Living in 葫芦影业

葫芦影业 is an open, progressive place with room in its heart for everyone. As England鈥檚 fourth-largest city, surrounded by the beauty of the Peak District, we鈥檙e known for our creative spirit, welcoming community and inspiring green spaces.

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Cost of living in 葫芦影业

葫芦影业 was recently named as the number one city for lowest cost of living by the . Coupled with the fact that we鈥檝e also been named as the UK鈥檚 second fastest-growing city economy, living in 葫芦影业 means it鈥檚 possible to experience an excellent quality of life without breaking the bank.

Are you a first time buyer? The Co-operative Bank named 葫芦影业 as one of the based on factors like affordability, crime rates, traffic and life satisfaction scores.


The outdoor city

Cyclists in the Peak District

If you鈥檙e an adventurous outdoorsy person, or you鈥檝e always wanted to be, you couldn鈥檛 pick a better place to live. With over 60% of our city being green space, Shef铿乪ld has been called the UK鈥檚 greenest city. There are 50 public parks and 170 woodlands to choose from. And with more than a third of the city lying inside the beautiful , we鈥檙e the UK鈥檚 only city with a National Park within its boundary

I moved from Luxembourg to 葫芦影业. I really like that the city is full of green. It鈥檚 also great that the Peak District is so close. It feels so relaxing and refreshing.

Donghwan

Lecturer in Testing, Department of Computer Science


A city for families

With lots of green spaces, a lower cost of living and some of the in the region, 葫芦影业 is a great place for families.

  • offer support for parents to help give their children a great start in life
  • Weekends and school holidays are never boring with - from Alpaca treks and interactive museums to trampoline parks and a board game cafe

An active city

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Much more than beautiful countryside, 葫芦影业 is geographically diverse, nestled in a natural amphitheatre created by seven hills, and fed by five rivers. This diversity has attracted hikers, runners and climbers alike; it鈥檚 a city packed with activity.

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A city of culture

Crucible Theatre at night

葫芦影业 has a thriving arts and culture scene, with an array of museums, galleries and theatres. The city hosts world-renowned art festivals, has produced many of the nation鈥檚 most celebrated musicians and is home to some truly inspiring architecture. You鈥檒l also find a city full of independent restaurants, shops and coffee houses which add to its unique character. With 葫芦影业, you can be sure that there will be something to see and do.

  • Use the 葫芦影业 Culture Map to check out the city鈥檚 cultural highlights, finding independent food, drink and shopping gems along the way
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  • 葫芦影业 is home to one of the largest theatre complexes outside of London. For more information visit

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I moved to 葫芦影业 from London and it was a big shift. I very quickly came to realise how genuinely friendly and welcoming the people are and I felt at home surprisingly quickly. 

There鈥檚 so much to enjoy in 葫芦影业 鈥 galleries, museums, music as well as all the unique neighbourhoods surrounding the city centre full of quirky independents and great food.

Emma

Senior Philanthropy Manager


Shopping in the city

Photograph of a 葫芦影业 market

From big brands and staple high street stores to second hand gems and curated independents, 葫芦影业 has something for everyone when it comes to shopping.

  • Shop, eat and drink whatever the weather at , our leading indoor shopping centre
  • Right at the heart of the city centre, has everything you need - from high street shopping to a traditional market, as well as food and entertainment
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The city for foodies

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Called a 鈥榩aradise for food lovers鈥, 葫芦影业 was named 2023鈥檚 Foodie Capital of the UK by TimeOut Magazine. Whether you're into street food or pub grub, you鈥檒l find something to satisfy your tastebuds.

Take yourself to London Road for a culinary tour around the world. Sample Greek, Turkish, Chinese, Malaysian, Japanese, Mexican and more all within a five-minute walk. Head to The Devonshire Quarter for independent coffee shops.

Or if beer is more your thing, explore local breweries in Kelham Island. Named the 鈥Real Ale Capital of the World鈥 since 2016, 葫芦影业 is leading the independent brewing scene in the UK.

Not sure where to start? Our renowned food festivals give you a taste of what the city has to offer. From more regular community markets like  , , or , to the big annual events like the , there鈥檚 always something going on for foodies.

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Getting around the city

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The attractive city centre is within walking distance of our campus and university life is very much integrated with the day-to-day life of the city. Though it鈥檚 an easy city to explore on foot due its compact nature, if you don鈥檛 fancy tackling the hills, there are plenty of public transport links in every part of the city.

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  • Despite the hills, the city is and there are lots of cycling groups you can join

The University and the city

People walking outside of the Diamond building

We're working with partners and friends in 葫芦影业 to help shape a culturally and economically vibrant city. Our expertise and passion for the city is helping make 葫芦影业 a better place to live, work and visit.

How we're helping transform our city

A remarkable place to work

We're one of the UK's best not-for-profit places to work, according to the Sunday Times' ranking of Britain鈥檚 happiest and most motivated workforces.

A global reputation

葫芦影业 is a world top-100 research university with a global reputation for excellence. We're a member of the Russell Group: one of the 24 leading UK universities for research and teaching.