Northern Ballet's Jane Eyre

Swan Lake is arguably the world’s most popular ballet, and a timeless tale. Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Queen of the Swans, only to be tricked into betraying her by the wicked von Rothbart and his daughter Odile.

UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 fixtures confirmed and ticket ballot now open

Sheffield will be front and centre of the biggest women’s European sport event in history after being hand-picked as one of nine host cities for the hotly-anticipated UEFA Women’s EURO 2022.

Hope Valley Train Station Walks

The train line that links Sheffield with Manchester was completed in 1894 and is still going strong 125 years later. Part of its route runs through the beautiful Hope Valley in the Peak District National Park, offering not just stunning views from the train windows but also ease of access to a host of pretty peak villages and breath-taking scenery.

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is a unique eighteenth century industrial works and a Scheduled Ancient Monument, made up of Grade I and Grade II listed buildings. 

Val Gillet

Professor of Chemoinformatics at the University of Sheffield

Rivelin Valley Dog Park

Rivelin Valley Dog Park is currently Sheffield's only safe and secure exercise field for dogs. It is a safe place, in the heart of the Rivelin Valley, where your nervous and/or reactive dog can run about. 

Rother Valley Golf Centre

Rother Valley Golf Centre is ideally located next to Rother Valley Country Park on the border between South Yorkshire and Derbyshire. The M1 and M18 motorways help provide easy and convenient access from the nearby towns/cities of Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham and Doncaster.

Rivelin Valley Trail

The Rivelin Valley Trail stretches two and a half miles, linking Sheffield to the Peak District, and is punctuated with fascinating reminders of the city’s industrial past

Gulliver's Valley Resort

Gulliver's Valley has over 30 rides and attractions to enjoy across multiple themed areas in addition to Voyagers' Village, which hosts a fantastic selection of themed accommodation units.

Stephen Bailey

Stephen has appeared on every light entertainment show and come second on every celebrity quiz show and in his new show will gossip about everything from his funeral plans to his unrequited love for Ben Shephard – and if he needs to pad it out, he will read you secrets direct from the girlies WhatsApp group chat.

Moss Valley Fine Meats

The farm produces pork, hand-cured bacon and ham and hand-made sausages and burgers in their own butchery. Pigs are bred and reared on their farm in the picturesque Moss Valley where the family has farmed for a hundred years. Available at stockists across Sheffield.

Trek Bicycle Sheffield Fox Valley

Trek Bicycle Sheffield Fox Valley sells the latest products from Trek and Bontrager while offering E-bike hire, top-notch service and tune-ups for bikes of any brand, and professional bike fit services.

Autumn Lights at Don Valley Bowl

Autumn Lights returns to Don Valley Bowl for their fireworks fiesta on Bonfire Night Wednesday 5 November. Alongside Sheffield's biggest fireworks display, there will live music, DJ, fire/ light performers, laser shows, fun fair and street food.

Joni Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Your Neighbourhood Café. Great coffee, fresh food & professional service.

Waleswood Caravan And Camping Park At Rother Valley Country Park

Waleswood caravan and camping site is located in 12.5 acres of land overlooking and with access to walk into the 750 acre Rother Valley Country park.

Our Favourite Places' Guide to festive films in Sheffield

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.

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Matthew Bourne's audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago. It has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers.

La Boheme

La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer.

Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s

Spandau Ballet bassist, Eastenders star and DJ extraordinaire Martin Kemp brings his unbeatable 80s disco back to The Leadmill next April.

Lyceum Theatre

With over a hundred years of history, this magnificent theatre provides an ornate backdrop to the very best of the West End, with a diverse programme of touring productions including musical theatre, opera, ballet, contemporary dance, family shows and comedy.

Parkruns in Sheffield

Sheffield has a thriving parkrun scene, with six regular weekly events in the city, plus one just over the border at Rother Valley, convenient for Sheffielders based further South East- meaning that wherever you live/stay, you’re not too far away from one of the events

The Outdoor City Run Routes

Explore Sheffield by seeking out The Outdoor City Run Routes. Over 30 routes are signposted and mapped across 15 locations in parks and woodland across the city.

