CHOOSE South Yorkshire
Why Choose South Yorkshire?
South Yorkshire is a unique area, made up of Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham. The largest City in the county is Sheffield the original “Steel City”. Its influence can be felt globally and even though there are 17 others towns and villages called Sheffield scattered around the world “Made in Sheffield” only refers to products from the Sheffield with the accolade as England’s greenest City, on the doorstep of the Peak District and which has more trees per person than any other City in Europe.
Our Higher Education programme and accomodation is based in the wonderful city of Sheffield.


Tramlines Festival
Sheffield is the home to the Tramlines Festival an annual music festival. The festival was originally free to attend, but now requires tickets. The line-up consists of national and local artists.
In 2019, a total of 35,000 people attended, it was headlined by Two Door Cinema Club, the Courteeners and Nile Rodgers & Chic. Other acts included the Manic Street Preachers, Rag’n’Bone Man, Doves, Happy Mondays, Reverend and The Makers, Johnny Marr, Sleeper, Peter Hook and the light, Miles Kane, Circa Waves, Lewis Capaldi and Shame.

Sheffield bars and restaurants
The main nightlife is in the City of Sheffield, checking out the art galleries and worked up a sweat on your bike, you’ll probably ready to check out the city’s bars and restaurants. Whether you want a quiet, romantic meal, or a bottomless vegan brunch, Sheffield is a city that can please every palette. The beautiful Ecclesall Road is home to many bars, restaurants and clubs and a popular place for students and residents alike. The Sheffield Arena is host to many big acts from the music and comedy scenes and is a short drive from the city centre.The Sheffield Arena is host to many big acts from the music and comedy scenes and is a short drive from the city centre.