Sheffield is a major city with a strong sense of community. Cultural centre on the edge of the national park of the Peak District. Sheffield is a special place, a city which leaves its mark. Its landscape, people and culture will influence you more than you could ever imagine. Sheffield also a creative city, a home of the largest group of artists and designers outside London.
Besides that, Sheffield is one of the safe cities in the UK. It has been awarded the Purple Flag for the safety of the city, making it one of the safest places in the country for a night out of seven years. Sheffield has lots of peaceful green spaces, parks and gardens right in the heart of the city centre. Students who come around the world will definitely fall in love with this place.
Sheffield is the fourth largest city in England, where creativity, cultural heritage as well as award-winning universities have been driven towards the rapid growth of the city. Sheffield is a city that is extremely affordable which known as one of the best value cities to live and study in the UK.
Without a doubt, the spending cost in Sheffield is really inexpensive compared to other cities in the UK. According to an official website of The University of Sheffield, it clearly stated that the living costs in Sheffield are 10% lower than the UK national average and 25% lower than London. Surely, you will definitely pay lesser to live in Sheffield especially when compare it to costs in the capital, which is more expensive to live in.
Let’s have a listen to these different opinions from two local citizens who lived in Sheffield about the living cost in the city.
A quick interview session with two local citizens about the living cost in Sheffield
Buckingham Palace is residence of the British royal family and one of the most emblematic places in London. Changing the Guard is one of the palace’s oldest traditions and a unique event that you shouldn’t miss while you visit London. This ceremony is a 45-minute spectacle that marks the handover when a new guard switches places with the old guard who are nearing the end of their shift. This ceremony becomes a part of the history and tradition of the Palace.
The Guard mounted at Buckingham Palace is called The Queen’s Guard and is split into two Detachments which are the Buckingham Palace Detachment who in charge of the Buckingham Palace and the St James Palace Detachment who in charge of St James’ Palace.
In this ceremony, the guard will be wearing their uniform of red tunics and bearskins and be accompanied by a Guards Band, which plays a range of traditional military marches, as well as songs from films and musicals and even famous pop songs.
The ceremony of changing the guard might have some differences on time and date, so kindly check here for the details. To avoid disappointment please check the calendar, to ensure the Changing of the Guard is scheduled to take place and the time the Guard will change. Let’s celebrate the British Royal tradition together.
“If you truly love nature, you will find Sheffield has many beautiful places to explore.”
Lara, 35
Sheffield is unique. It is known as the “Steel City” where it also claimed to be the greenest city in Europe. Sheffield is a city full of green spaces with more than 250 woodlands, gardens and public parks throughout the city. In Sheffield, you can explore a lot of amazing places and get closer to the beauty of nature. The combination of urban space and nature makes Sheffield perfect suitable for outdoor activities. Great places for a relaxing walk and also great for hiking as well as cycling. It is highly recommended to visit such beautiful natural attractions in Sheffield to escape city life. All of the nature parks, woodlands and gardens are free to visit!
Sheffield – Steel City Sheffield is known as the Steel City. In the 19th century it became internationally reputed for steel production, and during the Industrial Revolution, its population has risen.
Everyone is going to call you “love” It doesn’t matter what your age, gender or nationality. People around Sheffield call each other “love”. It’s a habit that never gone.
Fish cakes in Sheffield aren’t a fish cake Fish cake to anyone from Sheffield actually a fish sandwich. A piece of cod or haddock between two slices of potatoes, wrapped in batter and deep fried.
Sheffield is the greenest city in the world 61% of Sheffield is in green space, the third city lying in the Peak District National Park. There are more than 250 parks, woodlands and gardens in this city.
Sheffield F.C. – the oldest football team around the world Sheffield F.C. is the oldest running football team around the world. It established in 1857 and still on the go until today.
United Kingdom is made up of 4 constituent countries. England, Scottland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Many magnificent places are worth going to. In an afternoon, we get to interview one of our beloved lecturer, Mr Dean Naidoo about some attractions he would recommend. Mr Dean lived in London for quite some time and had been travelling around the UK and he had much experience waiting to share with us.
“You really have to get out and experience the diversity of culture in this country and I felt very sorry for people who don’t go out of their room and experience the beauty of the cultures here.”
Dean Naidoo, Principal Lecturer
Short interview w/ Mr Dean Naidoo about Cultures in the UK
Cornwall – England
If you are a sea person, I am sure you will appreciate Cornwall very well. Cornwall is located at South West of England and it’s surrounded by Celtic Sea. Aside from the stunning sea view and beautiful beaches, there are many more interesting places that worth travelling to Cornwall. Click here to see more interesting places in Cornwall.
Scottish Highlands – Scotland
The wild landscapes of Scottish Highlands are one of the last corners of Europe where you can discover genuine solitude. Scottish Highlands have been famed for their wild nature and majestic scenery. The landscape also offers perfect outdoor adventures for you.
