Sheffield is blessed with a wide variety of attractions from historic buildings and award-winning museums to a terrific theatre and live music programme. And with a third of the city’s boundary lying within the the Peak District, the beautiful english countryside is right on its doorstep. In no particular order, here are our suggestions for things to do in Sheffield:

Sheffield Cathedral

The Crucible Theatre

For snooker, and indeed all sports fans, The Crucible Theatre is one of Sheffield's best attractions. The legendary venue of the World Snooker Championships is situated in the heart of the city next to the similarly impressive Lyceum. The Crucible boasts a three sided auditorium and nearly 1000 seats. Telephone 0114 249 5999 for more information.

Sheffield Botanical Gardens

Rother Valley Country Park

Rother Valley Country Park is a 300 hectare open space offering a tremendous range of activities from windsurfing & canoeing to nature walks and walks and cycling. There is also an adventure playground for the kids and a golf course for sports enthusiasts. Call 0114 2471452 for more information.

Bed and breakfast in Sheffield