Sheffield

Sheffield

Sheffield’s city is full of indoors or outdoors attractions and adventures and is the heart of the new architecture sprouting up throughout.  The City Centre has so many things to offer you; culture, nightlife and a vibrant year-round events programme to keep you entertained. The city is rich in history and is bumped with some weird and wonderful facts.

Curious? Let’s have a look!

1.    Did you know that a third of the city is actually inside the Peak District National Park that no other city in the UK has part of a National Park inside its boundaries? The Peak District was the first region in the UK to gain National Park status in 1951.

2.    What about the oldest football club in the world that plays association football? Right! Sheffield’s football club is the world’s oldest club that was founded in 1857 by members of a cricket club based in Sheffield. 

3.    Green place? The city is home to more than two million trees, which is the highest ratio of trees to people of any town in Europe. It has four trees for every person. Sheffield is a place of around 250 parks, including Crookes Park, Norfolk Heritage Park and the Botanical Gardens.

4.    Do you want to see the world’s longest lasting rainbow? Visit Sheffield for the record-breaking rainbow that was visible above the skies of the Steel City for six hours on March 14 1994.

5.    Want to see British Walk of Fame? Then, it’s a place to be! Sheffield has a number of plaques in the shape of stars engraved with the names of famous sons and daughters of Sheffield and why they are well known.  Athletes Jessica Ennis, actor Sean Bean and other famous people are featured on the stunning Walk of Fame!

Want to create your own Walk of Fame and feel like a rock star in the city?

Then come and visit us! The wildest party bands, craziest DJs and musicians of all kind are waiting to provide you with the best entertainment services in Sheffield. Take a look at our live musicians, wedding DJs and cover bands for hire!  Check out our options for your party, birthday or event below!