Hillsborough Park

Hillsborough Park is located approximately 3 miles north-west of Sheffield City Centre. The park features sports facilities, a children's playground and walled garden, along with a park cafe operated by Depot Bakery.

Vocation & Co. Sheffield

Vocation & Co. Sheffield is so called because they’re all about working with others. They are an extension of their brewery and are warm, social spaces for our local communities.

Weaselling at Higger Tor

Join DC Outdoors for a weaselling experience at picturesque Higger Tor in Hope Valley. 

Francis Rossi

Francis Rossi is extending his forthcoming tour of the UK with 30 new dates added in 2025, running between September and November 2025 for this brand new show billed as “An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More…”

It's A Wonderful Life

This Christmas, rediscover the magic of one of the most beloved stories of all time. It’s A Wonderful Life follows George Bailey, a man who has always put others before himself, only to feel like the world has passed him by.

Homely Serviced Apartments – St. Paul's

The apartments are situated at Sheffield’s tallest building and offer unique views of the city. Right at the heart of the city, next to the town hall, the museums and the main shopping streets the location could not have been better.

A Streetcar Named Desire at the Crucible

In the sultry back streets of 1940s New Orleans, fading Southern belle Blanche DuBois seeks solace with her estranged sister Stella. Passions ignite and illusions are shattered in Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play as its performed live on the Crucible stage.

TechForge Accelerator Workshop 3: How to Generate Income - Monetisation & Pricing Strategies for Tech Startups

The third session in our Accelerator for tech startups looks at a variety of methods for generating income (so-called Monetisation). Whether you are planning to charge fees or subscriptions or are exploring some of the more unusual routes such as ad revenue or digital currencies, there may be options you haven’t spotted before.

SALT Sheffield

Specialising in beer and bao buns, SALT Sheffield is one of the taprooms for Yorkshire brewery. The brewery is named after the pioneering industrialist who built the village that SALT first called home, so it's fitting that their Sheffield brew bar is also based in historic Kelham Island.

Bradfield

Just 7 miles out from the centre of Sheffield lies the civil parish of Bradfield, a quaint district of villages where the city starts to overlap with the beautiful Peak District National Park.

Rock N Roll Circus 2025

Expect the unexpected as the Rock N Roll Circus return's to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl in Summer 2025, taking place over the weekend of 28 - 31 August.

Bassfest 2025

Bringing some of the biggest names in bass for another weekend of high-octane partying, Bassfest returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl 19 - 20 July.

Underbank Unitarian Chapel

Underbank Chapel is a fine example of an 18th century non-conformist chapel, set in glorious surroundings overlooking the Loxley Valley, outside the village of Stannington, Sheffield.

Cineworld Cinema

Cineworld Cinemas is a leading UK multiplex cinema chain and can be found in Sheffield at the Valley Centretainment complex opposite the Fly DSA Arena.

Raffina

Raffina Coffee and Deli was created to bring you authentic Italian flavours, high-quality ingredients and world-class service, at Fox Valley Shopping Park.

The Apple Shack

Sheffield's walk-to café in the beautiful Blackbrook Woods in Rivelin Valley - just up from the wild swim plunge pool on the River Rivelin.

Chris McCausland - Yonks!

You might have seen Chris McCausland on; Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He’s been called an “overnight success” – Even though he’s been doing this for bloody yonks!

Sheffield Sausage and Cider Festival

The Sausage and Cider Festival will be returning to Sheffield for a huge outdoor festival hosted in Don Valley Bowl on Saturday 7 June, bringing together great food, refreshing drinks, and live entertainment.

90s Fest Weekender - Sheffield

The UK's biggest 90's Festival returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl once again, this time for a full weekend of nostalgic partying 12 - 13 July 2025. 

The Wisewood Inn

The Wisewood Inn is a country pub, based in the heart of the Loxley Valley, on the outskirts of Sheffield. Serving the finest Loxley Brewery cask ales (brewed on site) and delicious homemade food, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Aqua Park

Try out the “Total Wipeout” style Aqua Park (inflatable outdoor water assault course) in Rother Valley Country Park. Complete with huge inflatable slides, trampoline, inflatable climbing wall, runways and of course the blast bag. 

