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The Winter Garden and Peace Gardens
Few cities can boast a public space like Sheffield’s Winter Garden and its outdoor companion the Peace Gardens.
Katie Keates - Business Advisor
Meet Katie, part of our business support team looking after young start-ups, SMEs and everything in between.
Pendo: A business in a city on the international stage
It’s not just locals who spot the potential our vibrant city has to offer. International companies are now calling Sheffield home too, thanks to the world-class talent, resources, and opportunities available. And that’s exactly what happened with Pendo.
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.
Esther Morrison, business information officer
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.
Steve Carroll - Growth Advisor
Meet Steve. One of our growth advisors. Steve knows that business owners are great salespeople, engineers, technologists etc. but that they don’t necessarily have experience in running a business. He’s here to help.
Lydia Hooke - Sheffield Hallam University Student
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.
Summer music festivals in Sheffield 2026
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.
Indie scene in Heeley & Meersbrook
Just over the other side of the Antiques Quarter, Meersbrook park boasts some of the best views you'll get of the city. Plenty of boutique food and drinks options on Chesterfield Road, and Heeley is the heart of community action.
Friendliness
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.
Get Together
Get Together is a laid‑back, welcoming festival focused on discovering new music, enjoying great local food and drink, and meeting like‑minded people. Each year, it transforms venues and open spaces across Kelham Island and Neepsend into one vibrant, city‑wide celebration.
Running
From urban jogs and park runs to fells and ultras, the opportunities for running in Sheffield are vast, so we’ve choice-picked some of the best routes and sights to share with you. We also have the city’s dedicated network of Run Routes to keep you on track.
Areas to Explore
Across the city's hill and valleys, Sheffield is made up of clusters of vibrant neighbourhoods, all with their own unique charm and vibrancy. Here you'll find friendly independent businesses to eat, drink and shop in, unexpected green spaces, colourful street art and fascinating heritage...
Tickets For Good and The Ticket Bank
Tickets for Good uses ticket sales to create donation programmes within the events industry for charities and social projects. The Ticket Bank is for charities and community organisations that want to improve access to the arts for their service users; or as a reward for their service users/beneficiaries.
Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership
The Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership offers a unique opportunity to manage the heritage of the place of outstanding natural beauty.
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.
Climbing
Whether you're a beginner looking to get into the sport from scratch or a budding enthusiast looking to move here to get a bit more work/life balance, here's some inspiration to whet your appetite whilst you're in The Outdoor City.
The Fringe at Tramlines
Each year, as Hillsborough Park gets ready to host the main Tramlines Festival, the rest of the city also gears up to stage a whole host of music events for all tastes. Taking place in various Sheffield venues 24 - 26 July 2026.
The digital & tech sector in Sheffield
You'll find an ever expanding value chain which is delivering specialist training to support growth in the sector, and a thriving network of over 100 companies, incubators and organisations; all of which make-up our digital media and technology ecosystem.
11 great drink, food and hotel combinations
So you want a great weekend away with space to do your own thing. But you're always going to want somewhere great to eat, somewhere you know you'll get a good drink with a great atmosphere, and a decent place to kip. The rest is just exploration, but it's good to get the non-negotiables sorted.
Shopping
Sheffield’s authentic and independent spirit is reflected in its retail and there are several areas of the city where clusters of independent shops have grown to become quirky shopping districts in their own right.
The Sport, Health and Wellbeing sector in Sheffield
Sheffield has a number of distinct assets within the Sport, Health and Wellbeing arena and, thanks to the rich heritage in medical technology development, the city is home to one of the UK’s largest Medical Devices clusters. Our manufacturing expertise means we also have one of the largest concentrations of orthopaedic, medical device and surgical instrumentation companies in the UK.
Open Up Sheffield
On the first two weekend of May each year, Open Up gives people the opportunity to visit artists, creatives, studios and inventive people at the places where they work in neighbourhoods across the city and beyond.
OPUS
An independent social enterprise founded under the banner of 'Creating for Common Good' - promoting participation, creativity and activism. Projects include Now Then Magazine and the Now Then App, Wordlife, Opus distribution and Festival of Debate.
Outdoors and nature
The UK's greenest city, where nature and culture intertwine. The historic Peak District National Park 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 energy sector in Sheffield
Sheffield is a leader in low carbon, resilient energy and is well positioned to deliver the Government’s Industrial Strategy ambitions for ‘affordable energy and clean growth’ in a bid for the city region to be recognised as the ‘Green Heart of Great Britain’, of which ‘Green hydrogen’ is a key economic focus in the move towards a net-zero carbon economy.
Civil society
Sheffield has a lot of civil society organisations, and we think that's something to be really proud of.
Press release / news submissions
Submit a press release or news information to Welcome to Sheffield.
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!
