Sheffield, England Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels Worldwide

For a vacation filled with history, culture and great entertainment, Sheffield is the perfect place to visit. The city can be found in central England and with its excellent transport network offers visitors easy access both to the city and its attractions and the variety of town and cities in the surrounding area. So in the unlikely event that you run out of things to do and see you can take a trip to Manchester, Leeds and many other great places.

There are plenty of great historic and heritage sites to visit in Sheffield, such as the Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul with its breathtaking architecture and vibrant history, or Beauchief Abbey, the remains of a praemonstratensian 12th century abbey and a diverse range of other heritage sites from industrial to cultural. You can also visit the many great museums and galleries throughout the city, which offer more of an insight into the area's colorful past.

Sheffield also has plenty to offer those looking for entertainment and action with a number of sporting facilities and event venues to visit. You will find the biggest all-season ski resort in Europe, the Foundry Climbing Centre, and many other great sporting sites to visit. And for those who prefer the spectator side of things, there are lots of great sporting events running throughout the year like the British Show Jumping Championships, the World Fire-Fighter Games and the RAC Rally. So whether you are the hands on type or you just like to sit back and watch others do the hard work, Sheffield has it all covered for sport.

Moving to the facilities in the city, Sheffield has lots available whether you're shopping, eating or looking for a place to stay. For shoppers and diners there is the choice between the city center with its choice of high street shops, designer outlets, and vast range of eateries or a visit to one of the largest shopping centers in Europe, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre with over 270 shops, a range of great restaurants, and much more. The accommodation available here offers something to suit every budget from warm, friendly bed and breakfasts to stunning five star hotels.