personal touch.
In this session, you’ll identify your own personal strengths and create an improvement plan to prioritise any potential weaknesses. We’ll also look at the importance of transferable skills, building confidence and preparing you for the wonderful world of business.
There are 70 managed ancient woodlands in Sheffield, where you'll walk through trees that have seen the transformation of the city through the industrial years.
Sheffield is officially the UK's greenest city according to the 'Green Cities' report, commissioned and produced by NatWest and the University of Southampton.
When Roger first visited Hillsborough Vape Lounge to offer his support, owner Steve Mansfield said thanks but no thanks. “Being me,” says Roger, “I said something like ‘Well, I bet you I could help make it even better!’” Later that day, Steve found himself stuck with something and decided to give Roger a call.
Are you a Diverse Business Owner looking to supply for the Council? Sign up to the Provider Registration Form to be notified and invited to bid for the Council’s contract opportunities. By signing up, you will increase your organisation’s visibility within the Council. This means that your organisation will be intentionally considered when we publish opportunities that align with your business profile.
Sheffield makes me ask "what next?"
This unique theatrical experience brings true-crime stories to life. In the third season, a mother returns home in the early hours of the morning after a night out celebrating her birthday, only to find her daughter murdered on her doorstep
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Peaks of Colour is a walking club created by Sheffield journalist and activist Evie Muir, providing a safe space for people of colour to access Sheffield’s green spaces.
In their two studios, Yoga at the Reach offer a wide variety of yoga and classes, courses and workshops. The styles, include: ashtanga, Mysore, hatha, dynamic hatha, acro yoga, rest and relax classes, restorative yoga, pregnancy yoga, baby yoga, baby massage, post-natal yoga, yoga therapy and the yoga of healthy backs programme. They nurture and encourage everyone and help them to fulfil their personal journey and reach their highest potential.
As a small business owner, your hard work and dedication have built something worth protecting. But what happens to your business and loved ones if the unexpected occurs? Join our expert-led workshop by Banner Jones Solicitors, designed exclusively for small business owners to understand the crucial role of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) in securing your business and personal affairs.
Some heart-warming examples of how Sheffield has come together in a neighbourly way.
Meet Dan, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in his patches- Darnall, Page Hall, Sharrow, Nether Edge, Ecclesall Road and Abbeydale Road.
It's been a trying time to start a new business; and Rob and Nikki have really valued the support of Sally Pepper, Business Information Officer with Business Sheffield.
Julian Gjini bought his café on Abbeydale Road when there were hardly any thriving businesses in the area, and has watched the independent business community grow to the point where Tesco is almost the only chain store on the street.
Born in Sheffield in 1943, Sir Michael Palin describes how the city has defined him.
Whether you're a beginner looking to get into the sport from scratch or a budding enthusiast looking to move here to get a bit more work/life balance, here's some inspiration to whet your appetite whilst you're in The Outdoor City.
Whirlow Hall Farm sell high welfare pork, lamb, Galloway beef, hand linked sausages, traditional dry cured bacon, free range eggs, soft fruit and veg in season. All food is produced on Whirlow Hall farm and sold exclusively through the farm shop. Also available are a variety of local jams, chutneys, drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) homemade cakes and artisan cheeses.
Set in 26 acres of formal grounds and the woodland of Wortley Hall, both our cottages and caravan site offers the perfect retreat for a relaxing getaway. Guests can use the restaurant and bar inside the Hall, or just pop in for a leisurely afternoon tea in the grand surroundings. Whatever the season, Wortley Hall always brings an element of charm to your getaway – we have been delighting visitors year upon year with the beautiful settings we offer.
Meet Morgan. He lives and breathes tech. Morgan knows what he’s talking about because he’s an an ex-tech founder himself, with 20 years’ experience in starting and growing multiple businesses of his own.
Sheffield makes me cry.
Sheffield makes me relax, feel at ease and gives me the space and time to think BIG!
South Yorkshire will host stage three of the men’s race which attracts top international cyclists, including Olympic and Tour de France champions. The stage will begin in Sheffield, the first time the race has visited the city in 20 years and will then head through Rotherham and Doncaster before finishing in Barnsley.
Sheffield is ranked as the best UK city in which to start a business, the UK's greenest city, Europe's second best city break, and the UK's foodie hotspot... so it's worth making any excuse to come for a city break! Whether you're a speaker or a delegate at a conference here, own your own business and want to locate somewhere with the amazing access to talent we have from two world-class Universities, or Sheffield is en-route or close by another business location - make sure you pay us a visit…
Sheffield actually has more than 800 managed green spaces across 4,000 hectares within the city boundary. With so much on offer, we wanted to create something to help demonstrate how accessible greenspaces are in The Outdoor City and so we commissioned a ‘Greenground Map’ from designer Helen Ilus.
