Come and browse a selection of stalls selling a wide range of hand-made items. The café will be selling hot and cold drinks, light lunches and lots of cake, and there will be children’s activities available! A Nether Edge Festival event.
Weston Park May Fayre is set to bring a day of free family entertainment when it returns on Sunday 22 May, with street performers, exhibitors, stalls and children’s fun fair.
Plan your perfect day at The OEC Wedding Fayre! Meet over 60 wedding suppliers, enjoy live music and catwalk shows, and discover plenty of ideas and inspiration for your wedding.
A comics fair in the centre of Sheffield with a focus on independent and small press creators.
The Indie Wedding Fair connects modern couples with talented independent creatives in unique venues. They are passionate about supporting small businesses within the community and are proud of their socially conscious ethos within our industry.
The perfect way to kick off the festivities!
Recent times have certainly highlighted just how valuable our outdoor spaces are. That’s why it’s even more important we look after these vital spaces and everyone does their bit to help. Here’s a rundown of the key things we should all remember while enjoying The Outdoor City…
The Barn is open, with a fantastic Cafe and Shop that make the most of everything the Farm produces. It doesn't get more local than this!
Whirlow Hall Farm sell high welfare pork, lamb, Galloway beef, hand linked sausages, traditional dry cured bacon, free range eggs, soft fruit and veg in season. All food is produced on Whirlow Hall farm and sold exclusively through the farm shop. Also available are a variety of local jams, chutneys, drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) homemade cakes and artisan cheeses.
Delighting locals with their artisanal ice cream since 2007! Come up to the farm and enjoy an ice cream in their parlour or grab one of their bright pink benches outside and enjoy the stunning views looking out across Sheffield.
Lockerbrook Farm Outdoor Centre, built in 1756, provides a unique location for schools, groups, companies and individuals to experience first-hand the richness and diversity of the national park landscape.
Ravencar Farm can be found nestling between the historic town of Chesterfield and the city of Sheffield on the edge of the Peak District. Ideal for visitors to the area who want the very best of town and country amenities from one base.
This dog friendly accommodation offers a peaceful stay in the countryside only 20 minutes from Sheffield City Centre and remains on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park.
An aspiring entrepreneur who turned his back on a lucrative career in software development in a bid to do his bit for the environment has embarked upon a one man mission to transform the way we purchase everyday goods by banning plastic packaging from his eco-friendly shop.
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.
Electronica concert with cyberpunk dystopian vibes.
The fishery is one of the largest complexes in the north of England offering anglers a choice of either fly or coarse fishing in separate lakes.
Gooseberry Farm Cottages is ideally placed at the gateway to the Peak District - with Chatworth only circa 4 miles away, yet also convenient for the the City of Sheffield, with its theatres, excellent sports and recreational facilities, restaurants and shopping.
Join the team at JÖRO Restaurant on Saturday 5th September for FÝR, their annual live-fire BBQ festival on the JÖRO terrace – celebrating the craft of cooking over fire.
Gareth is part of a city-wide movement working to transform the Sheffield food system, making it more healthy, sustainable and fair.
A trailblazer in the worlds of jazz and raga, Utsav Lal will improvise a unique live score for Carl Dreyer’s emotional masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc at the atmospheric Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield on 15th May
JÖRO’s huge success marks the end of a decade‑long wait for Michelin recognition to return to the city and helps fill a long‑acknowledged gap in starred restaurants between London and Scotland.
Martin is heavily involved with many of the city's ongoing development projects.
"The best thing about being a student at University of Sheffield for me truly is the diversity and inclusivity that has been created. There is a place here for everyone no matter where you are from. The student community is strong and full of different and unique voices and I know for a fact that this beautiful environment is a rare find and I am so blessed to study here."
Micro roasted fair trade coffee, speciality teas, artisan bakery & patisserie.
Caayal is a brand dedicated to ethical craftsmanship and cultural artistry. They work with fair trade organisations that empower artisan communities through fair wages and opportunities.
Dare you enter a world infected by fear? Eight million miles from Earth, a mysterious distress call crackles through the ether and draws Flint, a haunted space ranger, towards the Odyssey, an ageing research vessel in the grip of a nightmare.
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.
Opus is a social enterprise with a portfolio of many projects – from print publishing to live events to innovative digital platforms and a whole host of things that fall between.
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.
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
Sellers of Sheffield wares from their shop in Hunters Bar. The shop stocks ranges from local makers that are innovative, colourful, eco-friendly and design conscious. This includes cards, gifts, candles, kitchen ware and jewellery.
