About Sheffield
Sheffield - city size, village atmosphere
Sheffield is England's fourth-largest city, with the wealth of facilities you would expect to find in a major city - yet it's compact, friendly and accessible.
We are a family-friendly city with a relatively low cost of living. The area is bursting with culture and entertainment, including award-winning theatres, museums and galleries. Our night life is also legendary with a wealth of clubs and live music venues.
Where is Sheffield?
Sheffield is in South Yorkshire, in the north of England. It is close to Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and the Peak District.
It has over 200 parks and woodlands and a third of the city is in the Peak District National Park. Crime statistics show it is also one of the UK's safest major cities.
Sheffield has excellent rail links to all major cities. You can be in Leeds or Manchester by train in about an hour, and London in just over 2 hours.
The University and Sheffield
Home to two universities with more than 40,000 students, Sheffield is one of the country's most popular student destinations.
The city centre is within easy walking distance of the University campus and accommodation. There isn't really a separate campus as such and you'll find that University life is very much integrated with the day-to-day life of the city.
Public transport
Trams and buses are a popular and cheap way to travel around the city. There is a tram stop for the University so it's easy to get to us from the city centre and railway station.
Although buses and trams are frequent, many people also choose to walk and cycle.
Information for visitors travelling to the University
Useful Sheffield websites
Spin:Sheffield.com takes you on virtual tours around the city attractions, as well as hotels, restaurants and bars.
Spin:Sheffield.com
Sheffield City Council website tells you more about the city, its atractions and the surrounding area, including details of our many parks, woodlands and green spaces.
Sheffield City Council
Event Sheffield keeps you up-to-date with what is happening in and around the city.
Event Sheffield
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