I actually never expected Sheffield to be what it is! I moved here as a student, expecting a small town, classes and assignments with part-time work, dull and boring lifestyle with a few night-outs here and there. However, Sheffield surprised me! I never expected it to be a character in my own story.
Speaking about the city itself, Sheffield is quite charming, with its people being the friendliest I’ve ever came across. it has a sense of community, and whether your in a local pub or strolling through the city centre, the warmth can be felt in some way or the other. Sheffield has quite a cafe culture with various independent shops as well as the student hotspots. My personal favourite here was “200 degrees” near the Division Street. Its pubs can be called as institutions in all honestly as some of them like The Leadmill are running for 40+ years. So if you’re looking for a cosy corner to sip your black americano in peace, or if you’re in a mood for a fun-on bar crawl, Sheffield won’t disappoint you.
Talking about culture, I must say Sheffield punches above its weight. If you’re a theatre enthusiast, you have places like The Crucible, whereas if you’re an are an art or film lover, it has something for you too. Sheffield is a perfect blend of process and tradition living hand in hand.
My favourite part of moving here was its closeness to nature. It has places like Norfolk park and Weston Park at walking distance. Also, a £2 bus ticket will take you to various places in the Peak District where you can go on forest trails, or hikes. My favourite one there was the hike of Mam Tor. It does feel like an achievement after you reach at the top because it is the highest peak in the Peak District.
Something different about Sheffield as compared to the other places that I’ve visited is that, I’ve just visited the other places, whereas, I’ve lived in Sheffield for almost 3 years now. and its not just a place where I’ve lived but also grown, as this place has also grown on me, where I made some great friends, discovered my passion in life.
So if you ever find yourself in the proximity of Sheffield, I would say that please give it a try. It’s not loud and flashy, but I believe its charm makes you fall in love with it!
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