{"id":32,"date":"2019-06-10T14:38:12","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T14:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/gbc2020\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2019-10-01T10:34:16","modified_gmt":"2019-10-01T10:34:16","slug":"about-sheffield","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/gbc2021\/location\/about-sheffield\/","title":{"rendered":"About Sheffield"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sheffield is one of England\u2019s greenest cities with parts of the Peak District National Park<\/a> within its boundary. Celebrated country houses like Chatsworth<\/a>, Haddon Hall<\/a> and Hardwick Hall<\/a> reflect a long and proud history. It has more trees per person than any other city in Europe.<\/p>\n

It may be best known for steel and manufacturing<\/a>\u00a0 but it has a growing reputation as the number one destination for outdoor enthusiasts, from climbers<\/a> to cyclists<\/a>, walkers<\/a> to glider pilots<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Culturally there is an eclectic music scene with new bands emerging and Tramlines<\/a> festival every summer. Sheffield DocFest<\/a> hosts international films and world-renowned experts, and Off the Shelf<\/a> literary festival in October showcases literary talent with big names and emerging authors participating. The Crucible and Lyceum theatres<\/a> host touring plays as well as the World Snooker Championships.<\/p>\n

Little Kelham <\/a>and a Kelham Island offers sustainable housing and the\u00a0 buzz of a growing community. There are more micro-breweries<\/a> springing up than anywhere else in England as well as museums<\/a>, galleries and theatres.\u00a0 There’s everything from football <\/a>to ice hockey<\/a>, rugby<\/a> to swimming<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It is a city of great opportunity, no matter if you live here, work here or come along for the 2020 15th Global Branding conference at Sheffield Hallam University. We look forward to showing you around!<\/p>\n

For more about the city visit<\/strong><\/p>\n