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Sheffield Area Guide
Globally renowned for the manufacture of stainless steel, Sheffield has diversified over the last century to become one of the UK?s leading centres for sporting, technological and commercial achievements. 2005 saw Sheffield as the fastest growing British city outside London with more than £250 million invested in it. Sheffield Business economy alone is worth more than £7 billion so it's not surprising that the city has attracted a surge of interest from a wide range of business sectors. Businesses extend from its established steel industry to modern aerospace technologies, banks, law firms, business and management consultancies through to cutting edge research agencies, makers of surgical instruments, manufacturers of confectionery and the very up and coming creative and digital industries. Our Sheffield Business index offers a comprehensive list of all the city has to offer.
The Sheffield city centre, dominated by its mediaeval cathedral, boasts a host of art galleries and museums to entertain and educate its visitors and residents - in fact it offers entertainment and recreational activities guaranteed to hit the spot whatever your preference. For theatre-goers and budding thespians, there is plenty to celebrate in Sheffield Theatres. The Lyceum Theatre, Crucible and Studio Theatre make up the largest theatre complex outside London and stage world famous shows, plays and productions. Film buffs are well catered for - The Full Monty and When Tomorrow Comes shone the global cinematic spotlight on Sheffield and the city's love of film is reflected in its wide choice of cinemas from multiscreens to the award-winning four screen independent Showroom situated in the heart of the Cultural Industries Quarter. Culture vultures will simply want to wander around the city with more than 1,000 listed buildings and a rich architectural mix of styles and genres. Use our What's On guide to plan your next outing.
Sheffield offers plenty for the shopaholic - from the largest shopping centres and to the usual range of high street favourites complemented by exclusive boutiques, department stores and artisanal craft shops and jewellers. Fans of shopping malls won't be disappointed - Meadowhall is close by offering 270 stores, an eleven screen cinema and 12,000 free parking spaces (get them to advertise with you!).
Sheffield is justifiably proud of it sporting heritage - did you know it was home to the first ever official football club in 1857 which diversified into Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday The renowned Crucible Theatre plays host to the World Snooker Championship and the English Squash Open is also held in the city. Don Valley International Athletics Stadium is one of the world's largest athletics arenas, seating more than 50,000. Sheffield Ski Village is largest artificial ski resort in Europe and the city has two indoor climbing centres. Unsurprisingly, Sheffield was UK?s First National City of Sport and made a recent bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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