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Sheffield International Venues
Sheffield International Venues Ltd (SIV) has grown rapidly over the past 10 years to become one of the largest sport, leisure and entertainment companies in Europe.
www.sivltd.com
Yorkshire South
Do you have a yearning to explore somewhere truly different? Somewhere vibrant and packed with world class shopping, cultural must-sees, electric nightlife and jaw-dropping countryside? Well you’ll find it right here in Yorkshire South. Whatever your idea of the perfect break, Yorkshire South fits the bill.
For more information on what to do and see across the region visit www.yorkshiresouth.com
Yorkshire South Tourism is a private public partnership established to provide strategic direction, co-ordination and drive to tourism issues in South Yorkshire.
www.yorkshiresouth.com
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital Neurocare Brainwave Appeal
The Rutland Hotel supports this registered charity based in Sheffield. Neurocare fund equipment for patients with head injury, brain tumours, strokes and cancers of the nervous system. They also buy specialist items for patients with neurological illness such as Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease. They support and encourage research and help fund training for carers.
They invest in the latest technology so that Sheffield is at the forefront in providing the highest standards of patient care and will continue to be a centre of excellence in this field.
www.neurocare.org.uk
Botanical Gardens
Sheffield Botanical Gardens cover 19 acres and were first opened in 1836. Originally designed by Robert Marnoc in the Gardenesque style, the site now has fifteen different garden areas featuring collections of plants from all over the world, including Mediterranean, Asian, American prairie-style, woodland and rock-and-water plantings.
www.sbg.org.uk
Chatsworth House
Set in the heart of the Peak District National Park, Chatsworth is one of the Treasure Houses of England. Home of the Dukes of Devonshire, the Cavendish Family, Built by Bess of Hardwick. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned here. The greatest house of the region and set in a large park.
www.chatsworth.org
Crown Hotel, Bawtry
The Rutland’s 4-star sister hotel situated in the picturesque town of Bawtry, Doncaster. Step into the Crown and you will immediately discover a chic, idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
This highly contemporary and creative environment is the perfect setting for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
www.crownhotel-bawtry.com
Crucible Theatre
The Crucible Theatre, often referred to as the National Theatre of the north, opened in 1971 and along with the Crucible Studio and Lyceum forms part of the largest theatre complex outside of London. Sheffield Theatres’ premier new plays every year and the Crucible has also become famous for hosting the annual World Snooker Championships.
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Cutlers Hall
The Cutlers’ Hall- A most magnificent location. Built in 1832 the Cutlers’ Hall is a shining example of Victorian architecture. The finest Livery Hall in the north of England and the home of The Company of Cutlers’ in Hallamshire. The grade 11 listed building is the most prestigious venue in Sheffield, offering you unequalled style, service and eleganc, combine this with superb cuisine and fine wines from the exclusive caterers Sodexho Prestige and you have a venue second to non!
Located in the heart of the City, you enter a world of charm and real luxury. Your first glimpse of the main staircase will be truly memorable as you view the enormous chandeliers and beautiful wood panelling. We have a spectacular display of richly decorated rooms, creating a very relaxing and impressive atmosphere for every type of meeting or function.
www.cutlers-hall-sheffield.co.uk
Don Valley Stadium
Don Valley Stadium is one of the UK's leading international Athletics Stadiums and regularly plays host to major athletic/sporting events, pop concerts and even TV shows! We also own and operate the regions finest open air showground - Don Valley Bowl and Woodbourn Road Stadium, a perfect training ground with world class facilities for both sports clubs and schools.
At Don Valley Stadium, you can benefit from Fitness Unlimited, the biggest health and fitness membership scheme in the city, offering unbeatable value. From as little as £22.99 per month, you can enjoy a wide range of activities across four of SIV’s quality leisure venues.
Don Valley’s excellent facilities include:
- IAAF certified 8 lanes all weather track with 10 Sprint Lanes
- 8 lane (85m) indoor track for sprinting/hurdles including 2 long jump pits
- Fully equipped CV fitness gym
- Free weights area
- Personalised training programme
- Sauna & Sunbeds
- Runltd – Coached running session
- Ladies only fitness classes
- FREE car parking
www.donvalleystadium.co.uk
Doncaster Dome
One of Britain's largest sports and leisure complex under one roof! With over 1 million visitors every year and 52 different activities to take part in, The Dome is now one of the UK's top 5 Sports and Leisure attractions.
The Dome offers a whole host of Corporate Services. Whether your looking to host a conference, stage a large scale performance, or have a dinner party and require some extra catering equipment, we have the resources to help you succeed
www.the-dome.co.uk
Doncaster Racecourse
Doncaster Racecourse’s heritage is synonymous with the world’s oldest classic race the St Leger and the opening and closing of the British flat season.
