The building lay in the north east of the present city centre, by the River Don, and was built on top of the remains of Sheffield Castle, which could still be seen via guided tours. The market closed in 2013 when the Moor Market opened on The Moor, further south in Sheffield city centre, and …
From Sheffield-made wares produced by local makers and vintage treasures, to designer boutiques, both in the city centre and a bit further out, you’ll find an eclectic mix of shops, bars and restaurants in distinctive areas. That’s not to say the city doesn’t do high-street – there’s plenty of that on offer too. Is Sheffield …
Did you know a whopping 61% of Sheffield is green space? Is Sheffield the greenest city? Sheffield is also The Outdoor City; officially the greenest city in the UK. Is Sheffield still the greenest city in Europe? Trees. Sheffield is estimated to contain more than 4.5 million trees, giving it more trees per person than …
South Street Park (Sheaf Valley Park) One of the best parks with a view is just a couple minutes walk away from Sheffield’s main central train station. Where can I see the sunset in Sheffield? Sheaf Valley Park, Sheffield You won’t have far to go from the station to find this perfect sunset spot. Situated …
Chapeltown – in north Sheffield – can offer affordability along with good transport links. Unlike most areas of the city, it is close to the M1, and it has its own railway station with services to Sheffield, Huddersfield and Leeds. Is chapeltown good area of Sheffield? Chapeltown is one of the more desirable areas in …
As of 2021, Sheffield is the second most densely populated of Yorkshire and The Humber’s 21 local authority areas, with around 11 people living on each football pitch-sized area of land. Why is Sheffield so populated? As with many British cities, the major period of growth in Sheffield’s population occurred during the industrial revolution, when …
Discover stunning vistas at Langsett Reservoir Not only is it important in providing a supply of water for Sheffield and Barnsley; it additionally offers fantastic recreation opportunities for visitors from the local area and beyond. Where does water come from in Sheffield? Where does our water come from? We take water from lots of sources. …
S4 is in the county of South Yorkshire. It is 3km north-east of the city of Sheffield, and contains Grimesthorpe, Brightside, Burngreave, and Lower Crabtree. S4 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code. What areas are in S4? Sheffield (S4) There are 6 electoral wards in the S4 postcode area, …
Sheffield is England’s highest city above sea level; the highest point being 548 m (1,798 ft) near High Stones and Margery Hill. Is Sheffield above sea level? At its lowest point the city stands just 29 metres above sea level at Blackburn Meadows on the Rotherham border, rising up to over 500 m in some …
Discovering the rivers under Sheffield city centre. Underground tunnels that carry rivers beneath the streets of Sheffield are being opened for public exploration. The city developed at the confluence of the River Sheaf and River Don but the Sheaf has been hidden underground since the mid-19th Century. Where is the Megatron in Sheffield? The part …
