By James Dylag, BA Business Management
The academic year is over, you’re free of exams and revision, and it’s now time to enjoy your summer break after all the year’s hard work! Follow this guide for the great things Sheffield has to offer over the summer months.
Tramlines festival
Tramlines is a Sheffield institution – now in its tenth year it attracts huge crowds from Sheffield and beyond. The festival has seen acts such as Stereophonics, Basement Jaxx and Stefflon Don, right the way through to this year’s headliners Nile Rodgers and Chic, the Courteeners and Two Door Cinema Club. Tramlines is usually held mid-July and is therefore a great way to celebrate finishing exams and kick start the summer break.
Peace in the Park
Another festival type event – Peace in the Park is held annually in Ponderosa park (another of Sheffield’s many green spaces). The festival 
has a mission to bring people together through the arts, and make a stand for global peace. The festival brings together local businesses, artists and citizens to create a celebration of the community.
Bassfest
Bassfest is another Sheffield-based festival. The festival is held just outside of Sheffield in the Don Valley Bowl, with this year’s line-up including Camelphat, Fisher, Gorgon City and Solardo. Not quite as big as Tramlines, but nonetheless still very popular, this year’s event promises over 100 acts across five stages.
The Peak District
In Sheffield we are fortunate enough to have a national park on our doorstep, which can be easily reached by train or bus. Take a 
picnic and plenty of water and embark on one of the Peak’s many walks. My personal favourites are the Lady Bower Reservoir and Stanage Edge – both of which are a stone’s throw away from some great pubs… the perfect summer refreshment!
Sheffield has loads to offer during the summer months. Whether it is some of the big events listed above, or just spending the day enjoying the cafes and parks in Sheffield, you’ll be sure to have that well-deserved relaxing summer break you’ve waited so long for.