Now, after a £32 million redevelopment, it has been dramatically transformed into a world-class venue and the most prestigious business and leisure venue in the Yorkshire region.
At the heart of the development is a stunning new five-storey grandstand, exhibition and conference centre, which offers purpose built, state-of-the-art facilities. The trackside complex offers an extremely versatile and flexible area with 6,000 sq m of event space, supported by ample free parking for up to 3,000 vehicles.
As well as the stunning new grandstand facilities, there is also a 30-bedroom lodge, offering quality, budget-style accommodation, available for the exclusive use of event organisers and exhibitors.
Phase two of the development includes a luxury four-star, 123 bedroom hotel, which will offer spacious and contemporary-styled guestrooms, as well as an extensive bar, lounge and restaurant area with a fitness suite, gym and a variety of treatment rooms.
www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
English Institute of Sport
The English Institute of Sport is at the forefront of the quiet revolution that will change the face of sport in this country. It is a nationwide network of world class support services, designed to foster the talents of our elite athletes.
Services are offered from nine regional multi-sport hub sites and an evolving network of satellite centres.
High Performance training venues are the platform for success but the EIS is more than mere bricks and mortar. It is about winning hearts and minds. Led by Steve Cram, the former world mile record holder and Olympic medallist, it is a dynamic, pro-active organisation dedicated to realising the potential of the modern competitor.
The strategy and ethos of the EIS is set by its national team. The services are delivered by a co-ordinated network of regional teams which feature complementary skills and experience.
The range of services supplied by the EIS spans sports science and sports medicine. Support includes applied physiology, biomechanics, medical consultation, medical screening, nutritional advice, performance analysis, psychology, podiatry, strength and conditioning coaching, sports massage and sports vision. The Performance Lifestyle programme provides supplementary career and education advice.
The quality of the delivery is assured by the close relationship the EIS is developing with national governing bodies, performance directors, coaches, and the athletes themselves. Almost 2,000 competitors are currently in the EIS system.
Funded by the UK Sport Lottery fund, the EIS operates under the directorship of Wilma Shakespear, a pivotal figure in the development of the Australian Institute system. Her team includes nine EIS regional managers, chosen for their depth of knowledge of the system. All embody the EIS ethos - making the best better.
www.eis2win.co.uk
Greens Health & Fitness
Greens are one of the UK’s leading health and fitness groups offering superb leisure facilities, from fully-equipped gym to pool and spa facilities, but also on hand are a friendly team of experts who’ll work with you to devise a convenient and comfortable way to achieve your personal health & fitness goals.
www.greensonline.co.uk
Hospitality Sheffield
Hospitality Sheffield represents the hospitality industry in Sheffield. The association, chaired by the Holiday Inn Royal Victoria’s co-owner Hermann Beck, includes hotels, venues, museums and galleries, theatres, sporting venues, Sheffield Tourism and the city’s two universities and college.
Hospitality Sheffield aims to make more people aware of what successful tourism can bring and the social and economic impact it can have, which is paramount to the city’s future development. We want to achieve business success by harnessing all aspects of hospitality to make Sheffield the destination of choice.
www.creativesheffield.co.uk/visitsheffield/news/hospitalitysheffield
Ice Sheffield
Ice Sheffield opened its doors to the public in May 2003. Sport England funded this £15.7 million major development, a joint project between Sheffield International Venues, Sheffield City Trust, Sheffield City Council and Governing Bodies.
This state of the art venue is the regions premier twin padded ice rink and has already hosted a wide range of prestigious events including the British Adult Ice Dance Championships and the British Ice Figure and Dance Championships in 2003 and 2005. Ice Sheffield has played host to a number of dry events including the National Judo Championships and the venue has also featured on the high profile Channel 4 series ‘The Games’ for three consecutive years!
Ice Sheffield is totally committed to catering for the interests and aspirations of the whole community - offering recreational skating, learn to skate sessions, children's birthday parties and ice disco sessions... all running hand in hand with the elite performances and ice sports development. Bridging the gap between the fun skater and those in pursuit of excellence, Ice Sheffield offers a mixed programme of activities. The facilities include:
- Two Olympic Sized Ice Rinks
- Recreational Skating for all ages and abilities
- Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Ice Hockey Courses
- Core bar and restaurant– Sit back and chill out in these relaxing surroundings
- Cool Fuel Burger Bar - recharge your batteries and grab a quick bite at the rink side burger bar
- 3 Conference Rooms - great for meetings, exhibitions and conferences
- Ice Hockey Matches
- Gym and Dance Studio (not for public use)
- Birthday Parties
- Fun School Holiday programme
Ice Sheffield welcomes people of all ages and abilities, providing access for young, old, new and established skaters and people with disabilities…
www.icesheffield.com
Magna
Magna Science Adventure Centre
Power your imagination at Magna, the UK's first Science Adventure Centre. Housed in the former Templeborough Steelworks in Rotherham
Inside you can explore the four elements of earth, air, fire and water and have fun firing giant water canons, launching rockets, boarding an airship, spinning in a gyroscopic chair and working real JCB’s. Experience two spectacular shows, the Big Melt a spectacular sound and light show and step into the personal world of the families of steel in the UK’s biggest multimedia show The Face of Steel.
