Sheffield is a city [a] in South Yorkshire, England, situated 29 miles (47 km) south of Leeds and 32 miles (51 km) east of Manchester. The city is the administrative centre of the City of Sheffield. It is historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire.

Sheffield lies about 160 miles (260 km) northwest of London. The city and metropolitan borough lie within the historic county of Yorkshire, except for the area around Beighton and Mosborough, which belongs to the historic county of Derbyshire.

Sheffield is where city buzz meets green space, creativity and Northern charm. Perfect for family breaks, culture‑packed weekends or food‑fuelled getaways, we offer big‑city experiences with space to breathe.

With world-class trails, bouldering in the park and more, Sheffield is known as The Outdoor City — but the adventure doesn’t end when you’ve finished exploring its climbs and rides.

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From world-class competitions like snooker, the biggest on purpose built food hall in Europe, or perfect family days out, discover all the amazing things to do in Sheffield. Explore the city by walking or cycling the hills of Sheffield.

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Like Liverpool and Glasgow, Sheffield gained a reputation for a socialist political scene in reaction to the Conservative government of the day and the not entirely tongue-in-cheek nickname of The People's Republic of South Yorkshire.