A change of scenery in Sheffield
We're the UK's greenest city, packed full of culture and vibrancy, with a famously friendly welcome, slap-bang in the middle of the UK which makes us an ideal place to bring people together, especially if your delegates and/or workforce are spread across the country.
So whether you're looking for a location with a bit of a difference for your next business event or national conference, somewhere to give the team a break from online meetings - or you’re already heading here or nearby and want to tack on a weekend away - then look no further.
When you need some fresh air for blue sky thinking or just a little headspace, you’re never far from some great places to unwind. And, if you really want to make the most of your down-time, be sure to explore our fantastic food scene and vibrant heritage and culture too… it might just make you want to stay longer.
Still need convincing? Read on for some more inspiration from The Outdoor City...
An abundance of green space
Sheffield is the 4th biggest city in the country and yet we have a whopping 61% greenspace, more trees per person than any other city in Europe and a 1/3 of the city is actually inside the Peak District National Park, so yep, that's probably the main reason we're The Outdoor City.
But it also means that it's really easy to have a morning jog or walk from the city centre out to one of our many parks, woodlands and wild spaces. And if you maybe feel like being a little more adventurous, you can take advantage of our wold-class climbing facilities (both indoor and outdoor), be a ParkRun tourist or hit some of renowned mountain biking trails, including the only inner city trail in the UK.
Find your spot
If you need a space to do some work while you're away, then you'll need a spot where you can focus, but where the coffee is top notch too, like South Street Kitchen in the famous Park Hill development.
Likewise, if you do your best business over breakfast/brunch/lunch or need a timeout for your team, you'll want an inspiring menu to impress your colleagues with plenty of choice for everyone attending.
Luckily there's no short supply of great spots across Sheffield, and being the friendly city that we are, you'll always receive a warm welcome.
Discover our best brunch spotsSoak up the city life
We're a fiercely independent city with lots of quirks and charms. We are famous for the music that comes out of Sheffield - both past and present - so take some time to get acquainted with it and explore the local scene. Bear Tree records is a mainstay in the city, and often have signings and pop up events.
Or if you're more into digital and tech innovations, then why not share some memories with your networks by downloading the free Look Up app and exploring the rooftops and walls of prominent buildings in the city through some augmented reality fun?
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Make your mark
For bigger business events and conferences, Sheffield has a strong portfolio of iconic venues and a relatively small city footprint, so there's not far to walk if you need a multi-venue layout.
The Crucible Theatre is just one example, that has become part and parcel of some of our most well known events - like DocFest, one of the biggest international documentary film festivals that attracts delegates from all over the world.
But if you don't know were to begin, our Conference Sheffield team are on hand to help you every step of the way, offering a free service to support business event organisers of all kinds.
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Let off some steam!
You need to make the most of the social scene while you're here. So maybe invite some of the team as part of your trip - there are so many pubs, bars and eateries scattered across the city, that no matter whether you choose city centre or one of the many neighbourhood centres, you're on for a great night out.
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Kelham Island
Kelham Island is one of the hottest places to be in the world right now - TimeOut just named it one of the 51 coolest neighbourhoods in the world! The Old Workshop is a great refurbed space that has a a great selection of beers, cocktails, and they also host Make No Bones, who produce vegan only delights that work perfectly to share as a group.
Abbeydale Road
Easy to get to from the centre of town, this home of the antiques and vintage quarter is now also a destination for craft beer joints, cocktail and pizza hang outs, and a night out all in itself. Check out Two Thirds, who do beer flights, epic pretzels and bar food, and a great quiz on Tuesday nights...
A place to invest
There's a suitable saying about Sheffield: it's big enough to get lost in, but small enough to feel like you can make a difference.
A lot of the businesses in this city have complementary qualities and specialisms - digital and tech companies like Razor started out focussing in advanced manufacturing, but have diversified to multiple sectors because their skill sets lend themselves well to other needs.
If you're setting up or growing a business then you should be paying us a visit and having a chat with our Business or Invest teams about how they can help.
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Funding information
The advertising campaign promoting City Breaks in Sheffield is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus