Sheffield

The city of Sheffield is beautifully nestled in a natural amphitheatre located near the joining of five rivers – Don, Sheaf, Rivelin, Loxley, and Porter. It offers rolling hills with great view of the city center and the surrounding countryside. It is one of the greenest, most tree-filled cities in Europe, with over 61% of the city being greenspace. The population of Sheffield is over half a million people and boasts a healthy and diverse economic base.

Sheffield is also a creatively diverse city. It has two major theatres, the Lyceum and Crucible, and smaller one, Studio, giving it the largest theatre area outside of London. It also offers the Sheffield Winter Gardens, the Peace Gardens, and the Botanical Gardens, and numerous museums. For a glimpse into Sheffield’s history, Beauchief Abbey is an ancient monument dating back to the 17th century, where medieval fishponds still exist.

Sheffield is famous for its musical history. Well-known bands such as The Human League, ABC, and Def Leppard, and musicians Joe Cocker and Richard Hawley have called Sheffield home.

Sheffield also has a rich heritage in sports. You can enjoy rugby, squash, football, cricket, golf, climbing, bowling, and skiing in the largest artificial artificial ski resort in Europe, The Sheffield Ski Village.

If you are a student, Sheffield is a great city. Thanks to the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, and two colleges, the city has a large student population. As a student, you will find a lively, active scene of bars, clubs, and shopping, and handy student housing. Renting In Sheffield.com can help you with all of your student accommodation needs.