Open day discounts
Visitors to our open days can take advantage of a range of hotel, travel and local business discounts as part of their trip to Sheffield. This page provides details of the offers we have available and how you can redeem them. Keep checking this page to see the latest discounts available.
Hotel discounts
Halifax Hall Hotel
Halifax Hall Hotel, a University hotel providing contemporary accommodation in a Victorian mansion setting with 38 en-suite bedrooms, and bar and restaurant facilities serving sustainable and locally sourced food and drink. Conveniently situated within the Endcliffe campus the hotel is perfectly located for visitors to the University, and our team pride themselves on offering exceptional comfort and friendly service.The hotel is only a few minutes away from some of Sheffield’s amazing parks and gardens and the bustling Ecclesall Road, with Sheffield city centre only a 30-minute walk, or a 10 minute taxi ride away too.
Get directions via Google Maps / Apple Maps
- View Halifax Hall Hotel offer
10% discount off the best available rate
Rates include full cooked and continental breakfast, wi-fi, parking and VAT
To book your stay please contact the Halifax Hall team by e-mail or telephone quoting OPENDAY10%. The booking code can also be used to book online.
Hampton by Hilton Sheffield
The Hampton by Hilton Sheffield is located on West Bar Green just an 8 minute walk to the city centre and a 12 minute walk to the University of Sheffield's Diamond Building.
All 142 modern style rooms (family rooms available) include flat screen televisions, walk-in showers, use of the fitness centre, Wi-Fi, and a hot breakfast.
Get directions via Google Maps / Apple Maps
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Hotel offer
15% Discount from Best Available Rate
To book visit www.hilton.com and enter your stay requirements for Sheffield.
In the Special Rates section enter corporate account code 0003490687.
Terms and conditions apply, rooms are subject to availability.
Should you require any support, please contact the hotel by email: reservations@hamptonsheffield.com
Leopold Hotel
Centrally located on Leopold Square amongst an array of upmarket bars and eateries, the historic Leopold Hotel offers a quirky yet luxurious place to meet and sleep.
Each of the hotel’s 89 en-suite bedrooms is uniquely furnished, offering every modern amenity for the discerning visitor.
Get directions via Google Maps / Apple Maps
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Hotel offer
10% discount from the Best Available Rate.
Bookable directly on the hotel’s own website www.leopoldhotel.co.uk.
Includes full buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi and VAT.
Available on a last room availability basis and for all room types.
Includes a late check-out of 12 noon.
Payable at the hotel upon arrival.
Cancellations to be made before 4pm on the day prior to arrival to avoid charges.
Enter code SHEFF10 in the promo code box on the hotel website when booking.
Mercure Sheffield St Paul’s Hotel and Spa
The 4-star Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa is perfectly located in the heart of Sheffield city centre. Its central location provides guests with-easy access to major transport links, including Sheffield railway station.
Get directions via Google Maps / Apple Maps
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Hotel offer
£90 Bed and Breakfast for a single occupancy standard room
£100 Bed and Breakfast for a double occupancy standard room15% discount of best available rate if the above are sold out.
Rates include full English breakfast, Wi-Fi, use of the leisure facilities and VAT.
Please email or call the hotel quoting “University of Sheffield”
Travel discounts
National Express
Travel offer
30% off National Express discount
You could travel to our open day for less with a 30% discount on return tickets to Sheffield from National Express.
The link below will direct you to the National Express website to book your travel, simply select your journey and the correct event date and your discount will be applied during checkout.
Supertram
Supertram is a fast and frequent service you can use to travel straight to the University of Sheffield campus - either via Sheffield Train Station or one of our dedicated Park & Ride sites.
Travel offer
Prospective students can get this discounted travel by presenting their University of Sheffield Open Day email confirmation to the conductor, and asking for a Zoom Beyond Single or return.
This offer is only available on the day of your open day visit.
Both cash and contactless card payments will be accepted.
For more information, please visit the Supertram website.
