Days Out That Prove Sheffield Is a Great Place to Live
Thinking of moving to Sheffield? If a good social calendar or life outside of work is important to you, these highlights might just convince you that this South Yorkshire city is a great place to live. All our picks can be comfortably enjoyed as a day trip with no more than an hour’s drive from the city.
If you’re moving from outside the area and don’t know much about Sheffield, you’ll want to know you can build the lifestyle you want. Enjoy getting your hiking boots on and having big nights out? With a mix of retail therapy and natural beauty spots, let’s see what this city has to offer.
Peak District National Park
Fancy a hike in a beautiful landscape? If you live near Sheffield, you can do exactly that—in abundance! The Peak District’s finest natural and historical landmarks are all within easy reach. In fact, you can reach them in less than an hour’s drive! Caves, caverns, glorious hilltop views and walks, mines, ruins, waterfalls, lakes and much more—you can see everything in a day’s walk. Below, we’ve listed just a few highlights.
- Ladybower Reservoir – 25 minute drive
- Snake Pass – 25 minute drive
- Blue John Cavern – 43 minute drive
- Mam Tor – 44 minute drive
- Kinder Scout – 60 minute drive
- Thor’s Cave – 69 minute drive
Alpaca Treks at Holly Hagg Community Farm
If you fancy something a little closer to home, the guided alpaca treks are a family favourite and allow you to enjoy the beautiful scenery in Sheffield’s Rivelin Valley.
Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley links Sheffield to the Peak District and offers a varied landscape of moorland, woodlands and agricultural land. The heritage trail follows the lower stretch of the river, between Rivelin Mill Bridge (Manchester Road) and Malin Bridge.
Meadowhall Shopping Centre
With a cinema and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop, if you fancy a little retail therapy without having to venture outdoors, Meadowhall Shopping Centre is the ideal venue.
In the city centre, you can enjoy plenty of bars, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues for a fun day out.
Have we convinced you yet?
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