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Sheffield, United Kingdom

Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire, England, situated 29 miles (47 km) south of Leeds and 32 miles (51 km) east of Manchester. It is the second largest city in Yorkshire and the administrative centre of the larger metropolitan borough of Sheffield, which had an estimated population of 582,493 in 2024.

Type CityMetro Area Population 582,493

Why go

  • City in South Yorkshire, England.
  • Served by Camphill Airfield.

History

Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire, England, situated 29 miles (47 km) south of Leeds and 32 miles (51 km) east of Manchester. It is the second largest city in Yorkshire and the administrative centre of the larger metropolitan borough of Sheffield, which had an estimated population of 582,493 in 2024.

Where to stay

200 Norfolk Park Rd, Sheffield S2 2UF, United Kingdom · norfolkparkrooms.hostify.club
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Victoria Quays, Sheffield S2 5SY, United Kingdom · houseboathotels.com
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178-180 Psalter Ln, Sharrow, Sheffield S11 8US, United Kingdom · psaltersheffield.co.uk
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92 Brocco Bank, Sheffield S11 8RS, United Kingdom · brocco.co.uk
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The Endcliffe Village, Endcliffe Cres, Sheffield S10 3ER, United Kingdom · jonashotel.co.uk
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50 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PR, United Kingdom · all.accor.com
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Victoria Station Rd, Sheffield S4 7YE, United Kingdom · ihg.com
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2 Leopold St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2GZ, United Kingdom · leopoldhotel.co.uk
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Attercliffe Common, Attercliffe, Sheffield S9 2FA, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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119 Eyre St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4QW, United Kingdom · leonardo-hotels.com
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19 Angel St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S3 8LN, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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754-756 Attercliffe Rd, Attercliffe, Sheffield S9 3RQ, United Kingdom · donvalleyhotel.co.uk
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Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa, Kenwood Rd, Nether Edge, Sheffield S7 1NQ, United Kingdom · kenwoodhall.co.uk
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452 Glossop Rd, Sheffield S10 2PY, United Kingdom · rutlandhotel-sheffield.com
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1 Broad St W, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2BQ, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
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Blonk St, Sheffield S1 2AU, United Kingdom · bestwesternsheffieldcity.com
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71 High St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2GD, United Kingdom · easyhotel.com
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30 Pinstone St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2HN, United Kingdom · radissonhotels.com
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Miller & Carter, 55 Surrey St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2LG, United Kingdom · innkeeperscollection.co.uk
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Bramall Ln, Highfield, Sheffield S2 4SU, United Kingdom · hilton.com
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West Bar Green, Sheffield S1 2DA, United Kingdom · hilton.com
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2EJ, 6 St Peter's Cl, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2EN, United Kingdom
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Restaurants & places to go

live music venues · Foundry at Sheffield Students Union . · foundrysu.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 537 Attercliffe Common, Sheffield, S9 2FJ · starbucks.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00 · 2-3 East Parade, Sheffield, S1 2ET · buildersbrewcafe.com
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Pancake, Waffle, Breakfast, Brunch, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Pancake, waffle and coffee house. Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 09:00-16:00; Tu off Features: takeaway,… · thecabin-sheffield.co.uk
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30 Features: vegetarian options · 631-633 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PT · mowglistreetfood.com
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British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 11:00-22:00 · 1 Holly Street, Sheffield, S1 4AW · cosyclub.co.uk
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:30 · Hathersage Road, Sheffield, S17 3AB · egorestaurants.co.uk
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:30-18:30 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 14a Lower The… · greggs.co.uk
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BS · mcdonalds.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-03:00; Su 11:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 289 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8NX · papajohns.co.uk
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30 · Valley Centertainment, Sheffield, S9 2EP · bellaitalia.co.uk
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:30 · Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2EP · frankieandbennys.com
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-03:00, Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 11-15 High Street, Sheffield, S1 2GA · germandonerkebab.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 102 Devonshire Street, Sheffield, S3 7SF · happy-lemon.co.uk
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Swedish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-20:30; Sa 09:00-20:30; Su 10:00-16:30 Features: takeaway · Sheffield Road, Sheffield, S9 2YL · ikea.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 11:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 163 West Street, Sheffield, S1 4EW · kfc.co.uk
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 59 The Oasis, Sheffield, S9 1EP · iguanas.co.uk
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00 · Leopold Square, Sheffield, S1 2JG · phocafe.co.uk
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Sycamore Road, Rotherham, S65 1EN · locations.tacobell.co.uk
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · Valley Centertainment, Sheffield, S9 2EP · wagamama.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3 Rockingham Gate, Sheffield, S1 4JD · chinaredsheffield.com
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Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00 · 486 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2QA · bonsheffield.co.uk
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Cake, Coffee Shop, Deli, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-16:00 · 289, 291 South Road, Sheffield, S6 3TA · gerrysbakery.co.uk
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Sushi, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:45 Features: vegetarian options · 74 Division Street, Sheffield, S1 4GF · mrmiyagisushi.co.uk
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Drakehouse Lane, Sheffield, S20 1FW · hickorys.co.uk
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Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · 51 Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 2LG · millerandcarter.co.uk
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr,Su 16:00-22:00; Sa 16:00-22:30 · 639 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PT · allsiamsheffield.co.uk
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Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 446 Firth Park Road, Sheffield, S5 6HH · atasteofarabia.co.uk
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 13:00-22:00 · 370 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BY · facebook.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 180 West Street, Sheffield, S1 4ET · guyshi.co.uk
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 309 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BP · handsworthchippy.co.uk
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Argentinian, Brazilian, Peruvian, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-23:00 · 475-479 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2QE · lavaca-restaurant.co.uk
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-16:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 10:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 20 Abbey Lane, Sheffield, S8 0BL · spoon-cafebistro.co.uk
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Nordic, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 09:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 08:30-18:00; Sa 08:30-17:00; Su 09:00-16:00 · 210 Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1TG · cafenort.com
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Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 11:00-23:00, Th 11:00-24:00, Fr 11:00-01:00, Sa 10:00-01:00 · 2 Holly Street, Sheffield, S1 2GT
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 32-34 Division Street, Sheffield, S1 4GF · creamscafe.com
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Tapas, Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:30-02:00, Su 11:30-24:00 · Sheffield, S1 2JG · cubanatapasbar.co.uk
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Portuguese, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 238 Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1TH · lisboapatisserie.co.uk
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Donut, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 401 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2PR
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German, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Fr 08:00-20:00, Sa-Su 09:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Rustlings Road, S11 7AA
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 379 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FS · yamasgreekrestaurant.co.uk
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 359-361 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PF · 7grills.uk
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International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 7 St Paul's Square, Sheffield, S1 2PT
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 16:00-22:30 · 5 Lees Hall Avenue, Sheffield, S8 9JE · bishopscaribbeansheffield.co.uk
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-00:00; Su 16:00-23:00 · 190D Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1TG · rajazkitchen.com
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Airports

Camphill Airfield 12 mi to the centre
Buxton, Derbyshire, ENG, GB
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Camphill Airfield. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sheffield, United Kingdom. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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