Open day tours

Accommodation tours

Take our free accommodation shuttle bus to Endcliffe from beside the Information Commons on Favell Road, or from outside the Wave on Whitham Road. The last bus departs Favell Road at 4pm, and returns to campus at 5pm. We advise allowing one hour from stepping on the bus shuttle to stepping back off at campus.

Alternatively, you can walk to or from the accommodation using our online walking maps or free parking is available at Endcliffe in our Stanage car park S10 3AF.

After being welcomed by our staff at Endcliffe, you will be able to view an example of our en-suite, shared-bathroom and catered accommodation. Get your questions answered by our accommodation experts at The Edge Hub and visit all of the outstanding facilities at the site, including the Edge Bar, study spaces and piano room, located in our beautiful green student community. 

You will also have the option of taking a short walk to see neighbouring Ranmoor, where you will be able to view an example of our en-suite accommodation, plus all of the facilities at this site which include the free to use fitness suite, common room and piano room.

Information about our accommodation rent prices

Please note: our accommodation tours tend to be busiest between 12 and 2pm, where visitors may encounter a short wait for buses and/or small queues at Endcliffe.

We would encourage visitors to take an accommodation tour outside of these times, where possible.

Accommodation information points

Our accommodation team will be ready to answer all of your questions about our award-winning accommodation from the following locations:

• At the accommodation exhibition stand in the Octagon Centre
• At the accommodation information point outside the Wave

Campus tours 

Duration: 45 mins
10am to 4pm

Collect a wristband from the campus tours stand located outside the Octagon Centre for one of our walking campus tours, departing every 30 minutes. Our students will show you some of our iconic buildings and excellent teaching spaces.

Alternatively, explore campus at your own pace with a self-guided tour leaflet and online audio guide.

You can also join a tour led by a student ambassador who will have experience of accessing disability support at the University of Sheffield.  As well as the usual tour, they will share their experience of support and university life, and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions. Please let a member of staff know when you arrive at the campus tour desk if you would like to attend this specific tour. 

Please note that Sheffield is a hilly city, and the main campus tour covers approximately one mile. If you have any mobility or accessibility requirements, please inform us when you arrive for the tour

City tours: Campus ↔ Station

Duration: 25 mins
8:45am to 4pm

A one-way student-led walking tour of the city centre between the train station and the Information commons.

• 8:45am to 12:30pm - Tours depart every 15 minutes starting at the train station foyer and concluding at the Information commons. Last tour leaves at 12.30pm.
• 12:45 to 4pm - Tours depart every 15 minutes starting at the Information commons  and concluding at the train station. Last tour leaves at 4pm. 

Library tours

Duration: 15 mins
10am to 4pm

Meet our student ambassador tour guides at the reception of the Information Commons and Western Bank Library.

The Information Commons offers a comfy, inclusive study environment with bookable spaces, core reading books, and a Garden Room for relaxation.

Western Bank Library, a Grade II listed building, has 1.2 million texts, 730 study spaces, and serene views of Weston Park for a tranquil study experience.

Neighbourhood tours

Duration: 30 mins
9.30am to 4:45pm

A student-led walking tour between the concourse pick up point and the Edge at Endcliffe. 

This is an alternative to the shuttle bus and provides visitors with a tour of the Broomhill neighbourhood. 

Tours leave every 15 minutes in both directions. 

Departing from the campus tours tent outside the Octagon:

• First departure: 9.30am
• Last departure: 3.30pm

Departing from Endcliffe: 

• First departure: 10am
• Last departure:  4.45pm 

Sport and physical activity tours​​​

​​​​​Duration: 15 mins
10am to 4pm

Meet at the Sports Hall Foyer at Goodwin Sports Centre for a tour of the site’s impressive facilities, including synthetic 3G pitches, sports hall, studio spaces, squash courts and brand new Fitness Suite. Tours leave every 15 minutes.

Students’ Union tours​​​

​​​​​Duration: 15 mins
10am to 4pm

Departing from just inside the Students’ Union main entrance, learn why our SU is consistently voted the best in the country and how it makes the student experience at Sheffield exceptional.