COMING TO AN EVENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
BY CAR
Parking on campus is limited, so if you plan to drive to the University please arrange parking with your hosts in advance. This helps us ensure you find a convenient location.
We recommend that, unless you know the city well, when travelling from the north, east and south you should approach Sheffield by the M1 (and M18 if necessary). From the west, use the M60 and A628 Woodhead Pass, following the signs for Sheffield.
Make sure that you have downloaded the latest map updates for your satellite navigation system before you travel.
If in doubt, follow the road signs labelled 'University of Sheffield'. The postcode for the main University building on Western Bank, Firth Court, is S10 2TN.
PARK AND RIDE
You may find that Park and Ride is the most convenient way to get to the University if you are arriving in Sheffield by car. The University is well served by trams connected to park and ride facilities at the Meadowhall Interchange and Nunnery Square (off the A630/A57/A61 Parkway).
From the south and east (via M1 and M18, Sheffield Parkway)
Approach Sheffield on the M1 and leave the motorway at junction 33, following the city centre signs along the dual carriageway A630/A57/A61 Parkway.
Shortly after entering the 40mph zone, turn right onto the Ring Road at junction 1 - Cutler's Gate. Continue along the Ring Road following signs for'University of Sheffield', 'Barnsley A61' and later 'Glossop A57', through junctions 10, 9, 8 and 7. At junction 7 - Shalesmoor - turn left and continue uphill along the Ring Road, still following signs for 'University of Sheffield' and 'Glossop A57'.
Continue along Netherthorpe Road to the next roundabout - junction 6 - University Square. Take the first exit for departments in the Broad Lane and Mappin Street areas, and the third exit for the main Western Bank part of the campus.
From the north (via M1 and A61)
Leave the M1 at junction 36 - signed 'Sheffield (North) A61'. At the roundabout take the third exit and follow signs for 'Sheffield (North) A61' and later 'City Centre A61' for 9 miles, passing through Grenoside and Hillsborough.
At the Ring Road roundabout - junction 7 Shalesmoor - turn right onto the Ring Road following signs for 'University of Sheffield' and 'Glossop A57'. Continue uphill along Netherthorpe Road to the next roundabout - junction 6 University Square.
Take the first exit for departments in the Broad Lane and Mappin Street areas, and the third exit for the Western Bank campus.
From the west and Manchester (via M60, M67, A628 Woodhead Pass, A616 and A61)
Leave the M60 (east) at junction 24 - signed 'Sheffield'. Continue following the 'Sheffield' signs along the M67 and the A628 Woodhead Pass.
Join the A616 and follow signs for 'M1' and 'Sheffield A616' for 10 miles. At the roundabout, follow signs for 'Sheffield (North) A61' and later 'City Centre A61' for seven miles, passing through Grenoside and Hillsborough. At the Ring Road roundabout - junction 7 Shalesmoor - turn right onto the Ring Road, following signs for 'University of Sheffield' and 'Glossop A57'.
Continue along Netherthorpe Road to the next roundabout - junction 6 - University Square.
Take the first exit for departments in the Broad Lane and Mappin Street areas, and the third exit for the main Western Bank part of the campus.