Holidays in Sheffield

Sheffield is a city located in Yorkshire in north of England home to just over half a million people. As a third of the city is rural land, Sheffield holidays feature masses of green public spaces where trees outnumber the human population 3 to 1. Traditionally a major industrial, cultural and cosmopolitan hub, the city is renowned for its diversity.

Sheffield Holidays: Travel Tips

Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield connects the city to various European destinations and express trains operate an hourly service to London. Nearby cities such as Leeds, Manchester and York are all accessible by train in less than an hour. Between June and September Sheffield holidays offer warmer summer temperatures, making it a more suitable time to spend time outdoors exploring the rolling hills of the neighbouring Pennines Mountain Range.

Activities & Excursions on Sheffield Holidays

Meadowhall Shopping Centre—a complex housing over 280 high-end stores and restaurants—attracts visitors from many neighbouring cities and towns throughout the year. The picturesque Peak District borders with the city. This is a national park made up of moors and hills, perfect for hiking and rock climbing. The district is occasionally claimed to bring in as many as 22 million visitors per year, which would make it the second most visited national park in the world.

Cultural Delights on Sheffield Holidays

Various food and music festivals are usually held in the spring and summer months, exhibiting some of Sheffield's culinary and artistic displays. "Tramlines", an annual music festival, is held every July, and hosts a variety of big name musicians across different venues and is known for being one of the cheapest music festivals in the country. Sheffield was named the United Kingdom's city of sport, with two top football teams playing in the city and also a big rugby following amongst the local population.