100 results for the term ‘ballet’
Northern Ballet's Gentleman Jack
Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister — better known as Gentleman Jack.
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.
Alan Ball, business information officer
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.
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.
Roxy Ball Room to open in Sheffield this summer
A new addition to Sheffield City Centre's nightlife scene, Roxy Ball Room is set to open on Wellington Street this summer.
Yard Ball
Inspired by spending every minute playing out on the streets with a football, Yard Ball is a place to love the game again. Take on the Yard Ball challenges and test your skills against family and friends in the Yard
Val Gillet
Professor of Chemoinformatics at the University of Sheffield
Lily Allen : Performs West End Girl
The remarkable Lily Allen, whose new album West End Girl has received rave reviews, has announced she will play her first dates for 7 years when she tours the UK in March 2026.
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.
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.
Hill Valley Yoga
Nestled between Walkley, Crookes and Broomhill, Hill Valley Yoga has created an oasis of calm on Commonside. With a beautifully designed studio and yoga instructors that put you at ease the moment you enter, it boasts a friendly, community vibe that’s loved by locals.
Roxy Ball Room
Roxy Ball Room Charter Square is spread across two floors with a whole host of competitive gaming, including duck pin bowling, two karaoke rooms, batting cages, shuffleboard, beer pong, ice-free curling and their unique Crazy Pool, plus much more.
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.
Joni Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Your Neighbourhood Café. Great coffee, fresh food & professional service.
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
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.
Toranj International Halal Supermarket Case Study
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.
Abby Abrames - Social Media Advisor
Abby is friendly, approachable and hands on, having spent more than two decades working across advertising and marketing—on both traditional and digital platforms. Abby is the owner of Valley Marketing, a Sheffield based marketing consultancy dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes grow. Work ranges from shaping long term strategy to running day to day social media campaigns—whatever’s required to get results.
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.
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.
Paint & Sip at Hillsborough Park
Join local artist Jenny for a relaxing evening of painting inspired by the beautiful Hillsborough Walled Gardens. Let the tranquil setting inspire you, enjoy a drink with friends and learn to use watercolours to paint spring blooms and botanical shapes.
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.
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.
Halloween 80s Party!
Come along for a spooktacular evening of dining and dancing at an 80s Halloween Ball, where ghoulish delights and nostalgic vibes await!
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.
90s Fest & Summerbowl (2026)
The UK's biggest 90's festival returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl once again, for a full weekend of nostalgic partying 11 -12 July 2026.
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.
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.
Webinars
Webinars to watch when it suits you best.
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.
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.
Parks with a view in Sheffield
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.
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.
Dam House Bar & Restaurant
The Dam House Bar & Restaurant 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!
JÖRO Oughtibridge Mill
JÖRO at Oughtibridge Mill hosts 7 apartments above the restaurant on the first floor. The rooms are all individually designed with views into the Wharncliffe woods and Oughtibridge Valley. This boutique accommodation can be booked as part of a package and all stays include the house made continental style breakfast served to your apartment.
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.
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.
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.
Waleswood Caravan And Camping 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.
Losehill House Hotel & Spa
Losehill House Hotel has 18 bedrooms and 4 suites - all complimentary tea & coffee making facilities, Flat Screen TVs and free broadband Wi-Fi access, plus robes and flip flops for the Spa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sheffield’s new independent retail hub, Leah's Yard opens to the public
The redeveloped Grade II* Listed Leah’s Yard on Cambridge Street has now opened its doors to the public, providing a contemporary city centre hub for some of Sheffield’s finest independent businesses.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Work begins on new street art project set to create Sheffield’s biggest mural
Measuring 483.69 square metres in total, the artwork will be painted across 6 facades of the brown-brick NCP building on Wellington Street, paying homage to the natural topography which has defined Sheffield since the 12th century, as a city built on hills and rivers.
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.
New Scandinavian-style wellness experience set to open in Sheffield
Opening in the beautiful Grade II listed Bethel Sunday School building, Güs is set to bring a new luxury wellness hub complete with Scandi saunas, ice baths, vanity station and café, to Sheffield's Heart of the City development on Cambridge Street.
Families
Discover family-friendly things to do in Sheffield. From parks and museums to animal adventures and great food, plan your perfect family getaway today!
Top 10 MTB trails
What better way to find the top trails than from inside knowledge from Ride Sheffield. Check them off your list.
Phlegm
Phlegm is a world-renowned artist, cartoonist, illustrator, and muralist, who lives in Sheffield but has painted walls across the globe.
Louisa Harrison-Walker OBE
Born and bred in Sheffield, Louisa is a passionate advocate for the region's businesses and people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Climb - whatever the weather
If you climb outdoors you will always have one eye on the weather. A little local knowledge can help you find the right crag in and around Sheffield, and get a good day’s climbing whatever the weather.
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’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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 - High Street Business Advisor
Meet Roger, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in Hillsborough and Stocksbridge.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
