Alex Wright May 22nd, 2018
Sheffield is one of the UK’s most popular University cities. Students enjoy a city packed with things to explore. Whilst you are studying in Sheffield here are five things you have to do!
Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Why not head just 20 minutes out of town to the Peak District. The stunning national park is famed for its amazing countryside walks and cycle trails. It can be the perfect break from the stresses of University life. You can get there via bus or train; so be sure to check it out as you won’t be disappointed.
Tramlines is one of the highlights of the UK festival season, it continues to grow and shows no sign of stopping. Celebrating its 10th birthday in 2018 they have their biggest line up to date, spread across 3 days in Hillsborough Park. The line-up consists of national and local artists. Previous headliners include Public Enemy, Basement Jaxx and The Libertines. Tickets can be found from as cheap as £59 and the event is hugely popular with Sheffield’s student community so act fast to avoid to dissapointment.
Most Universities host a varsity event, but very few universities have as fierce a rivalry as the Uni of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam. Each year they battle it out for the bragging rights of the city. The universities compete in huge venues including Hillsborough and Sheffield Arena. Currently the University of Sheffield are reigning champions for the 6th year in a row. Something that Hallam students will be looking to put right next year. Although fiercely competitive the atmosphere around varsity remains fun and perfect for a night out with your flat mates.
Broomhill is a vibrant hub of Sheffield’s student community. So it is no surprise that you can grab a bargain around here. The area is packed with charity and vintage shops, with prices at a fraction of that of shops in the city centre and Meadowhall. So when you receive the text from student finance be sure to visit Broomhill.
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