Group getaways in Sheffield

Two people are sat at a table, in a cafe, playing a board game and drinking coffees. Behind them is shelving stacked full of all different board games.

Sheffield Theatres’ Crucible building glowing pink at dusk, showing people arriving for an evening performance in the city centre.

Quality times with friends

Groups come in all shapes and sizes, and Sheffield delivers unforgettable experiences for every one of them.

From vibrant neighbourhoods and world‑class culture to green escapes just minutes away, shared adventures here turn into stories you’ll talk about for years.

A little planning goes a long way, so be sure to check pre‑booking options for activities and dining together to keep the fun flowing.

Padel and Pickleball places in Sheffield

You may have seen the rise of racket sports like padel and pickleball. Here in Sheffield there's a growing number of venues dedicated to these trending sports, from specialist padel courts and multi-sport hubs offering pickleball sessions to community groups like Sheffield Pickleball Club.

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A large industrial-style building with green corrugated metal roofing and walls, featuring a vibrant, colorful mural along the lower section. The mural includes abstract shapes, bright colors, and large text reading “club de padel” in white letters. Several people are walking along the street in front of the building under a cloudy sky.

Three people playing an interactive arcade game called “Buzzer Beater” in a neon-lit venue. The game features a large vertical panel with multiple round buzzers and a digital score display reading “0550.” Bright signage on the machine includes phrases like “Green buzzers are great.” One person is actively playing, while another points at the panel, holding a drink. The setting is vibrant with colourful lights and a lively atmosphere.

Nocturnal activities

If you’re planning a night out with friends, Sheffield offers a great mix of activity bars designed to keep the fun going well into the evening.

From lively rounds of indoor crazy golf and UV bowling to board games, themed escape rooms and interactive experiences, there’s plenty to dive into - ensuring your night out is anything but ordinary.

Take a tour

Sheffield Food Tours

Kelham Island Food Tours have teamed up with some of the best places to eat and drink in Kelham Island to offer you a true taste of independent Sheffield, along with fascinating insights along the way.

A group of people sat round a table, outside a restaurant, drinking beers.

Kelham Island Walks

Kelham Island Walks brings to life the history of one of Sheffield’s first industrial districts.

Sheffield Cycle Tours

Sheffield Cycle Tours provides tours for cyclists who wish to learn about the history and culture of Sheffield.

Park Hill Tours

Explore this iconic Grade II* listed building, walk the 'Streets in the Sky' and take in its grand views of Sheffield.

A brutalist high-rise apartment block made of concrete and glass. The windows are interspersed with bright panels in yellows and oranges.

Sheffield City Walking Tours

Marcus offers pre-bookable private walking tours seven days a week, mornings, afternoons and early evenings subject to availability. They can begin and end at a city centre location of your choice and if you have any special interests, these can also be incorporated into your tour.

Marcus Newton, the guide for Sheffield City Walking, standing in Tudor Square on a bright, sunny day.

Strange Britain: Home of the Strange Sheffield Ghost Tours

Strange Britain is the home of the Strange Sheffield Ghost Tours, a unique and immersive experience that takes visitors on a journey through the spookier side of Sheffield.

A group of people gathered round a tour guide, in Tudor Square in the centre of Sheffield, at night.

Steel City Walking

A walking tour with a crime theme rediscovering some of Sheffield's forgotten past. Your guide is Kevin, a retired police sergeant.

A man stands next to the War Memorial in Barkers Pool, Sheffield.

Treasure Hunt Sheffield

Treasure Hunt takes you on a fab route around the city, spotting clues and following treasure maps.

Three people having fun on a treasure hunt in Sheffield.

Group Activities

If you're fancying something more interactive or maybe the group of mates you're with are celebrating something that's worthy of a bit of competitive fun, try some of these...

Ringinglow Archery & Target Sports

Get competitive with a whole load of target sports to choose from, all in beautiful countryside surroundings on the edge of the city. Take on the full Wild West Experience Challenge and have a crack at the Bow & Arrow, Winchester Rifle and Tomahawks.

Three people doing archery at the Ringinglow Archery Target Sports Centre.

The Great Escape Game

Test your wits in Sheffield's immersive escape room experiences. Choose your team and then choose from a number of games, ranging from magical to scary. Will you beat the clock and get out in time?