While restrictions still impact in-person sales for High Street Businesses, now is the time to optimise your options for selling online. Here Clare takes you through the quickest and easiest ways to sell online right now…
Farah-Naz Khan, a renowned holistic yoga therapist, trainer and social entrepreneur has dedicated her career to enabling people to take ownership of their own health and wellbeing.
Agricultural components manufacturer Chapmans has seen plenty of changes and challenges on its 30-year journey.
We know businesses of any kind need help, and Business Sheffield have the experience to do just that. We have done so for 30 years, helping approximately 3,500 businesses in one way or another, to an approximate value of £3bn to the local economy.
The UK's greenest city, where nature and culture intertwine. The historic Peak District National Park and and spiritual home of the country's climbing scene, with downhill mountain biking, road cycling and a hive of activity for kayakers, walkers and runners of all ability.
Discover the secrets of one of the UK’s most likeable cities – and why it might just be your ideal destination. You might be excused for thinking that we fly a little under the radar of other northern metropolises. But the city has long been quietly reinventing itself as the northern capital of cool.
Rory graduated with a first class BSc Chemistry degree from the University of Sheffield, and now uses data driven decisions to help guide software product-development, working as a Product Manager at Sheffield-based Ed-Tech start-up Tutorful.
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.
Sheffield is a great place to start a business because it's big enough to feel like there's opportunity, but small enough to feel that you can make a difference. We have a strong business community with a genuine appreciation of local independents, a tech sector positioned for great collaboration and a rich manufacturing base.
The global electronic music scene was valued at $11.8b in 2023, projected to rise to $24.5 by 2032. The influence of electronic music on popular culture in the UK has been well documented to have been inspired by Sheffield in the late 70s and early 80s, and still today Sheffield artists, performers, producers and festivals are at the forefront of pioneering how the industry develops and people hear new sounds and have unforgettable experiences.
Skateboarding has a long, rich history in Sheffield. The city boasts an impressive roll call of pro and skate industry sponsored skaters, and punches above its weight on the UK scene with a solid skateboarding community.
Graves Park is Sheffield's biggest park in the South West of the city. The park is a mixture of open and woodland, with several streams flowing through it, and boasts lots of facilties for visitors including a cafe, two children's paygrounds and Graves Park Animal Farm, along with a host of sporting facilities.
Sheffield City Council has announced further projects which will be supported by its Economic Recovery Fund, an innovative and unique grant set up to support businesses following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Sheffield Rules inspired the modern game, the World's First Football Club is still here, along with the World's Oldest Ground, and the World's Oldest Cup Match. It's certainly no overstatement to say that Sheffield helped shape the most popular sport in the world as we know it today.
From world-class theatre and family-friendly museums to great outdoor adventures, there’s so much to do and see in Sheffield.
In 3 words: culture, nature, friendliness. Find out what makes this city unique.
We offer the best of all worlds. We’re home to forward-thinking innovators, independent creatives and pioneering world-changers. We’re an ambitious, modern city that doesn’t lose sight of the important stuff, with close-knit communities alongside global opportunities. Unforgettable nights out followed by gentle walks in breathtaking green spaces. Sprawling shopping centres and proud independents. Most importantly, you’ll find yourself amongst friends in a busy university city that sets you up…
A walk through centuries of Sheffield history – from the middle ages to the modern, via the Tudors, Victorians and two world wars.
Anne de Buck gives her view on visiting Sheffield for the first time and taking in some of the nature and culture that is on offer here.
Hear from Sally Pepper on how the shift towards shopping local presents some challenges for retail businesses to tackle.
Four specially designed tote bags encouraging people in Sheffield to shop local will be available from a selection of independent retailers across the city.
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.
Details of Road closures and travel disruption on Thursday 5 September due to the Tour of Britain.
Whether you’re a digital SME, artisan producer, or in the FTSE 100 you’re in good company in Sheffield. Our business community is a crucible of ideas, skills and opportunity. No matter the size of your business or ambition, there's also a whole host of FREE support services available to help you thrive here.
Centrally located in South Yorkshire, Sheffield is the UK's greenest city, where nature and vibrant culture seamlessly intertwine. Search for things to do, places to go and find out what's on, to make the most of your visit.
The son of a legendary Sheffield designer, Corin tells us what the city means to him.
A business accelerator that supports budding entrepreneurs is offering £250,000 to young people who want to grow a mission-led, digital business.
A new online marketplace has been launched by This Is Sheffield to support the city’s independent businesses and to encourage people to shop local by providing an easy collective platform.
A trailblazer in the worlds of jazz and raga, Utsav Lal will improvise a unique live score for Carl Dreyer’s emotional masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc at the atmospheric Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield on 15th May
Meet Rachel from our team of business advisors. Known for her supportive, practical, and pragmatic advice, Rachel was very involved in supporting companies during the pandemic to help them identify and access the correct grants and send through the required information.
