Sheffield is England's fourth largest city and unique in that it is built on seven hills and five river valleys. Part of the Peak District National Park lies within the city’s boundary. It also offers a lively and culturally rich urban area with a proud industrial heritage, a wide variety of entertainments, two universities, exciting nightlife and a great range of sporting and other activities to entertain the visitor.

The city is changing rapidly. With massive investment in regeneration programmes and close attention to quality urban design it has been transformed into a cosmopolitan and vibrant place to live, work and study. Within the heart of the city centre the completion of the Peace Gardens, Millennium Galleries and Winter Gardens has created a strong sense of place and high quality spaces which should be at the top of any visitor itinerary.

The areas bordering the vibrant city centre offer many exciting opportunities for eating, drinking and shopping, and one of Sheffield's best-loved assets is the beauty and richness of its open spaces.

Sheffield Hallam University is one of Britain’s most progressive and innovative universities, having 28,000 students attending. Sheffield Hallam University offers a range of superb modern conference facilities that is unique and stylish, situated in the heart of Sheffield.

The University is ideally located for all methods of logistics, two minutes from the train station, with close links to the M1 and car parking available in near–by car parks.

For more information about Sheffield Hallam University, please visit www.shu.ac.uk/services/marketing/visit/cityplan

Or alternatively please visit www.sheffieldtourism.co.uk for further information on Sheffield’s attractions.