In a lot of cities you have to chuck your bike on a roof rack or get on a train to get some decent cycling in. The fact that 1/3 of our city is in the Peak District means that you just clip in out the front door - so for those looking for a weekend away where you can make the most of city life and the outdoors, it doesn't come much better than Sheffield.
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...
From the city’s diverse architecture to its indie shops and art galleries, graphic design student Lydia finds a world of creative inspiration among Sheffield’s streets.
Meet Esther, one of our team of High Street specialists. She’s regularly out and about in her patches- Kelham Island, Parsons Cross, Crosspool, Spital Hill, Burngreave, Firth Park and Crystal Peaks.
Sheffield is one of the few places in the world where people talk to each other in the streets, on the bus, in shops. It's a truly welcoming and warm city full of open and genuine folk.
If you are looking for City Centre living then Figtree House couldn't be better positioned for you, situated off the main streets on a cobbled lane, yet only a short stroll from the Cathedral, and the shopping precinct of Fargate.
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.
Karak Chaii’s mouthwatering menu of all day breakfasts, small bites, sandwiches and desserts, takes its inspiration from street food from the Indian subcontinent, as well as beloved family recipes handed down by the co-founders’ late mothers.
Meet Simon, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in his patches- Chapletown, High Green, Ecclesfield, Grenoside, Walkley, Mosborough and Hackenthorpe.