Recent times have certainly highlighted just how valuable our outdoor spaces are. That’s why it’s even more important we look after these vital spaces and everyone does their bit to help. Here’s a rundown of the key things we should all remember while enjoying The Outdoor City…
TTS Precision Engineering LTD makes close tolerance parts for a wide variety of sectors, from steel rolling mills to aerospace, rail and automotive. Andy Sorsby supported TTS to purchase new machinery to help improve lead times and future-proof the business.
The Key Fund knew for some time that they wanted to invest in a tailored system, but the opportunity didn’t come until they heard about the Business Productivity Grant.
Panto. Dazzling dance. Glittery comedy cabarets. And the return of Crucible Christmas musical. It can only be December in Sheffield theatreland.
The stunning mural, which adorns the side of the Cubo building, overlooking Pound's Park in Sheffield City Centre, was unveiled last month and has been praised by Sheffielders and will now be entered into Street Art Cities' Best Global Street Art of Year, for 2024.
Two well known Sheffield DJs have been busy putting together a huge library of locally sourced music, recorded exclusively for local businesses.
Over 50 works from one of the UK’s most significant collections of Old Master drawings are set to return to Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery this month after wowing visitors earlier this year.
Looking to balance your outdoor lifestyle with the buzz of a thriving city? Make yourself at home here, amongst our famously friendly hills.
DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City, located on Bramall Lane, offers 155 guest rooms, an exciting new dining experience, and overlooks Sheffield United stadium
National newspaper, The Sunday Times, once again released their annual guide of the best places to live in the UK and Sheffield's Nether Edge was listed as one of only eight Northern residential areas to make their 2024 list.
If you’re a business that needs to quickly get up to speed with online selling, you may be interested in a FREE selling programme currently on offer by Shelton Associates.
Liam has been embedded into the musical fabric of Sheffield since he arrived in the city in 1991.
We are known all over the world as a leading centre for engineering research, advanced manufacturing (or 2.0, as some call it), light weight technologies and specialist materials - and, perhaps most importantly, having the knowledge and skills base from our Universities to excel in prototyping and R&D too.
Sheffield street artist Peachzz has completed a new large-scale wildlife mural on the side of the Cubo building, overlooking Pound’s Park in Sheffield City Centre.
The vibrant mural painted by artist Peachzz overlooks Pound's Park in Sheffield City Centre and was unveiled back in June last year to much praise by Sheffielders. It has now been ranked as 2nd Best in the World by online street art community, Street Art Cities.
A brilliant city for that long-needed weekend away with your mates, Sheffield's size means there's loads to go at, but it's not so big that getting around becomes a mission - plus as The Outdoor City there's tonnes of adventure to be had.
Sheffield’s official destination marketing organisation, Marketing Sheffield is part of ‘City Futures’ at Sheffield City Council and looks after the city's place brand and promotion.
A new research project that could help hospitality venues - such as pubs, bars, live music venues, nightclubs, restaurants and gyms - improve their ventilation systems in order to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 over winter, is being launched by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
The Sheffield Theatres production, which recently wrapped a sold out 6-week run at the National Theatre, won the awards for ‘Best New Musical’ while Sheffield singer-songwriter, Richard Hawley and Tom Deering won ‘Best Original Score and New Orchestrations'.
Are you a tech business based outside South Yorkshire, looking for somewhere to grow and expand? Or a South Yorkshire business looking for your first premises? With Tech Welcome, you could get £10,000 and a wealth of expert support to put down roots in Sheffield.
Sheffield’s Festival of Sci-fi, Magic and Halloween! Out of this World is a FREE family event celebrating all things otherworldly and taking place across various outdoor locations in Sheffield City Centre,
You don't have to go far to experience Sheffield, The Outdoor City, where nature and culture go hand in hand. Come and see what could be part of your next great weekend away.
Whatever your business, Invest Sheffield is here to help get you connected to the right communities and organisations. From finding spaces for businesses to assisting with planning queries, supply chain links, recruitment, grant support and more.
With its scenic hills to climb – and free-wheel back down again – and its roads leading straight out to the Peak District, Sheffield is heaven-sent to the road cyclist.
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID) spans the border of Sheffield and neighbouring town of Rotherham, and was the first of it's kind in the UK. This 2,000 acre, already decade-old cluster of inventiveness, alongside the world-leading heavy industry and engineering expertise still present in the city, inspires and powers the future of a £200 billion sector in the UK alone.
Is Sheffield the UK’s most exciting food city? Quite possibly, as an increasing number of the city’s restaurants and bars have been popping up in national listings and awards. Here we take a look at those attracting the attention...
Whether you love basing your weekend away around a national tour, prefer to rock up at a local joint and check out whatever happens to be on offer, or you're a band/artist playing one of our venues or festivals, then you'll feel right at home here.
Music in the Round and Ensemble 360 host an annual Festival each May in the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse and other venues around the city to present informal and inventive performances of classical and modern classical music.