Serving quality Italian fare to the people of Sheffield since 1968.
In 2007, with the support of the City Council, Sheffield became the UK’s first ‘City of Sanctuary’ for asylum-seekers and refugees—demonstrating our pride in the welcome we offer to people in need of safety.
Sheffield is located in South Yorkshire at the very heart of the UK. The city's central location also puts it at heart of the UK's major rail and road networks, meaning it's easy to get to and is around 1 hours’ drive from 3 international airports.
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.
An English B&B offers accommodation that is somewhat different from standard hotel fare
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.
Sheffield is set to deliver an exciting follow up to the UK's first-ever Child Health Technology Conference in May 2022, with a host of international speakers set for the second edition.
Sharing the same hill, Crookes and Walkey are close enough to one another that you could easily take a shopping stroll round both in a morning or afternoon, and maybe even add on a visit to Broomhill too. All are home to a selection of unique retail businesses.
Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the true-life musical phenomenon, Jersey Boys. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true.
Hillsborough is experiencing something of a rebirth, with a fast-growing community of new independent businesses, bringing a fresher feel to the area.
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...
Life’s not fair. It’s fabulous. After taking the West End by storm, where it became summer 2025’s biggest hit, selling out night after night, Burlesque the Musical is coming to Sheffield!
Do you have a big idea to jump-start productivity in your business? Maybe you can see your productivity has room to grow, but need some guidance to get there? Don’t miss the opportunity to get the help you need through the Business Productivity Programme!
Four Northern lads face the impossible task of fixing the men’s mental health crisis in a single night. A raucous cabaret-comedy featuring song, dance, game show parodies, and a bear.
The Launchpad Pop-Up Store 2025 brought new life to Sheffield city centre by turning an empty unit into a festive retail space. Over four weeks, local makers were supported to test selling in a physical store for the first time. Thirty-one Sheffield businesses took part, many representing diverse communities. More than 8,000 people visited the store and supported local traders. The pop-up showed the value of creating low-risk opportunities for independent businesses to grow.
Mookau is an independent gift shop on Sheffield's Ecclesall Road, selling quirky, eclectic and unique products that bring a smile to your face.
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.
If you’re after some tasty Neapolitan-inspired fare, this friendly, family-run café brings a true taste of Naples to the city centre, serving sumptuous pastries, panini, bruschetta, cake and coffee.
With six state-of-the-art 5G all weather pitches and the only caged 7-a-side pitches in Sheffield, Lucozade Powerleague transcends traditional footballing fare, delivering an experience unrivalled anywhere in the region.
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID) spans the border of Sheffield and neighbouring town of Rotherham, and was the first of it's kind in the UK. This 2,000 acre, already decade-old cluster of inventiveness, alongside the world-leading heavy industry and engineering expertise still present in the city, inspires and powers the future of a £200 billion sector in the UK alone.
From the horrible Henrys to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope.
Major new health care, regeneration and sporting projects totalling more than £200m – including a National Centre for Child Health Technology and ground-breaking diagnostic imagery research hub – are set to place Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park at the heart of the nation’s future health.
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.
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.
The museum is located in one of Yorkshires first purpose built combined Police, Fire and Ambulance Stations dating back to 1898. This amazing building houses over 45 vehicles relating to the worlds Emergency Services from Horse Drawn Fire Engines to Ambulances and from Police Cars to Mines Rescue.
The Itchy Pig is a great a micropub, with good beer, games and bar snacks. With all this in mind, The Itchy Pig aims to bring you delicious ales from near and far in a place where you can catch up with friends old and new.
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.
Meet Floyd- recent recruit to our LaunchPad Business support team looking after all things start up.
You are sure to love this unique hands-on highland cattle experiences, interacting with a pedigree fold of Highland Cows, on a traditional working farm in Sheffield.
Brush making workshop, no previous experience needed. You will learn how to make at least four (maybe five!) different brushes using arenga, tampico and broomcorn fibres. Suitable for beginners.
The award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. After all, everyone loves talking about the weather. Rain or shine, all will be fine. Or maybe it won’t. Who knows?!
Pound’s Park, named after Sheffield’s first Chief Fire Officer, Superintendent John Charles Pound, is hugely popular spot for everyone in the city to relax and for children to play.
Not Open; Don't Come is a speakeasy-style wine bar in Sheffield, located on the first floor of Unit 20, Orchard Square. It's known for its focus on fine wines and is associated with The Old Shoe, with the entrance being around the corner from the pub via what was previously a fire exit.