Zoe Wadsworth - High Street Business Advisor
Meet Zoe, one of our High Street Advisors. She's often out and about, from Dore to Totley, Ecclesfield to London Road, offering support to independent businesses across Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area.
A global health tech revolution
Just as we were (and still are) a trailblazer in industry and modern manufacturing, shaping how the world makes products, Sheffield is now also doing the same in the world of health tech - especially for young people.
Evolution of electronic music
The cultural impact of electronic music is closely tied to Sheffield, whose late‑70s and early‑80s pioneers helped shape the genre as we know it. Today, the city’s artists, producers, performers and festivals continue to lead the way, pushing boundaries, shaping the industry and introducing audiences to new sounds and unforgettable experiences.
Accommodation
Wherever you want to rest, you'll find it here in Sheffield. From four star hotels and family run B&Bs to homely self-catering cottages or caravan sites, you'll find accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.
Submit your event
Hosting an event or festival in Sheffield? Submit your Sheffield event for inclusion on the Welcome to Sheffield event listings and help more people discover what's happening across the city.
Sheffield wins global award for Place Brand of the Year
Sheffield's DMO, Marketing Sheffield took home the award for Place Brand of the Year for Sheffield Inspires at the 11th City Nation Place Awards (CNP Awards).
Meet the team
Meet the team and find out more about their specialisms and which major businesses they have helped.
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.
ISU Figure Skating European Championships 2026
Sheffield will be hosting the ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2026 on the 13 - 18 January 2026.
Sector specialisms
Inventive solutions to global issues across advanced manufacturing, engineering, digital and tech, health and wellbeing and energy.
Nightlife
Discover what Sheffield is all about when it comes to nightlife, from clubs and venues to late bars and hangout spaces.
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.
Is 2022 the year Sheffield became foodie capital of the north?
In 2018 The Times declared Sheffield the Northern Capital of Cool. In 2022 The Observer Food Monthly awards gave 5/6 Runners Up spots across the Food and Drink categories to Sheffield establishments. So are we now the Northern Capital of Food too?
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 Sunday Times names Kelham Island one of the best places to live
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.
ERF - Street Art
New street art is a fantastic way to add vibrancy to an area, showcase local artistic talent and reflect the local community. New pieces of art can be a real talking point locally (and beyond) and give a real sense of place – contributing to community enjoyment of spaces.
Sheffield shortlisted for three international placemaking awards
The city has been shortlisted for three major placemaking accolades at this year's City Nation Place Awards. The transformation of a massive part of Sheffield City Centre is in the running, alongside the city’s recent brand development work, pitting Sheffield against an impressive list of other places from around the world.
Success stories
Business Sheffield, together with Launchpad and other business support services in the city, have helped a number of local start ups and scale ups succeed in their ambitions.
Sheffield DocFest
Widely recognised as one of the best documentary festivals in the world, DocFest has been held in Sheffield annually since 1994. The festival presents a vast programme of film screenings, exhibitions, industry events and more.
Top 10 Things to See
From the largest urban glass house in Europe to the largest theatre complex outside of London, there's lots to experience in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.
City culture
In 3 words: culture, nature, friendliness. Find out what makes this city unique.
Move your business here
Whatever your business, Invest Sheffield is here to help get you connected to the right communities and organisations. From finding spaces for businesses to assisting with planning queries, supply chain links, recruitment, grant support and more.
Incubate & accelerate
The Sheffield tech ecosystem has developed significantly over the last few years with more tech businesses relocating and scaling in the city - in fact, in 2022 Startups has ranked us the best city in the UK to start a business.
Conference
Sheffield makes for a smart event move. Search for venues, delegate experiences and access expert advice.
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.
Make the most of your Snooker time in Sheffield
If you’re experiencing our city for the first time and are interested in exploring a little beyond the Crucible, we’ve pulled together some top tips to help with that.
Street Food Guide
From juicy burgers and crispy fried chicken to burritos and bao buns, not forgetting some indulgent vegan delights too, see our guide for Sheffield’s street food highlights.
About The Economic Recovery Fund in Sheffield
The Economic Recovery Fund supported local businesses and organisations to get people visiting and spending money in their neighbourhoods. That meant anything from delivering events for businesses to connect with customers; creating exciting new features to draw people in; making the high street a nicer place to spend time; or something completely different. Solutions are designed by local people for local people, using their insight into what would work on their high street.
Your University City
We offer the best of all worlds. We’re home to forward-thinking innovators, independent creatives and pioneering world-changers. We’re an ambitious, modern city that doesn’t lose sight of the important stuff, with close-knit communities alongside global opportunities. Unforgettable nights out followed by gentle walks in breathtaking green spaces. Sprawling shopping centres and proud independents. Most importantly, you’ll find yourself amongst friends in a busy university city that sets you up…
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.
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!
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.
