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Sheffield, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Skyline_view_of_Velocity_Tower_from_the_south.jpgAuthor: Lewisskinner
Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire, England. It is located at the confluence of five rivers. With an urban population of 640,000, Sheffield is one of the bigger cities in the United Kingdom. The city is noted around the country as the centre for steel production. it was through the manufacturing of steel products that helped Sheffield to expand rapidly during the 19th century.
The turn of the new millennium has brought a number of new public projects to the city centre of Sheffield. The Millennium Galleries was opened here in 2001, followed by the Winter Gardens in 2003 and Millennium Square in 2006. The Sheffield railway station was also renovated, and a new square with sculptures using Sheffield steel was opened.
Winter Garden, Sheffield: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sheffield_Winter_Garden1.jpgAuthor: Wedesoft
Going to Sheffield
Visitors by flight arrived at the Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), one of the newest airports in the United Kingdom. The Airport Arrow bus provides the transportation between the airport and the city. Budget travelers can take a number of low cost carriers to Sheffied including Ryanair, Wizzair, FlyBe, FlyGlobespan and Thomas Cook.By Train: You can take the East Midlands Trains from London St Pancras station to Sheffield. By Bus: National Express and MegaBus both have bus services to Sheffield. The Sheffield bus interchange is just a short walking distance from its railway station.
Sheffield Town Hall and Peace Garden: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PeaceGdnsSheffd.jpgAuthor: Chemical Engineer
Going around Sheffield
The city centre of Sheffield can be easily explored on foot. The city has in the last decade has become more friendly to pedestrian traffic, with city centre map and good signages. To cover longer distances, there are three tram lines that connect various places within the city. A single ticket costs from £1.40. You should consider getting the Dayrider ticket, which costs £3.00 and allows you unlimited use of the trams and Stagecoach buses for the whole day. The Megarider ticket costing £12.00 does the same thing for a whole week.Places of Interest in Sheffield
- Kelham Island Museum: Museum showcasing the industrial and social history of Sheffield. The highlight of the museum is a 3-cylinder rolling mill engine.
- Millennium Galleries: Galleries of crafts and designs from the 19th century to present day.
- Norfolk Heritage Trail: A 2 ¾ mile train from Manor Lodge to the Sheffield Cathedral linking many of the historical buildings in the city.
- Peace Gardens: Gardens with fountains and turf.
- Sheffield Botanical Gardens: A Victorian garden with conservatories designed by the architect of the Crystal Palace.
- Tudor Square: Public square at the eart of Sheffield close to many of its cultural attractions and theatres.
- Winter Garden: Glass and timber temperate conservatory housing exotic plants and palm trees.
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