Step into the shoes of South Yorkshire’s steel workers at work and play in a new exhibition ‘Living Steel’, where you can hear the stories from the storymakers themselves.
Outside discover Sci-Tek, Europe’s largest hi-tek science and technology playground which provides children with the opportunity to combine learning with play. Spray, squirt, mist and drench in Aqua-Tek the UK’s largest outdoor, interactive, water play area. Visitors are able to follow the water treatment process…make it safe to drink, treat the waste water, then send it back to the river; trace the colourful floor graphics to discover the reservoirs, filtration and disinfectant points; and interact at the role-play areas around the exhibition. Youngsters will also be able to play the part of particles or micro-organisms which follow a clear route to complete their ‘treatment’ or cleansing journey.
Magna (Corporate venue)
Awarded gold for business tourism at the Enjoy England Awards in 2006, Magna is now officially the best events venue in the UK and with a newly opened £2.7 million corporate, the centre now has even more possibilities when it comes to what event organisers can achieve.
Magna’s corporate team is highly experienced and committed to providing organisers with an event that has a distinctive theme, style and atmosphere. The former Templeborough steelworks already hosts a series of unique spaces including the Big Hall and Magna Arena, a giant blank canvas that has dedicated kitchen and service facilities and can be transformed into just about anything, including conferences for 2500, dinners for a 1000 guests and concerts for 3500 people. Magna also houses a multi-story, multi-media space in the Face of Steel, which accommodates multiple video screens, wall to wall speakers and elevated walk ways. Other areas also include the pavilions Earth, Air, Fire and Water, which can also be hired for private functions; as well as smaller meeting rooms ideal for training sessions and seminars.
The new development includes a new 600sqm event space in the Red Hall; a new glass fronted 150 seater restaurant with a terrace area ideal for dinners, events and exhibitions, with amazing views over the rest of Magna which can also be used in conjunction with the Big Hall as a welcoming area or VIP lounge; seven new flexible conference rooms for smaller meetings and presentations, that range in size from theatre style for 125 people, cabaret style for 70 and boardroom style for 40; a new glazed walkway leading to the Big Hall; new in-house catering for all events; and new service facilities for the Big Hall and Magna arena.
www.visitmagna.co.uk
Meadowhall Shopping Centre
With a choice of over 270 stores under one roof, Meadowhall, on the outskirts of Sheffield, is one of the UK’s leading shopping and leisure destinations.
Its wide selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure attractions including an 11-screen cinema complex, attracts millions of visitors ever year.
www.meadowhall.co.uk
Millennium Galleries
The Millennium Galleries is an outstanding venue for the visual arts, craft and design, right in the heart of Sheffield. Both elegant and innovative, the gallery breaks with the traditional institutional image of an art gallery and is a welcoming and vibrant place to be for pleasure, education and business.
With four individual galleries under one roof, there are all sorts of wonderful things to see and enjoy. Be inspired by treasures from the past, admire masterpieces from Britain's national collections and discover new creations by artists and makers working today.
www.sheffieldgalleries.org.uk
Peace Gardens
This award-winning public square at the centre of the Heart of the City developments are adjacent to the Winter Garden and within easy reach of the Millennium Galleries. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian Town Hall and with spectacular fountains, water features and lawns, the Peace Gardens have created an oasis for visitors. As well a great place from which to enjoy Sheffield City Centre, the Peace Gardens are home to a number of historical markers and celebrations of Sheffield's great achievements.
www.sheffield.gov.uk/out-about/city-centre/the-peace-gardens
Ponds Forge
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre opened in 1991 as part of Sheffield's bid to transform the city into a centre of excellence for leisure, conferencing and tourism. Built on the site of an old steel mill and on the principles of quality, Ponds Forge is now a distinguished sport and leisure complex, recognised as a world class sporting event venue and as a reputable health and fitness centre to the community of Sheffield.
Ponds Forge boasts a 50m, 10 lane competition pool; an Olympic standard diving pool; leisure pool; three fitness suites and an International sports hall. It offers a diverse choice of health and fitness activities to the local community, providing first class amenities for everything from recreational use to professional instruction. The centre even houses several national-sporting societies, providing a professional service for professional athletes.
