The University of Sheffield
Christmas Vacation Programme

Christmas Vacation Programme

There is a programme of events and activities designed to support all students (home and international) who stay in Sheffield over the Christmas vacation. It will provide you with a way to make new friends, explore the city and stay connected to a sense of community over the vacation period.

Programme of events

Thursdays 13th & 20th December &

3rd & 10th January 3pm-4pm

Conversation Club
Wednesday 12th December, 6pm-8pm Interfaith Cafe and Festival of Light
Saturday 15th December, 1pm-4pm Walk to Forge Dam
Tuesday 18th December, 2pm-4pm Trip to Millennium and Graves Galleries

Thursday 20th & 27th December &

3rd & 10th January, 7pm-11pm

Ice Skating
Sunday 23rd December, 2.45pm-4.25pm, Sheffield Cathedral Sheffield Cathedral Crib Service
Monday 24th December, 7pm A Carol Service at Sheffield Cathedral
Tuesday 25th December, 1pm, £5.00 Christmas Lunch
Friday 28th December, 2pm-4pm Western Park Museum
Saturday 29th December, 12pm-4pm Hathersage by Train
Monday 31st December, 1pm-3pm New Year's Eve visit to Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Tuesday 8th January, 10am-2pm Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield
Saturday 12th January, 5pm Celebration Meal

Christmas Worship

All over Sheffield, this Christmas, Christians will be celebrating this important festival. There will be many extra services in churches on Sunday 23 December and large celebrations on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 December in the morning. Information about churches in Sheffield is available on the Chaplaincy website. You will need to check with individual churches to find out when they are holding Christmas services.