The Clough

The Clough is a converted 18th century barn set in the picturesque rural Mayfield Valley nestling between the City of Sheffield and the Peak District National Park. It is ideally suited for the exploration of the beautiful Peak District and the industrial archaeology of the Sheffield area.

Huge new water wildlife mural completed in Sheffield

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.

Webinars

Webinars to watch when it suits you best.

The 7 Steps to Marketing Success - Developing Powerful Key Messages, Copy and Images

Learn how to craft key messages, authentic copy, and compelling images that resonate with your audience. Discover how to communicate your brand’s benefits, avoid clichés, and create visuals that truly reflect your brand’s personality. Need guidance? Our Beginner’s Guide to Marketing workshop covers this and much more.

Endcliffe Park

Endcliffe Park is a large park and popular family visitor destination in Sheffield. Comprising parkland as well as woodland, is the first in a series of parks and green spaces, known collectively as Porter Valley Parks, which you can follow all the way out to Peak District.

Damhouse Bar & Restaurant

The damhouse Sheffield is set within the tranquil surroundings of Crookes Valley Park and offers fantastic food, superb drinks and a welcoming atmosphere. It prides itself on offering great value for money but maintaining a high quality menu, modern décor and always helpful, friendly staff.

Ringinglow Archery & Target Sports Centre

Ringinglow Archery & Target Sports Centre overlooks the picturesque Mayfield Valley in South West Sheffield, close to the border of the Peak District National Park.  They offer a range of fun and exciting target sports including archery, crossbow shooting, air rifle shooting, air pistol shooting, axe throwing, knife throwing and catapults.

Sheffield Cable Waterski and Aqua Park

The Inflatable Aqua Park assault course at Rother Valley, is one of the biggest in the UK and is great fun for all ages from 8 years. Wipe out on the inflatable walkways and bones, jump from the climbing wall, bounce on the trampolines and get fired up into the air from the Blast Bag!

Parks with a view

Given all the hills in Sheffield it’s no surprise that many of our favourite parks find themselves incorporating a steep gradient or two. In these cases, there are some stunning views to enjoy across Sheffield and beyond.

Run to Stanage Edge at the city limits

Both of these challenging routes begin at the Woodland Discovery Centre in Ecclesall Woods and head out into the Peak District for lots of climbing along some exposed moorland paths.

Rob Copeland

Rob is the Director of the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University and the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine, a London 2012 Olympic legacy programme.

Five new cycling routes to show best of Sheffield Lakeland

The cycle routes are located in Stocksbridge, Wharncliffe, Loxley, Rivelin and Redmires. To celebrate the launch of the routes, Trek Sheffield Fox Valley have added their support and are giving a free t-shirt to people who ride all five.

Losehill House Hotel & Spa

Losehill House is the perfect blend of luxurious facilities in the glorious surroundings of the Hope Valley in the Peak District. But only a few miles from Sheffield City Centre offering the best of both worlds. Take time out to enjoy all that Losehill House has to offer- spa treatment rooms, indoor heated pool, sauna and outdoor hot tub overlooking spectacular views of Win Hill.

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.

Sheffield street art named 2nd best in the World for 2024

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.

Walks with Julia Bradbury

TV presenter and Co-Founder of The Outdoor Guide, Julia Bradbury grew up in Sheffield and learnt to love walking right here in the city. Like many Sheffielders, she used to spend her weekends out in the Peak District with her Dad, just a stone’s throw away from the city limits, so she knows a lot about the beauty that exists right here in The Outdoor City.

Gritstone within the city at Burbage

It might come as a surprise to know that The Burbage Valley is technically part of the city of Sheffield (this is one of the many reasons we call ourselves The Outdoor City!). Accessible by bus from Sheffield city centre, Burbage offers a diverse range of gritstone climbing – from friendly routes to boulder problems, and powerful challenging climbs to classic routes.