Three people in a room dimly lit by blue light are solving a puzzle at The Great Escape.

SUP & Kayaking

Join DC Outdoors for an urban adventure along Sheffield's waterways. Activities like stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking are a great way to see the city from a different perspective and a fun way to bond as a group.

A group of people learning how to do stand-up paddle boarding at Victoria Quays in Sheffield city centre.

Shuffle Shack

Located in the depths of Picture House Social, Shuffle Shack is Sheffield's first Shuffle Bar with a game that's kinda like curling. Don't worry, they’ll teach you and once you’re hooked it’s hard to quit.

Lane 7

Ten-pin bowling with a difference! Add cool bar aesthetic, neon lighting, beer pong, ski ball, air hockey, arcade games, plus bangin' street food and Lane 7 has your night out sorted.

The bowling lanes at Lane7 in Sheffield.

Golf Fang

Seriously crazy golf! Expect 18 holes of pure entertainment in an environment surrounded by bespoke art, complete with an amazing atmosphere, DJs, cocktails and street food.

Inside Golf Fang at Sheffield. The décor is bright and cheerful and feels like a fairground.

Heritage Exploring

A view of Abbeydale Hamlet across a pond.

The exterior of Sheffield Cathedral on a bright, sunny day.

A man stands at the bottom of the main staircase in Cutlers' Hall. He is wearing formal attire and holding a large mace on his shoulder.

The Bishop's House in the snow. The bottom half of the building is stone and the top half is black and white timbers.

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

A unique 18th century industrial works that gives you glimpse of what life would have been like, working at the largest water-powered scythe and steel works on the River Sheaf.

Sheffield Cathedral

The oldest building in Sheffield which is still in use today, the former Parish Church was granted Cathedral status in 1914 - although the site has had links to Christianity for more than 1000 years. The story of the city from the early 12th century unfolds throughout this remarkable building.

Sheffield Cathedral - St Peter & St Paul

Cutlers' Hall

The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire was established in 1624 to maintain the standards and quality of Sheffield manufactured cutlery and steel products. In one of the finest livery halls in the country, a tour with a Beadle gives a fascinating insight into the work of the Company, and the global impact of the Made in Sheffield trademark.

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Great dining places for groups

Cambridge Street Collective

Europe’s largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective is a ‘one of a kind’ foodie destination to meet, eat, and share in Sheffield. Showcasing the very best in up-and-coming food and drink talent, they house over 20 different food vendors offering exciting cuisine from around the globe.

Three people seated at a round green table in an indoor food hall, sharing a meal. The table holds plates of tacos, salad, bread, and a wooden tray with assorted dishes. There are also tall glasses of colourful drinks garnished with fruit and herbs. In the background, green triangular banners hang overhead, and signs for “Oktoberfest” and “Baity” are visible, creating a lively, casual dining atmosphere.

Cutlery Works

The largest food hall in the North of England, Cutlery Works is over two floors featuring a mixture of permanent and semi-permanent unique and independent restaurants, communal dining spaces, bars and coffee roasters.

Sheffield Plate

Sheffield Plate is a foodhall specialising in hosting street food vendors with cuisine from around the world. It's slap bang in the middle of Orchard Square, in the centre of the city, and has a lively atmosphere across the 2 bars and 6 vendor spaces.

Kapital Beer Hall

Sheffield's biggest modern beer hall and restaurant.! Kapital celebrates Europe’s rich beer culture, championing the iconic beer cities of Brussels, Munich & Prague while also honouring Sheffield’s own prolific brewing heritage.

Two people are sitting at a table in a beer hall, clinking glasses of beer in a toast. One glass is a tall, dark beer and the other is a large mug of pale beer. The table has wooden boards with soft pretzels, mustard dip, and branded paper. A red menu with “KAPITAL” is visible, and the background features colourful bunting, warm lighting, and a modern interior with booths and bar seating.

Guyshi BBQ & Bar

The first Japanese charcoal BBQ and bar in Sheffield.

Ashoka

A restaurant inspired by India and made in Sheffield, Ashoka has been around since 1967 and their accolades speak for themselves: Gourmet Indian Food since 1967; Featured in The Times Top 10 Indian Restaurants; Sheffield Restaurant of the Year and listed within the Top 60 in the Good Curry Guide.