Overview:
Sheffield is the only city built on seven hills and also located near the confluence of five rivers. The city gained prominence in the past as a major steel making industry and also reputable for snooker. Today however, it has transformed into a truly metropolitan area with a thriving student population and a strong economy that provides numerous delights at bargain prices. For people enthusiastic about natural vegetation, there’s hardly a comparable hen do to a Sheffield Hen Weekend and your group can benefit from this.

Getting Around:
The city centre is largely pedestrianized due to the untiring efforts of the city council at ensuring that visitors can enjoy easy access to locations within and outside the city. Thus, most of the places that you will visit can actually be accessed on foot while taking in the sights of the city with the other members of your hen party crew. For times when you are not in the mood for a hike however, there are several tram lines to convey your group to and from the city centre. Furthermore, buses are also available within intervals of ten to twenty minutes. You can purchase day passes at affordable rates due to the healthy competition amongst the several operators.

Must See/Must Do:
• A trip to the Sheffield Walk of Fame which pays tribute to past and present residents including Gordon Banks (soccer legend), Helen Sharman (the first British astronaut), and Michael Palin.
• Participate in a Sheffield Hen Weekend with a visit to the unofficial Chinese segment of town for a variety of sumptuous ethnic delicacies.
• Sit down for a cup of coffee with your group at the popular Winter Garden; you can also hold a picnic here.
• Visit the Millennium Gallery to view the numerous collections including a historic collection of metal works.
• Take a hike through any of the 83 parks available within the city.
• Visit the largest cinema complex in the UK, the Valley Centretainment, for the best of cinema entertainment for your Sheffield Hen Party.

History and Culture:
Sheffield gained prominence for its steel making prowess and whilst it is no longer regarded as a steel town, steel works from the city are still highly regarded. A lot of developments have taken place however to bestow a cosmopolitan mien on the city today. The developments have also provided a strong economy. A large percentage of the population is constituted by students and your group will find several attractions to make your hen party a memorable one. By the way, the city has produced several musicians including Jarvis Cocker and Def Leppard

Shopping:
There are several options for shopaholics on a hen weekend. The Castle indoor market, the Moor, Fargate and High Street all provide numerous stores for eclectic and bargain shopping. For people interested in classy stores and cafes, Devonshire Quarter provides an excellent solution. Some other stores are located outside the city (Meadowhall and Ecclesall Road for instance) and they all contribute to an excellent shopping experience.

Nightlife:
There are a lot of pubs and bars in the city especially on West Street. One pub you’ll want to visit is the oldest one in the city, the Old Queen’s Head, next to the interchange. Other locations for an exciting nigh time fun include: the Common Room, Corporation, Plug and Vodka Revolution for dirty rock, club music and other attractions.

Food & Drink:
Dining on your Sheffield Hen Weekend is fairly cheap due to the large student with several options available. Some of them include Cubana (known for Latin food), Polonium (polish), UK Mama (African), Las Iguana (South American) and the British Curry Awards winner, Aagrah, (Indian delicacies).