London – England
As the capital of the United Kingdom, London is a great city and as Mr Dean mentioned, the city is so huge and is full of interesting places to visit. Therefore London is a city that can be revisited several times. You can check out our travel vlog and adventures of 4 days in London here
On the first weekend of each month, 92 Burton Road on Kelham Island becomes the place of the Peddler Night Market for a street food fest on Friday and Saturday. Peddler is serving wonderful street food from local vendors or well-known ones from further away. There’s also live music and private traders, as well as plenty of alcohol and non-alcohol choices for you to choose from. The choice of meals at Peddler is always huge! Most traders will provide vegetarian and/or vegan options, and there is often at least one sole dessert trader. You may also find vegetarian or vegan vendors in Peddler.
When you enter Peddler on the front, you will be welcomed by a variety of vendors as well as a bench space surrounded by a marquee on the right of you, where you can sit and eat. As you reach the warehouse, you will spot more vendors on the left of you, past the main bar, and line the back wall near the entrance to the back courtyard. Outside are further vendors as well as the usual suspects, The Depot Bakery in the opposite direction, the Nether Edge Pizza Company on the right at the rear, as well as The Gravel Pit serving plants and terrariums, and then the door to the Kelham Arcade.
Liverpool it’s a city of creative types, music lovers and culture addicts. Music is Liverpool’s lifeblood. It’s the heartbeat of the city. Music is at the very core of what unites Liverpool and makes it unique. Liverpool was declared as UNESCO City of Music in 2015. This music city is a lot more than its legacy. We have a thriving music scene in a city complete of musical talent expressed in its booming live scene and a variety of locations. Just look at the music festivals highlighting Liverpool’s international status and rich history of the port.
In this city, music education and talent development are important. If you want to study music or the music industry, Liverpool has more decisions than anywhere else in the world, with the three universities and the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) providing a wide variety of options.
Liverpool is a birthplace of a rock band, they are The Beatles. The Beatles formed in 1960 with members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. At the beginning of the 1960s, their popularity first emerged as “Beatlemania,” a term describing the intense fan frenzy directed at the British band. The phenomenon started in 1963 and continued with the breakup of the band in 1970.
They became popular in the United Kingdom after their first hit, “Love Me Do,” at the end of 1962. They obtained the surname “Fab Four” as Beatlemania developed in Britain in the previous year. By the beginning of 1964, they had become international stars, prompting the “British Invasion” of the United States pop market. After their break up in 1970, they each enjoyed a good musical career of variable duration. McCartney and Starr, the remaining members, remain involved musically. Lennon was shot and murdered in December 1980, and Harrison died in November 2001 of lung cancer.
Sheffield is a city filled with lovely historical buildings located in South Yorkshire. Sheffield has been recognised for its excellent cuisine, reflecting its multicultural population and culture. Therefore, if you find yourself in Sheffield and need somewhere to eat, here are the 5 must-visit restaurants in the town.
Wellies
Tamper
Street Food Chef
Howard
COSMO
Wellies
Wellies is a small food store located on the corner of Charles Street where focuses on freshly made and prepared food. Breakfasts are one of their most popular offerings as there is a good selection of sandwiches and treats with healthy portion size as well. Definitely worth a try!
Price: Budget
Tamper
Tamper is famous for its coffee in Sheffield where run by two New Zealanders with a passionate heart. It is definitely a great place to enjoy having coffee and breakfast catch up with family and friends. Great food, great coffee, great service. Visit Tamper to have your breakfast, brunch or lunch and you won’t be disappointed!
Price: Blowout
Street Food Chef
Street Food Chef a.k.a Mexican Canteen has the best tacos in Sheffield. It focuses on Mexican street food, everything in between the Mexican cuisine made accordingly to authentic recipes with locally sourced and fresh ingredients. Definitely, recommend for vegetarians and vegans as there are so many options to choose from the menu. This would be the best place for everyone to grab a quick bite in Sheffield.
Price: Mid-range
Howard
Howard in Sheffield serves great deals of food and drink for every customer. Their menu contains everyone’s favourites from the usual pub classics, to a range of awesome burgers with the option to go XL. So don’t be afraid to pop in for lunch or dinner any day of the week to have great deals from Howard!
Price: Mid-range
COSMO
COSMO Sheffield is a buffet restaurant situated in the heart of the city. At COSMO, there is a great selection of superb delicious cuisine from all over the world including Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Western and many more as there are over 150 of the world’s most loved dishes you can pick from. If you really can’t make a decision on what to eat, visit COSMO in Sheffield as it’s all cater for here.
The Peace Gardens is a beautiful peaceful place where it has known as an award-winning public space situated in the heart of the city, Sheffield. It is located along the Pinstone Street where nearby the Winter Garden and Millennium Gallery. The garden is beautifully decorated with fountains and water features.
There are four pairs of water fountains recognised as the Holbery Cascades could be found when passing by the four entrances of the Peace Gardens. It is quite interesting to know that the pouring water of the fountains represents the steel city of Sheffield.
It would be a great public area as there are plenty of seats provided for relaxing and also a place where suitable for having a lunch break and picnic as well. During the summer, you can see a lot of children running around in the fountains, having fun playing water with each other as the fountains are flat to the ground. There are also plenty of events will be held in the summer holidays.
The Peace Gardens would definitely be a great spot for everyone to visit especially on a hot summer’s day. Entry is free all year round so it’s definitely worth a visit as you don’t have to pay plus you can also get in touch with its interesting history and background.
“If you have the chance to come when the sun is out, you’ll find this place absolutely stunning in the heart of the city centre.”
D S L R 