A woodland art gallery

Twenty minutes' drive from Sheffield city centre, between the trees of Storrs Wood, lies Stoneface Creative - a hidden outdoor art gallery.

Legacy of UEFA Women's EURO 2022 launches in Sheffield

Sheffield is one of nine cities chosen to host games for the UEFA Women's Euro in 2022 and a major ticketing roadmap and legacy programme has been unveiled, illustrating how a record-breaking tournament has the power to inspire the next generation of players and fans.

Tabitha - Sheffield Hallam University Student

Tabitha studied LLB (Hons) Law at Sheffield Hallam and is now working as a barrister at Park Square Barristers in Leeds where she practises criminal law and acts as an independent advocate for both the prosecution and defence.

A two-wheeled jaunt from city to reservoir edge

Damflask is one of the most picturesque spots within the city's boundaries today, and can be easily reached by bike.

Peachzz mural lands Number 1 spot for Best Global Street Art in June

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.

A circular walk from Surprise View

This particular walk is a superb short stroll, suitable for families with young children (although bear in mind that it’s not pushchair friendly) or for those who are looking for a leisurely amble with a café stop en-route. It also works well as a trail run and, if you’re looking for something more challenging, it’s easy to add extra miles via exploring the myriad of paths around the Burbage moors.

Top 10 MTB trails

What better way to find the top trails than from inside knowledge from Ride Sheffield. Check them off your list.

Exciting Developments in Hillsborough’s Burgeoning Indie Scene

Over the last year (and despite the pandemic) Hillsborough has seen an influx of exciting new independent businesses, bringing a fresher feel and attracting new visitors to this reinvigorated part of Sheffield.

Explore the parks of the UK's greenest city

Walk for a few minutes in any direction in Sheffield and you’ll most likely wander through at least one of its 800-plus managed greenspaces, including woodlands, parks and public gardens.

Louisa Harrison-Walker OBE

Born and bred in Sheffield, Louisa is a passionate advocate for the region's businesses and people.

Get on the Black Friday Bandwagon

Don’t assume that MAJOR shopping events are just for the big guys – you too can take advantage of the hype and help your customers to “bag a bargain” whilst boosting your sales in lockdown.

Canoeing and SUPing in The Outdoor City

Sheffield is the perfect city from which to go canoeing, stand up paddle boarding (SUPing) or kayaking. Rivers, canals and lakes around the city are all easily accessible and offer a whole range of different opportunities to get out on the water.

Amici and Bici Case Study

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.

Migration Matters Festival 2022

A vibrant arts festival celebrating the ‘richness of Sheffield’ returns this summer - with 50 pay-as-you-feel events.

Be Available and Findable

The second in our series of blogs with expert Clare Bailey, takes through why it’s important to make your business both available and findable, to existing and new customers…

Talk To Your Customers

The first in our series of Top Tips for High Street Business Survival blogs with expert Clare Bailey, AKA The Retail Champion. Here Clare covers why communication with your customers is KING right now and the different ways you can keep talking to them…

Sheffield Round Walk

The Sheffield Round Walk is a 15-mile loop from the urban to the rural at the southwestern edges of the city – taking in leafy parkland, woodland streams, and pretty suburbs.

Getting to and around the city centre

Traveling into and around the city centre is being made easier. The Connecting Sheffield: City Centre scheme has various projects to improve walking, cycling, and public transport.

Sheffield’s 70 million New Era Square development gets ready to open

New Era Square at St Mary’s Gate features restaurants, street food kiosks, the city’s largest oriental supermarket and shops – all located around a modern public square with iconic panda art installations.

The Buzz for Sheffield's Food Scene

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...

Marianne Hawksworth, investment manager

Marianne supports existing Sheffield businesses in relocations and expansions, as well as businesses from outside the city that are looking to invest here. You can chat to her about property or site locations, liaising with agents and organising itinerary for viewings, and signposting businesses for staff relocation support services which include securing accommodation and establishing roots in the city.

Phlegm

Phlegm is a world-renowned artist, cartoonist, illustrator, and muralist, who lives in Sheffield but has painted walls across the globe.

