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Sheffield's Festival of the Outdoors

Due to COVID 19 and current government advice, all planned events for the Festival of the Outdoors are being cancelled or postponed.

As soon as we are able to update regarding dates for re-arranged events we will do so via this website and our social channels.

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The Festival of the Outdoors returns this March, ready to kick off the city’s outdoor season with a full month of events and activities, celebrating the strength of Sheffield’s vibrant outdoor communities.

Taking place 1 - 31 March 2020, once again the city’s outdoor organisations, groups, clubs and businesses are coming together to offer a unique festival programme of over 100 events, with everything from ‘come-and-try’ taster sessions, demos, rides, runs and urban paddleboarding to guided walks and conservation.

Headline events for the festival include the Rab Climbing Works International Festival, Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, Big Running Weekend and The Magnificent Seven. South Yorkshire Orienteers will also help kick-start the festival when they host a national orienteering race out at Burbage on Sunday 1 March.

A new addition for 2020 and one of Sheffield’s biggest major events, the Asda Foundation Sheffield Half Marathon has also come on board to become part of the Festival of the Outdoors this year.

The outdoors is for everyone and with so much on offer in our wonderful city we want to spread the word as far and wide as possible. Whether it’s watching, participating or trying something for the very first time, there’s lots of opportunity to get involved- come and join us!

See festival highlights further below or scroll further down to see the full listing of events taking place. Look out for the FREE printed festival guide, which is available to pick up at outlets across the city now or download a pdf version here.

For the latest information be sure to follow The Outdoor City Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels for updates and special announcements. #FestivaloftheOutdoors #TheOutdoorCity

Organisers from across the city’s outdoor groups, clubs and businesses are coming together to offer a unique programme of events. Here are some of the event highlights so far, stay tuned for more announcements.

The Route to Tokyo: Q&A with Percy Bishton

Climbing is set to be one of the sports making its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games later this year and the man who will be responsible for setting all the bouldering routes is none other than Sheffield’s own, Percy Bishton.
1. 12 Mar 2020
Urban Night Orienteering

Come and experience the challenge of night orienteering around the streets of Kelham Island.
1. 14 Mar 2019
The Rab Climbing Works International Festival 2020

The bouldering competition with a difference is back for 2020.
1. 14 Mar 202015 Mar 2020
Big Running Weekend 2020

The Big Running Weekend is a family-friendly festival celebrating of all things trail running with a strong fun, community feel.
1. 20 Mar 202022 Mar 2020
The Magnificent Seven 2020

This unique road cycling event is a cross between a sportive and a hill climb that invites participants to face seven of Sheffield’s toughest hills.
1. 15 Mar 2020
2. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
Devil's Elbow Trail Day

The Devil’s Elbow bridleway has the classic combination of roots, rock and woodland that make the periphery of our city so inviting to mountain bikers. On foot, or hoof its natural history and landscape reveals itself even more.
1. 14 Mar 2020
Urban SUP Taster Session

Ever wanted to try stand-up paddleboarding? Join DC Outdoors for an Urban SUP experience at Sheffield’s historic canal basin, Victoria Quays.
1. 14 Mar 202015 Mar 2020
2. 28 Mar 202029 Mar 2020
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Beer! UK Premiere Screening

Join us for a very special Sheffield screening and the UK premiere of ‘Beer! The Best Film Ever Brewed’, a brand new documentary which takes a deep dive into the international beer industry and the second most consumed beverage on the planet.
1. 13 Mar 2020
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival 2020 (ShAFF)

The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival has a well-earned reputation for being a friendly festival, welcoming everyone whether you're an outdoors enthusiast or an armchair adventurer who just loves a good story.
1. 20 Mar 202022 Mar 2020
Sheffield Beer Week 2020

Sheffield Beer Week is a week-long festival celebrating the region’s brewing landscape – old and new!
1. 9 Mar 202015 Mar 2020
In Conversation With Sheffield's MTB Women Of Steel

Join Ride Sheffield and Cotic’s Women of Steel at ShAFF for a friendly panel discussion with some of the inspiring women from Sheffield’s mountain bike scene.
1. 21 Mar 2020
Sheffield Greenway Walk: Eastern Loop

This lovely circular walk of 5 miles starts/finishes at Woodhouse Railway Station and includes Beighton Marsh Nature Reserve, Linleybank Meadows, the Shire Brook Valley, the Shirtcliffe Valley and Flockton Park.
1. 26 Mar 2020
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