With Summer fast approaching, we thought we would give you some ideas on places to visit in Sheffield. After all, between studying and part time jobs, you need some time to yourself and to spend with friends.
Millennium Gallery
If you share a love for art, visit the Millennium Gallery, it’s Sheffield’s premier destination for art, craft and design. You can explore Sheffield's heritage and you'll find metal work known for making this city world famous. As well as design exhibitions and contemporary art some of the finest touring exhibitions are hosted here.
There is also a cafe if you fancy meeting up with family and friends for a bite of something to eat! Best of all, it’s FREE entry.
The Millennium Gallery is located on Arundel Gate (S1 2PP) about a 5-minute walk from Sheffield Train Station.
Opening Times:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm
Bank Holidays: 11am - 4pm
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Meadowhall
Packed with all the shops you could ever need from clothing, gaming, stationary, cosmetics, nail salons and much more not to mention the Oasis dining quarter. Here you will find a wide range of fast food places and restaurants. You can enjoy a Tango Iceblast and popcorn while watching the latest films at Vue cinema.
Meadowhall is a great place to take your family when they come to visit or just to hang out with your friends.
There are often events on at Meadowhall, just checkout their website www.meadowhall.co.uk
Meadowhall is about a 10-minute tram journey from Sheffield City Centre.
Shop Opening Times:
Monday - Friday: 10am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 8pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Bank Holiday 10am - 8pm
Oasis Dining Quarter Opening Times:
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 11pm
Sunday: 10am - 9pm
Kelham Island Museum
If you're one for finding out more about history, Kelham Island could be the place for you. Opened in 1982 it’s home to pictures, archive material and objects representing the rich industrial history of Sheffield. This museum is located on a man-made island over 900 years old.
You can learn what it's like to work and live in Sheffield during the Industrial Revolution as well as seeing how the city adapted over time through the Victorian Era and both world wars.
There is also a cafe and gift shop that you can visit.
Pricing:
Adults (with gift aid) - £7.50
Concessions (with gift aid) - £6.05
Accompanied Children (U16) - FREE
Opening Times:
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 11am - 4:45pm
Crucible Theatre
The Crucible opened in 1971 and re-opened in 2010 after a £15.3 million re-development. It's the main stage for their in-house produced work as well as hosting the annual World Snooker Championships. The performance area extends into the auditorium, so the audience can watch action on three sides. No member of the audience is ever further than 22 metres from the stage.
The Sheffield Theatres Box Office is situated here.
Winter Gardens
Sheffield's Winter Gardens is one of the largest glasshouses that has been built in the UK during the past 100 years. There are over 2,500 plants here from various locations around the world. It also links directly to the Millennium Galleries previously spoken about.
Inside you will find coffee shops with tables looking in to the greenhouse.
Opening Times:
Monday - Saturday: 8am - 8pm
Sunday: 8am - 6pm
We hope you have found this useful. Remember, there is so much more to do in Sheffield. If you need any help finding student accommodation, please contact us today.
