Car rental Sheffield

Parking in Sheffield

• In the city centre, you’ll find several car parks and on-street parking conveniently located for accessing the nearby shops and restaurants. Charles Street and Fitzwilliam Street car parks are both good options. Rates vary depending on the time of day.
• The FlyDSA Sheffield Arena has parking spaces for more than 1,000 cars. Tickets for the car park must be bought in advance. During an event it can get very busy and tickets can only be purchased by card on the day.
• Meadowhall Shopping Centre has free parking for shoppers, with 12,000 spaces available. From here you can also hop on a tram, which takes you on a short 20-minute ride into the city centre.

Traffic in Sheffield

Much like any major city, traffic in Sheffield can be busy at peak times especially on major roads like the Parkway. Rush hour – generally between 8am and 9am and 4.30pm to 5.30pm – is generally the busiest time.

How to get from Sheffield to the Peak District

To visit Castleton in the Hope Valley area of the Peak District, the address of the visitor centre is: Buxton Road, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WN.

To get there from the city centre:

1. Head north-west of Leopold Street towards Orchard Lane.
2. Follow the road onto Trippet Lane.
3. Turn right onto Rockingham Street.
4. Take the A57 for 17 miles to reach Castleton.

Roads and motorways

Main routes in Sheffield

Sheffield is served by several A roads and the M1 motorway.

• The M1 motorway connects London to Leeds, with Junction 33 being the main Sheffield exit.
• The A57 runs from Liverpool to Lincoln, passing through Derbyshire and Sheffield.
• The A61 connects the cities of Derby and Thirsk, making up part of the Sheffield Inner City Ring Road as it passes through the city.

Sheffield to Leeds

The journey from Sheffield to Leeds can take less than an hour, but it depends heavily on traffic and the route you choose. The most straightforward way is to take the M1 northbound from Sheffield until you reach the M621. Then exit at Junction 3 for Leeds city centre.

Sheffield to Manchester

Enjoy breathtaking natural scenery as you drive over the moors from Sheffield into the heart of Manchester city centre. Head out of the city to join the A57 towards Mottram Moor, before using Manchester Road to access the city centre.

What to see and do in Sheffield

Kelham Island

Housed in old cutlery and steel works, Kelham Island is one of the most interesting areas of the city. A 10-minute drive out of the centre, Kelham Island is packed with bustling street food markets, quintessential English pubs and its own museum, where you can discover the industrial heritage of the city.

Chatsworth House

A 40-minute drive away from the city centre, Chatsworth House is one of the best-preserved stately homes in the UK. Both the house and the expansive grounds are open to visitors, making it the perfect place to head for a family day trip.

The Botanical Gardens

Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens are an idyllic way to spend a summer’s day. Housing plants from across the globe, discover 18 acres of beautiful blooms as you roam gardens that have been showcased since 1836.

Sheffield’s best hotels

Leopold Hotel Sheffield

If you want to be right in the midst of it, the Leopold Hotel is ideal. You’ll be a short walk away from the city’s many attractions, restaurants and theatres. From the O2 academy to the Crucible and Lyceum, and the lively nightlife of West Street, it’s an area with easy access to everything.

Whitley Hall Hotel

Based outside the city centre, Whitley Hall Hotel is an elegant and romantic 16^th-century mansion, which is perfectly positioned for walks in the glorious countryside.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield

Comfortable, cozy and situated on the outskirts of the city, the DoubleTree is conveniently located for exploring Graves Park and its animal centre, the Peak District and the rest of Yorkshire.

Sheffield’s best places to eat

Nonnas

Based on one of the city’s most popular streets, Nonnas is an affordable and delicious Italian restaurant, perfect for couples and families alike. It’s on Ecclesall Road, near the Sheffield Hallam University campus.

Tamper Café

Serving up Kiwi-style brunch, this New Zealand-inspired café has really shaken up the Sheffield food scene. Be prepared to queue down the street before tucking into crispy sourdough, fresh avocado and perfect poached eggs.

Peddler Market

Located in the industrial heart of the city, the Peddler Night Market runs all weekend once a month in Kelham Island. It features music by local DJs and delicious dishes from across the globe.

Sheffield’s best museums

The Millennium Gallery

Based in the city centre, the Millennium Gallery is filled with arts, crafts and design exhibitions to inspire and excite visitors. Exhibits are changed regularly, with everything from sculpture to photography, fashion and film celebrated here. Entry is free.

Weston Park Museum

From natural history to the industrial revolution, and the people and politics that have shaped the city, the Weston Park Museum is a real eye opener. Head there for an educational day filled with surprises and plenty of interactive exhibits. 

Graves Gallery