By Katie Bryant, BA Business Management
Ask people from outside of the city what they know about Sheffield and they’ll describe it as ‘The Steel City’, home to the 90’s film The Full Monty and actor Sean Bean, to name a few! But, there is so much more to Sheffield…
The Views
Sheffield was built on seven hills. Walking around the city makes you very fit because of the number of hills, however when you get to the top of any hill the views are 100% worth it. Everywhere you go there is beauty in Sheffield, from the architecture of the old buildings to the modern, there isn’t a light it doesn’t look good in.
The Parks
It’s good to get out of the city every now and then to experience some nature, but the great thing about Sheffield is you don’t have to. Sheffield is rumoured to be the greenest city in Europe with the highest tree to person ratio, but if all that isn’t enough we also have the glorious Peak District surround us. There are 13 city parks, 20 district parks and 50 local parks across Sheffield, and there are over two million trees in the city (estimated); that’s more than four trees per person.
The Pubs
There are loads of amazing student friendly pubs in Sheffield. A student favourite is the Nottingham House, serving an amazing selection of pies and ales.
The Events
Every month there are multiple events that you simply just can’t miss. With Sheffield being home to some of the best live music venues, sporting events, inner city festivals, club nights and theatre shows you’d be crazy to miss them. Sheffield Theatres is the largest theatre complex outside 
London. Across the three auditoria: The Crucible, the Lyceum and the Crucible Studio, they offer a huge variety of home-grown and touring productions, as well as a thriving programme of participatory events and activities.
The Music
Sheffield’s musical talents stretches further than the likes of Pulp and the Arctic Monkeys. In fact, it’s awash with musical talent and heritage with the likes of Reverend and the Makers, Bring me the Horizon, Def Leppard, The Human League and Richard Hawley to name a few. Venues like The Leadmill and The Harley to keep you up to date on the up-and-coming artists. We even host an annual music festival called Tramlines, which is popular with the locals and students alike!
The Food
The vast array of restaurants have been the driving force behind the independence of Sheffield. There is a great restaurant in every postcode and the food scene is a true representation of the all-encompassing attitude towards different cultures.
The Peak District
The Peak District National Park is only a 5-minute drive from some parts ofSheffield. The incredible scenery is a must see. City centre buses go to the Peak District for only £1.20 if you don’t have a car. My personal highlights of the Peak district include Dovedale, Castleton and Buxton, and Sheffield is a haven for rock climbers, mountain bikers, 
road cyclists and hikers. With easy access to the plentiful rock in the Peak District, these passionate individuals flock to the city to indulge in their hobby and be among a community that holds their chosen sport and the outdoors close.
Meadowhall
For anyone who loves shopping – Sheffield is the place for you! Meadowhall is an indoor shopping centre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It lies 3 miles north-east of Sheffield city centre and 2 miles from Rotherham town centre. It is the largest shopping centre in Yorkshire and the eighth largest in the United Kingdom. Meadowhall is only a short tram journey away from the city centre.
I hope that this whistle-stop tour of Sheffield was helpful for anyone thinking of visiting, and if you do I hope you enjoy everything Sheffield has to offer!