From the Tokyo Olympics to triumph at the World Championships,Team GB wheelchair basketballer Charlotte finds a winning sports community in Sheffield.
An unexpected slice of wilderness on the western fringes of Sheffield, Wyming Brook’s babbling streams, mossy crags and sweet smelling pines are protected as a valuable home to wildlife.
The English Institute for Sport Sheffield (EISS) is one of the country’s best sporting, leisure and fitness centres. Packed with the very best facilities, there’s something for everyone, regardless of age, fitness level or the type of sport or activity you enjoy.
"I’ve been to many cities around England and at the end of the day I’m always glad that I chose to study at Sheffield."
Sheffield has ranked joint 7th most popular English city for international association conferences in the International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) annual Country and City Rankings, and 12th in the list of UK cities.
An annual ranking of the Top 25 Cities in the UK (outside of London) for starting a business, the Startups Cities Index is the most exhaustive research project of its kind. Sheffield was revealed as the ultimate winner, thanks to the city’s strong performance across business support, talent attraction, low cost of living, large working population and fantastic transport links.
Sheffield’s Kelham Island has been named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world by TimeOut magazine, as they featured the popular urban district at No. 35 in their rundown of the most exciting districts of global cities.
Pond’s Forge International Sports Centre is one of the premier sports and leisure centres in the country, boasting a wide variety of facilities that are perfect for everyone – regardless of age or fitness level.
Heeley Pool and Gym is a superb community sports and leisure centre, helping everyone to enjoy staying active. The compact centre boasts both a 22m pool and a gym packed with the latest fitness equipment.
This upscale hotel will offer 155 guest rooms, meeting and events facilities for up to 250 delegates, a fitness centre, and a restaurant and bar, perfect for pre- and post-match get togethers.