Sheffield is the only city in the world with an Olympic Legacy Park that has not hosted the Olympics.
Kirsty Smitten, 28, Sheffield, awarded for founding spin-out company making first new class of antibiotics in over 35 years
After far too long behaving himself, Jack Whitehall is heading back on the road with a brand-new national arena tour. Fresh from starring in Prime Video's Malice and stepping into the spotlight as host of The BRIT Awards this year, Jack returns to what he does best - fearless, gloriously unfiltered stand-up.
An all day café for all the family, inspired by travel, culture and the best produce from near and far. We know that food and drink shouldn’t intimidate and it shouldn’t be over-complicated. It should be straight forward and enjoyed by everyone from all generations and all backgrounds.
Sheffield's biggest park in the South West of the city, Graves Park is made up from a mixture of open greenspace and woodland, and boasts lots of facilities for visitors including a cafe, two children's playgrounds and Graves Park Animal Farm.
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.
Grosvenor Casino features gaming, entertainment, food and drink, all under one roof. If it's excitement you're after, test you poker face and play poker in their 110 seater poker room or take a seat for the very best in table gaming.
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.
Loadbrook Cottages is a late 18th century farmhouse and farm workers cottages on the Yorkshire / Derbyshire border - close to Sheffield in a beautiful rural setting in the Peak District National Park.
Graves Park is Sheffield's biggest park in the South West of the city. The park is a mixture of open and woodland, with several streams flowing through it, and boasts lots of facilties for visitors including a cafe, two children's paygrounds and Graves Park Animal Farm, along with a host of sporting facilities.
Situated alongside the River Don in Kelham Island, The Riverside Kelham is the perfect place to indulge in food and drink.
The York has been serving home cooked food, fine wines and perfect ales to the masses since September 2010. You can make yourself at home in front of the open fire, grab a table amongst the curiosities or relax in the snug.
Art at the Heart has been created by four Ignite Imaginations artists, who have each worked within their community to create an art installation, taking inspiration from the stories people have shared with them.
Sheffield has been chosen as the location for one of only three Gene Therapy Innovation & Manufacturing Centres to be established in the UK.
Nestled in the heart of Mayfield Valley, the Alpaca Petting Farm and Animal Sanctuary is a tranquil haven for animal lovers of all ages. Whether you're seeking a relaxing day out, a chance to connect with some friendly alpacas, or to learn more about these gentle creatures, you've come to the right place.
"I chose to work in Sheffield because I didn't want to leave! I have a really lovely group of friends still here, there's a great music scene and I love being able to dash off to the Peaks after work.”
Sheffield has been awarded formal accreditation as a Social Enterprise Place for its commitment to developing and supporting social enterprise to thrive by Social Enterprise UK.
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.
Discover what Sheffield is all about when it comes to nightlife, from clubs and venues to late bars and hangout spaces.
18 Bikes is a bike shop in Hope, in the Derbyshire Peak District. They are surrounded by hills that are just perfect for mountain bikes - but that’s not all they do. As a proper bike shop with on-site workshop they add lots of little extras that most retailers don’t. They tape wheels for tubeless use where appropriate, tap/face and ream frames before dispatch and any complete bikes are properly unpacked and checked before dispatch rather than sent out as supplied from the distributor.
A new research project that could help hospitality venues - such as pubs, bars, live music venues, nightclubs, restaurants and gyms - improve their ventilation systems in order to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 over winter, is being launched by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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.
Over 4 miles, the breathtaking gritstone edge of Stanage is home to some of the most famous traditional or ‘trad’ routes in the world - and it literally forms the boundary edge of Sheffield. If you wanted a single venue to capture the full gritstone climbing experience then Stanage is your place.
2026 is set to be another big year for the music festivals in Sheffield, with a whole host of events celebrating all genres of music, taking place all the way through to October.
Operating as a label, practice room and small gig space from their Castle Market headquarters, they fuel the fire of Sheffield’s alternative scene, and also explore new territories, from stand-up to brilliantly daft club nights.
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.
Things are far from normal for everyone, so it’s certainly a strange time to be a fresher in a new city. Louisa from Benchmark Recruitment, offers a warm welcome and tips for students experiencing Sheffield for the first time…
Business Sheffield and Commercial Services have launched the new Sheffield Business Directory, a free online platform designed to help local suppliers get noticed.
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.
Whether you're visiting for a day or exploring like a local, here’s your guide to Sheffield’s most distinctive indie bookshops.
Andy runs the Heeley Development Trust as well as Recycle Bikes.