Cafes
Steam Yard
Located off Division Street, one of Sheffield’s most adored and liveliest streets, Steam Yard has a lovely, relaxed atmosphere with great outdoor seating in their outdoor courtyard. It is widely regarded as one of the best coffee spots in the city centre, thanks to the high quality of their coffees, baked goods, buns and bakes.
Address: Unit 1-2, Aberdeen Court, 97 Division Street, Sheffield S1 4GE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steamyard/
- View Steam Yard offer
10% off drinks and food.
This offer is only available on the day of your open day visit and can be redeemed by showing your event booking confirmation email at the time of placing your order.
Chapter One Coffee
Sheffield’s favourite spot for great coffee, fresh food and a warm welcome. We have a passion for quality local tea and coffee, and food that makes you say wow, which has blossomed from a beloved horse box in Weston Park to a cosy coffee shop here in Commonside. We’re a truly independent, family run business and pride ourselves on supporting other Sheffield businesses. Smith Street Coffee and Birdhouse Tea Co. provide our drinks, 4eyes Patisserie and Little Town Pantry cater for our baked goods and breads, and Moss Valley and Our Cow Molly take care of our delicious meat and dairy- all to a soundtrack of Sheffield music old and new.
Address: 95-97 Barber Road, Sheffield S10 1EB
Instagram: @chapteronesheffield
Facebook: @chapteronesheffield
X: @chapteronesheff
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Offer
10% off the bill for open day prospective students and their parents/supporters
Hygge
Hygge is a place where you can take off your shoes, put your feet up, and feel right at home. A place where everyone is welcome. It's a true taste of Denmark in the heart of Sheffield city centre.
Address:
14 Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, S1 2AZ
32 Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 4QZ
Website: https://www.hyggecafes.com/
- View Hygge offer
10% off drinks and food.
This offer is only available on the day of your open day visit and can be redeemed by showing your event booking confirmation email at the time of placing your order.
Builder’s Brew Cafe
Imagine a cafe where you get to play with LEGO® while you enjoy a drink and a bite to eat…that's the Builder's Brew Cafe.
They have literally hundreds of sets to choose from, and with their own on-site cafe, it's the perfect place to unwind after a busy day exploring the city centre.
Address: 2-3 E Parade, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2ET
Website: https://buildersbrewcafe.com/
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10% off online table bookings on the day of your visit when using the code OPENDAY.
This offer is only available on the day of your open day visit and can be redeemed by showing your event booking confirmation email at the time of placing your order.
Restaurants and bars
Sheffield Plate
Sheffield Plate is the ultimate street food dining experience in Sheffield City Centre.
Sheffield Plate offers flavours from around the world including Sri Lankan, Thai, Korean/Japanese, Greek, Latin American and American street food.
Address: 31-33 Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2FB
Website: https://orchardsquare.co.uk/sheffield-plate/
- View Sheffield Plate offer
10% off food and drinks.
This offer is only available on the day of your open day visit and can be redeemed by showing your event booking confirmation email at the time of placing your order.
Nam Song
Nam Song is the big orange place with all the lanterns that you can't miss on Broomhill high street. We're a Vietnamese inspired coffee shop and cafe which in the day is ideal for sitting in and doing some work or grabbing some lunch with friends and enjoying the drip drip drip of one of our Phin Filter Coffees with Condensed Milk. In the evening the lanterns dim and we turn into a unique restaurant serving up noodles, curries and cocktails. The main question though is do you want to sit on traditional tables and chairs or do you fancy trying our famous floor cushioned seating area?
Address: 215 - 219 Fulwood Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, S10 3BA
Website: https://www.namsong.co.uk/
Instagram: @wearenamsong
TikTok: @wearenamsong
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Offer
10% discount for anyone attending the Open Days.
This offer will be available all day Friday, Saturday & Sunday of the Open Day weekend.
Prospective students will be required to show their University of Sheffield Open Day QR Code in order to redeem.This offer is not applicable to in-store deals where items are already discounted (for example, 2 for £16 cocktails) and can't be used in conjunction with any other discounts.
Bookings can be made via our online booking system on our website.
