Sheffield is unique. It is 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.
Located in the heart of the UK, Sheffield is one of England’s largest cities, with excellent road, rail and air networks. By train, we’re just 2 hours from London, 3.5 hours from Edinburgh and have direct rail links with Manchester Airport. Junction 33 of the M1 is just ten minutes away.
Not only is Sheffield the 4th biggest city in England but also the only UK city with a National Park within its boundary and as well as its reputation for steel and manufacturing it has also developed a reputation as the number one destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It is one of the UK’s most fascinating cities from a cultural perspective, with an array of museums, galleries and theatres, and hosts world renowned arts festivals, has the world famous Crucible Theatre, has produced many of the nation’s most celebrated musicians and is home to some truly inspiring architecture.
Sheffield is the heartbeat of UK manufacturing and remains home to many of the world’s most innovative engineering organisations. With both the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University strong in engineering, the Advanced Manufacturing Park being home to the AMRC and NAMRC and an unrivalled heritage in the steel industry, it is little wonder that Sheffield remains a vital player in the world of manufacturing and is the choice for global names like Boeing, Tata and Rolls-Royce, who benefit from the city’s credentials in advanced and modern manufacturing.
