Travelling the World - Sheffield England, The City of Trees

Travelling the World - Sheffield England, The City of Trees

If you are considering a vacation this year, you should consider the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England.

Sheffield is a city that is altogether quite unique from an environmental and cultural aspect .

It is a cultural centre, an historical monument, and eco-city all at once. If you are going to be visiting England, Sheffield is a must-see or at the very least certainly needs to be on your top ten places to visit especially given its proximity to the Peak District.

Because of this, there is a thriving tourist industry in the city and finding suitable and exquisite holiday accommodation should be no problem if you are going to be paying a visit.

You probably like many people consider London when you think of a cultural centre in the UK, and you are not off the mark. Outside of London, Sheffield is the number one cultural centre in the UK and is well known for its theatres, clubs and musical acts.

If theatres and the arts are high on your list of passions, check out the Lyceum Theatre, the Crucible Theatre, or the Studio Theatre. These three theatres compose the largest theatre complex in England outside of London, which is a fact that not many tourists are aware of.

If you are an art connoisseur, Sheffield also has four world-renowned art galleries for you to peruse, including the Millennium Galleries and the Site Gallery.

For the music lover, Sheffield is a paradise and musical hotspot and as a result the city boasts to the fact that many famous (and infamous) musical acts have their roots in this culturally-rich city.

Synth bands like The Human League and The Thompson Twins, heavy metal band Def Leppard, and indie rock bands like The Arctic Monkeys and Gomez started out in Sheffield. Even classic rocker Joe Cocker got his start in this diverse city.

There are plenty of venues in Sheffield for you to see bands such as these play, over ten of them in fact, and there are also plenty of dance clubs throughout the city for you to party the night away in you are one of the younger or more energetic visitors.

For those interested in classical music, Sheffield also has five different orchestras who call the city home.

Those who enjoy city life but still like a bit of greenery will be pleasantly surprised at Sheffield. With over two million trees, this city has more trees than people than any other city in Europe. Surprisingly 61% of Sheffield is considered green space which comprises of. over 170 woodlands, 78 public parks, and 10 public gardens. Sheffield city leaders have taken great care to make sure that they live in harmony with nature as much as possible as can clearly be seen here. This is a refreshing break from how most established cities are these days although times are changing.

If you are a history buff, then there will be a lot of great interest for you too. The area in which Sheffield lies is thought to have been settled sometime during the Ice Age, and as Sheffield sits at the confluence of five rivers, it has always been an important hub for both domestic and foreign trade trade.

The towns that eventually grew into Sheffield were thought to have sprung up sometime during the second millennium. Just imagine walking down streets that have been trod for over one thousand years, seeing buildings that have been occupied and functioning for hundreds of years. It is quite overwhelming.

Sheffield also has two world-class universities that bring in students from all over, the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.

Due to its popularity with tourists, Sheffield has a large number of hotels to choose from. You can go with anything from the world-renowned Hilton and Holiday Inn or stay at a more low-key bed and breakfast. Whichever way you go, finding Sheffield rental accommodation is never a problem. There are plenty of friendly folks in the city who will be happy to house you.

Even beyond the things already mentioned, Sheffield is also known for its sports activities. Sheffield is the home of the world's first-ever football club, Sheffield F.C., which formed in 1857. Among other things, the city also holds the World Snooker Championships.

If you are planning a vacation this year, you really can't go wrong with Sheffield.

Whether you've simply always wanted to see England or are interested in experiencing some culture, Sheffield is a great choice. Though most of us think of London, we may not be ready for the crowds and traffic that come with a visit to Nations capital. Sheffield is a great, clean alternative that will definitely impress you and give you a great first impression of the UK.

Sheffield is a vibrant city with a wide variety of local attractions, arts and places of interest. Artful Lodger specialises in Sheffield rental property for permanent residents and Sheffield places to stay in and around the city for visitors and tourists. Further information can be found on our website at www.artfullodger.co.uk