It’s no longer about the big beating the small, but the fast beating the slow. And Razor are certainly at the front of the pack when it comes to digital transformation in the North.
Sheffield has a vibrant market scene with lots of events taking place indoors and outdoors across the city, all year round. See our listings for market events coming up.
In 2018 The Times declared Sheffield the Northern Capital of Cool. In 2022 The Observer Food Monthly awards gave 5/6 Runners Up spots across the Food and Drink categories to Sheffield establishments. So are we now the Northern Capital of Food too?
Go Quest Sheffield is an immersive treasure hunt-style ‘Quest’ that encourages outdoor teamwork for groups of all sizes, as it unlocks a trail through the city with clues, hidden heritage, interesting facts and challenges along the way.
Sheffield is the only European factory for the world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing, with a multi-million pound investment bringing new jobs and providing the region’s businesses with new supply chain opportunities.
Every year one of the world's most prestigious route setters (Percy Bishton, who co-owns The Climbing Works) gives the elite boulderers of the world something to get their teeth into right here in The Outdoor City. This year's CWIF takes place 21 - 22 March.
"With Sheffield it’s a little bit different. You get close to Sheffield and realise things are going on, it feels like it’s on the cusp of starting to really explode, and it’s exciting to be in at this point.”
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.
Popping up on the third Sunday of every month, Pollen is an inner-city flower market that has flourished to become one of Sheffield’s best loved outdoor markets. A monthly celebration of all things botanical, each event delivers an abundance of greenery, live music, food & drink, art and local produce, showcasing amazing independent businesses from across the city and beyond.