Unit
Unit, founded in 2016, began as a creative independent restaurant in Sheffield, catering to families and students. Known for its irresistible food and funky vibe, Unit has grown into a trailblazer in the fast-casual dining scene. With innovative store designs, a relaxed approach to service, and a menu full of comfort food favourites, Unit has redefined what it means to dine out. We’re proud to offer something for everyone, catering to halal, vegan, and gluten-free diets, ensuring inclusivity and delicious options for all.
Address: 88 Headford Street, Sheffield, S3 7WB
Website: unitfood.co
Instagram: @unit_sheffield/
TikTok:@unitsheffield
- View Unit offer
A free milkshake or WISL drink with any main meal (for the open day prospective student and their guests), available for the open day weekend (Fri-Sun).
Show the Unit logo on this offers page to claim.
Pho
Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant with loads of vegan and gluten free options. They specialise in pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup, and also serve delicious curries, rice dishes, wok-fried noodles and healthy salads, too. Over a third of their menu is vegan, and nearly all of it is gluten-free, so they are a great destination for people who follow those particular diets.
Address: 6 Leopold Square, Sheffield, S1 2JG
Website: https://www.phocafe.co.uk/locations/sheffield/
- View Pho offer
25% off food when choosing to dine at Pho in Leopold Square.
This offer is only available on the day of your open day visit and can be redeemed by showing your event booking confirmation email at the time of placing your order.
Cinemas and entertainment
Curzon Sheffield
A conversion of a 19th-century bank – whose original vaults remain in place beneath the cinema – Curzon Sheffield’s characterful, Grade-II listed building reflects the venue’s lively atmosphere.
The cinema has three screens, each with playful, multicoloured seating. There's also an inviting rooftop terrace which provides a tranquil hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.
Address: 16 George Street, Sheffield, S1 2PF
- View Curzon Sheffield offer
10% off drinks.
This offer is only available on the day of your open day visit and can be redeemed by showing your event booking confirmation email at the time of placing your order.
Free under 25 membership scheme
Membership provides access to £9 peak and £6 off peak cinema tickets. Also includes discounts on food and drink in Curzon cinemas and discounts on Curzon Home Cinema rentals, plus a free ‘Welcome’ film on Curzon Home Cinema on sign up.
Patriot Games
Since first opening as Patriot Comics in 1994, Patriot Games have evolved from a market stall in Sheffield's iconic Castle Market to a dedicated gaming centre on Mary Street in Sheffield city centre.
Their mission? To enrich the lives of everyone through gaming, providing fun, friendly, safe spaces where games are played together. Patriot Games is located on Mary Street, a short walk from Decathlon on Eyre Street.
Address: 97 Mary Street, Sheffield, S1 4RT
Website: https://patriotgames.uk/
- View Patriot Games offer
10% off.
Coffee and a cake for £6 at the Secret Cake Cafe inside Patriot Games.
Please note: extras are additional e.g. syrups, large size drinks etc.
Tenpin
Are you looking for things to do in Sheffield City Centre? You'll love our bowling in Sheffield with 21 lanes lit by dynamic lighting displays so get ready to unleash your skills. There is far more to Tenpin than just our Sheffield bowling. Prepare for an unforgettable day or night out in Sheffield with Tenpin’s fun-filled entertainment options. Take your pick from our brand new Prison Putt interactive golf experience, private karaoke rooms, a laser tag arena, and escape rooms by Houdini’s. There’s something for everyone!
Address: 1-13 Angel St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S3 8LN
Website: https://www.tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/sheffield/
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Student Tariff Off Peak Sun 6pm – Friday 6pm Peak Friday 6pm – Sunday 6pm Bowling 1 Game £3.25 £6.00 Bowling 2 Games £6.50 £12.00 Bowling 3 Games £9.75 Normal Tariff Laser Tag – 30 mins £2.75 Normal Tariff Laser Tag – 60 mins £4.50 Normal Tariff Prison Putt Golf 1 Game £5.00 Normal Tariff Redeemable online or on site with a valid proof of student ID – UniDays/Student Beans/College & Uni IDs. Redeemable on site by showing your open day booking QR code.