Sheffield
Sheffield has to be one of the UK’s most modern cities. It has been quoted ‘a gigantic cosy village’ and is renowned for its friendly people and, once famous for its steel production, is now massively modern following a dramatic makeover. Its industrial wasteland is being swept away and replaced with business centres, retail developments and fashionable city living.
With two universities in Sheffield, an estimated 45,000 students flock to its two universities every year, making it a very lively city for nightlife.
The shopping is of a very high standard here too with designer boutiques and department stores aplenty. The Moor Precinct, Fargate, Orchard Square and the Devonshire Quarter are the most well known names.
Enormous Meadowhall offers an abundance of shops where you’ll find everything from that little black dress to blue suede shoes and, for more leisurely mooching, Ecclesall Road is a mile-long stretch of fashion boutiques and up-market stores.
Sheffield has two major theatres – the Lyceum Theatre and the Crucible, which together with the smaller studio make up the largest theatre complex outside London. The Showroom is Sheffield’s independent four screen cinema situated in the heart of the Cultural Industries Quarter, one of the biggest in the UK.
There are also some beautiful gardens located in the city, The Sheffield Winter Gardens, the Peace Gardens and the Botanical Gardens.
Why not try…
The Hubs – Sheffield Hallam Student Union
Open all day till late, hosting a variety of socialising places including cafes and bars. Famous for its theme nights and sporting events, it’s a place not to be missed.
Fusion and Foundry – Sheffield University
Brilliant atmosphere and cheap drinks. Very popular.
The Leadmill – Leadmill Road
For gigs, concerts and live music this location cannot be beaten.
The Cavendish – West Street
A large pub close to both universities, The Cavendish gets particularly busy on a Wednesday evening during term time, packed to the rafters as student revellers start off as they mean to go on.