Living in Sheffield
What does Sheffield have in common with Rome and Amman? All three are built on seven hills.
Sheffield is the fifth largest city in England, yet still feels in many ways like a town, with convenient bus and tram service within the city and discount student passes available for purchase. It has six rivers cutting through its hills, creating beautiful woodlands and scenic views within its confines. It hosts the Ruskin Gallery, Kelham Island Museum, the Graves Gallery, and the Millennium Galleries.
Sports are centre stage among the locals. Sheffield sponsors 2 major football clubs, Wednesday and United, the Sheffield Eagles rugby team, the Sheffield Sharks basketball and the Sheffield Steelers ice hockey. Speedway and greyhound racing can be enjoyed at the Owlerton Stadium. For personal sport, you can ice skate at the Sheffield Icesports Centre, do indoor climbing at The Edge and The Foundry, enjoy watersports at the Rother Valley Country Park and ski at the largest artificial ski centre in Europe. There are miles of hiking trails available in the Peak District, just outside of Sheffield.
Sheffield has over 30 cinema screens. Meadowhall is one of the largest retail complexes in Europe, accessible by Supertram. Live music of every kind is prevalent, with the 12,000 seat Sheffield Arena and the Don Valley Stadium and City Hall hosting pop, rock and classical concerts. The city's club life is becoming legendary, with over 500 pubs, café bars and wine bars. The Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities gives Sheffield the maximum 5 stars for entertainment in the city.
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