The site also offers extensive opportunities for conferencing and exhibitions. The modern facilities cater for all events from company meetings to international exhibitions.
www.ponds-forge.co.uk
Sheffield Arena
A 12,000 indoor seated stadium boasting world class facilities. With a programme of events that includes rock, pop and theatre, ice shows and world class sport, there is truly something for everyone at the award winning Hallam FM Arena.
Experience our impressive Corporate Hospitality in the Arena Club or our superb Executive Suites.
Whether entertaining clients, prospective customers, valued employees or friends, the Arena's superb hospitality facilities will allow you and your guests to enjoy a memorable experience.
www.sheffieldarena.co.uk
Sheffield Chamber
The Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry is one of the top ten Chambers in the UK and the leading business support and representation organisation in Yorkshire and Humberside.
We provide advice for business start-ups through our enterprise agency, SENTA, and strategic guidance for businesses trading internationally through the SYITC. Whether it's a helping hand to get a new business off the ground or acting as a voice for business in the city region, the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry at their Albion House headquarters provides fully inclusive business support to help business thrive.
www.scci.org.uk
Sheffield City Hall
Sheffield City Hall hosts over 400 events per year, offers superb facilities, a unique environment and an inspirational setting for all your business needs. From 2000 delegate conferences, product launches, exhibitions and banquets to small functions, meetings and training seminars; Sheffield City Hall offers the very best standards of accessibility, comfort and service.
www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
Sheffield Ski Village
Boasting the largest dry ski slope in Europe as well as snowboarding facilities and a toboggan run, Sheffield Ski Village also offers modern ski lifts, nursery slopes, blue, red and black runs and ski lessons. The licensed White Rock Mountain Bar, the Mont Blanc Café and a separate barbeque hut offer a good choice of food and drink at various prices and all are usually relaxing places to take a break from the slopes. A sauna, gym and private bar are also provided.
www.sheffieldskivillage.co.uk
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals manages the five NHS adult hospitals in Sheffield, that is; the Northern General, Royal Hallamshire, Jessop Wing, Weston Park and Charles Clifford hospitals. The Trust also works very closely with Sheffield Children's Hospital, the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University to ensure that they are at the cutting edge of medical research and development.
www.sth.nhs.uk
Sheffield United Football Club
Sheffield United Football Club, based at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, currently play in the English Football League Championship after they were relegated from the Premier League in 2007. Their nickname is The Blades, due to Sheffield’s worldwide reputation of steel production.
Sheffield United won the League in 1898 and the FA Cup in 1899, 1902, 1915 and 1925. They were beaten finalists in the FA Cup in 1901 and 1936. Their best performance in the League Cup was reaching the semi finals in 2003.
www.sufc.premiumtv.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, based at Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield, currently competes in the Championship division. Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world. At the start of the 20th century, when a player presented them with an owl mascot to honour their stadium at Owlerton, adjacent to Hillsborough, the club became known as "The Owls".
The Owls have won four league titles, three FA Cups and one League Cup, but their League Cup triumph in 1991 is their only major trophy since World War II. They did reach both domestic cup finals in 1993, but lost 2-1 to Arsenal each time.
www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk
Spa Hair 1877
Spa 1877 is housed in Sheffield’s original Victorian Turkish Baths. A £2.5 million refurbishment has given us something quite unique. A 21st century spa, Spa 1877 offers the latest hair and beauty treatments in elegant surroundings. The spa offers a hammam, steam room, sauna, plunge pool, ice cave, relaxation area and luxury beauty treatments. It was also named runner up in the prestigious Day Spa of the Year Award.
www.spa1877.com
University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield is one of the UK's leading universities according to The Virgin 2007 Alternative Guide to British Universities, saying that “Sheffield is a top university across the board”.
With more than 24,000 students from 118 countries, and almost 6000 staff. The University of Sheffield is a popular choice with applicants for university places, and once they arrive students enjoy the experience so much that many settle in Sheffield after they graduate.
Research partners and clients include Boeing, Rolls Royce, Unilever, Boots, AstraZeneca, GSK, ICI, Slazenger, and many more household names, as well as UK and overseas government agencies and charitable foundations.
Academic partners include leading universities around the world. International partnerships include Worldwide Universities Network (USA, Europe and China) and their partnership with Leeds and York Universities (the White Rose Consortium) has combined research power greater than that of either Oxford or Cambridge.
The University's history stretches back to 1828, when the Sheffield School of Medicine was founded, and our University Charter was granted in 1905.
www.shef.ac.uk
Winter Garden
Sheffield's impressive Winter Garden is one of the largest temperate glasshouses to be built in the UK during the last hundred years and will create a stunning green world in the heart of the city.
It's home to more than 150 species of plants, some 2,000 plants from all around the world including big palms from Central America, Madagascar and China.
www.sheffield.gov.uk/out-about/city-centre/the-winter-garden
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