Sheffield is the 4th largest city in britain & boasts a population of over 525,000. now, the city boasts boasts a booming economy & pretty low cost of living, so you will be able to live life to the full here.

Sheffield boasts loads of culture & entertainment, including fabulous theatres, museums & galleries. its england's greenest city, with 50 public parks. Crime statistics also indicate that it is one of the uks safest cities.

Sheffield is situated near Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham & the Peak District.

Sheffield achieved worldwide fame during the nineteeth century for its production of steel. in fact, most innovations in the steel work industry were developed in sheffield, including crucible (also the name of a theatre in the city) & stainless steel. however, world wide competition caused a decline in these popular local industries during the 1970s & eighties. at this time, the coal industry collapsed nearby, which caused massive unemployment & affected Sheffield's population.

In recent years, Sheffield's economy has revitalised &, because of its thriving music & movie scene, its become well-known as a cultural hub.

There's loads of stuff to do in Sheffield, including some fantastic museums and art galleries. One of the finest is the Millennium Galleries, which is close to the railway station. These galleries have permanent exhibitions based on the themes of art, nature and people. in addition to these, there's touring exhibitions such as a recent Vivienne Westwood retrospective.

On the other hand, you could try the Graves Gallery or Bishop's House.

With the meadowhall mall & an excellent high street, Sheffield is a exciting place for shoppers. in fact, you'll find everything from kooky independent stores to renowned names including New Look & zavvi.

If you'd rather explore the great outdoors, you'll be pleased to know that Sheffield boasts two million trees, nearly eighty parks & ten public gardens. These are the perfect place to unwind & enjoy a quiet picnic.

Sheffield is well-known for its shops, especially its nightclubs. in actual fact, the super night club Gatecrasher originated here. However, it has nightclubs that cater to other types of music too, including multitude rock clubs.

In addition to excellent nightclubs, Sheffield also has some great bars and fabulous live music venues, which means that it really caters to every taste.

Sheffield has excellent road links & can be easily reached from most massive british cities. in addition to this, the city is well-served by rail, with frequent trains running from Sheffield train station to a vast variety of destinations throughout great britain.

There's also an airport close by, Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The airport is found 18 miles from the city centre & is mainly served by cheaper airlines, including Thomsonfly.