A University of Sheffield spin-out company has secured major investment from leading deep tech investors to bring its high-performance infrared sensors to the mass market.
Having been named one of the 51 coolest neighbourhoods in the world by TimeOut last year, Sheffield's Kelham Island continues to attract more positive press, as The Sunday Times has now named it one of their Best Places to Live in the UK in their 2023 guide.
If you're in need of ideas to keep the kids entertained, Our Favourite Places have pulled together their cultural holiday highlights for a creative summer in Sheffield.
Sheffield is notoriously family friendly wherever you go, but there are certain things that help make as many people as possible happy - whether it's actually having high chairs, colouring activities, or decent changing facilities; or it's a place that is also run by someone with a young family, and 'gets it'. Here's our lowdown of a few tried and trusted local places to head for if you're visiting the city with your little rascals.
Sheffield boasts some fantastic taprooms and bottle shops — perfect for stocking up and taking a taste of the city's beer scene home with you.
We've put together a quick list of some of the best spots to grab a coffee in Sheffield - whether it's to sit in and soak up the ambience, or grab and go. Some of them will give you all the geeky tasting notes and perfect gram and grind ratios; others just make a damn good brew; and there are some places thrown in who specialise in non-caffeinated hot drinks, for good measure.
In 2026, visitors and locals alike are invited to raise a glass to Sheffield’s vibrant brewing scene with a fantastic lineup of festivals taking place throughout the year.
A new addition to Sheffield City Centre's nightlife scene, Roxy Ball Room is set to open on Wellington Street this summer.
A vibrant arts festival celebrating the ‘richness of Sheffield’ returns this summer - with 50 pay-as-you-feel events.
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'.