Sheffield’s museums make history as they unite for new era

Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust and Museums Sheffield have announced they are to join together to form one of the city’s biggest cultural organisations.

Street Art

There are a number of street artists who live in Sheffield and make our walls into something beautiful for the city to be proud of. Their variety of styles can be seen here, as well as all over the world - and we have plenty of guest murals painted by artists who have visited Sheffield to create their own mark too.

Dovestone Tor

High on Derwent Edge, Dovestone Tor has a wilder feel than most crags in the area. The longer walk in, and the fact that the sharp, gritty rock can sometimes be green, mean that it’s rarely busy up here – a perfect place to escape the crowds on a dry, sunny day.

Hillsborough Vape Lounge Case Study

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.

Roger Smith, business information officer

Meet Roger, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in Hillsborough and Stocksbridge.

Ecclesall Road

Sheffield's Ecclesall Road is a vibrant 3.6-mile stretch of restaurants, coffee houses, pubs, bars and shops. Intermingled with some familiar brands of restaurants and fast food outlets, you’ll also find a wealth of unique independent businesses worth perusing.

Quickest Ways to Sell Online

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…

Mausoleum of the Giants book released

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.

Conference makes Sheffield the child’s knee capital

National and international experts in the field of child and adolescent orthopaedics gathered in Sheffield recently for the second International Kids Knee Conference.

The Outdoor City for all

A list of accessible greenspaces in and around the city, so that everyone can feel able to enjoy the natural surroundings.

Rivelin Edge

Rivelin Edge is something of a connoisseur's crag. It is small, but perfectly formed – charming and with a very special quality to it.

Sheffield spotlighted as UK travel destination on German Breakfast TV

Airing on German Breakfast show programme, ZDF’s Volle Kanne, the 13-minute city piece was broadcast in two segments and took German viewers on a whistle-stop tour or Sheffield’s key attractions, vibrant places and green spaces.

Sheffield's road cycling clubs

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.

Summer Holiday Culture Highlights

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.

A monumental year for Sheffield Music

2023 is set to be a landmark year in the city’s music history, as some of Sheffield’s best-known exports return to play historic headlining shows. Meanwhile a Sheffield-made musical has just won two Oliver awards and Sheffield's DIY music scene is also making waves in national press...

The advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors in Sheffield

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.

Mountain biking

Head straight out to the UK’s only inner-city mountain bike trail at Parkwood Springs, take in some big views and berms at Lady Cannings Plantation or venture north to Sheffield's Greno Woods for some technical trails through the trees. Beyond the city boundary, a whole network of trails and bridleways will take you into the heart of the stunning Peak District National Park.

Event services

Relive the spirit of Le Tour in Sheffield

Stage 2 of the 2014 Tour de France Grand Départ raced into Sheffield, along winding country roads, up infamous Sheffield hills and through the city’s streets. Retrace the route and give it a go!

Get to know the MTB community

Although an individual pursuit it is best enjoyed with others, sharing the delights of two wheels over any terrain. In Sheffield, there is a strong mountain biking community, brought together through a love of bikes with a handful of groups making things happen in The Outdoor City.

Grobotic Systems Case Study

Alexis Moschopoulos came up with the idea for Grobotic Systems as an academic in the field of plant science. He felt the that the expensive and inefficient equipment he had to use to grow plants for experiments was holding back progress in his field. After several years of discussion and experimentation with his friend Richard Banks, an electronics engineer and maker, the pair founded Grobotic Systems in 2018.

Precision engineering firm excels itself with Business Sheffield support

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.

Kelham Island rated as one of Britain's coolest neighbourhoods (again!)

Consistently cool! Sheffield's Kelham Island district has been in the press once again, having been named amongst the coolest neighborhoods in Britain according to The Telegraph.

Look Up, it's The Neon Pack!

Augmented reality brilliance along the top of Sheffield Hallam University's Owen Building, in the centre of Sheffield.

Look Up, and Drift!

Augmented reality brilliance on top of the Diamond - the University of Sheffield's school of Engineering, in Sheffield city centre.

Sheffield entrepreneur scoops top accolade at FSB awards

Kirsty Smitten, 28, Sheffield, awarded for founding spin-out company making first new class of antibiotics in over 35 years

Groups

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 City Farms

If you're looking for a great family outing or you're just an absolute animal lover, Sheffield has some fantastic farms in and around the city, where you can visit and meet a host of furry friends.

Sheffield's running clubs and groups

Don’t let the hills fool you, Sheffield is the perfect place to run. With dozens of parks and pedestrian-friendly routes around the city, as well as world-class training venues like the English Institute of Sport, the facilities in the city are second-to-none.

Reservoir walks in Low Bradfield

Low Bradfield is surrounded by four reservoirs. The closest of the four are Agden and Damflask, and the village is a great starting point for a picturesque waterside walk round one or the other – or both.

Ride the Eastern Moors

The Eastern Moors circuit has spectacular views with downhill sections that are fast and flowing - but it is suitable for all abilities.

JÖRO 2.Ö to Open at Oughtibridge Mill in January 2025

2025 marks the start of an exciting new era for Sheffield's acclaimed restaurant JÖRO, as they open a new destination where world-class dining, hospitality and innovation unite.

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.

Sheffield Cheesemakers

Sophie Williams founded Sheffield Cheesemasters, the city’s first artisan cheesemaking company in July 2017. Despite enjoying a successful career in IT security, Sophie was determined to create her dream business, based around her lifelong love of cheese. 

The 7 Steps to Marketing Success - Know your target market

Feeling overwhelmed by marketing? Our 7-step guide for small business owners will help you start strong and target your ideal customers effectively.

Avian Hang Gliders Case Study

An engineer with a lifelong love of flying is spreading his wings into the world of business, after stepping in to secure the future of Britain’s only hang glider manufacturer. 

The pioneering city of electronic music

There are few cities in the world as synonymous with electronic music as Sheffield. For half a century the city has been producing a steady stream of game-changing music that has gone on to impact and shape the way electronic music sounds all across the world.

Our Favourite Places' Guide to Christmas arts and markets in Sheffield

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.

Families

Planning activities to do with the kids? The beauty of spending time in Sheffield is that family attractions, food and drink, parks and playgrounds are all close to one another.

Festival of the Outdoors

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!

Greener cities

Our outdoor city is inspiring other major cities across the world, in the inclusion and development of outdoors as part of their identities, while also striving to solve climate, sustainability and nature challenges faced by the world.

Top walk, run or rides with a great pub

There are two things Sheffield is world famous for: our greenspace, and our beer. We thought it was worth celebrating this by giving you some top places to run, walk or ride AND find a proper pub to start, end, or break up your adventure.

Blacka Moor - deer & moorland in the city

The moorland in and around south-western Sheffield acts as a link between the city itself and the wider Peak District National Park. Much of this vast space, that lies within the city boundary, is in public or charitable ownership and as such is accessible and well-maintained and has vast species of flora and fauna, including red deer.

Nǎm Sông (Five Rivers)

A Sheffield based entrepreneur who brought a vision of Vietnam to the city is thriving after securing financial and business support from two City Region initiatives designed to support new and existing entrepreneurs. 

Transforming Sheffield City Centre

Sheffield City Centre is undergoing significant change.With so much regeneration happening, it can be hard to keep up with all of the exciting developments, so here you'll find the latest news of what’s new and what's happening next.

A weekend visit to The Outdoor City

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.

Outdoors & nature

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.

The art of climbing

Sheffield inspires the development of one of the fastest growing sports in the world. From the roots of UK rock climbing in the 1880s, through to creating the routes for the inaugural climbing event at the Olympic Games 2020. We are 'home' for the originators of the sport, current Team GB Climbing athletes, designers and manufacturers, making us the Climbing Capital of the UK.

The craft of beer

The spirit of independent brewing in this nation has been shaped by Sheffield, inspiring a movement that has given us one of the best reputations in the world, for a sector that is also worth £1.8 billion to the UK.

An alternative LGBTQ+ guide