SHEFFIELD STAG WEEKEND INFORMATION
Sheffield is a huge student city, meaning that there is an abundance of great nightlife, activities and a vast array of places to eat on your stag do in this buzzing city! There is always something going on, with different club nights on every single day of the week. This city loves stag groups as it’s a city full of people who want to party! Maximise understand how important your stag do is and we think Sheffield will live up to your expectations for your last weekend of freedom! - What's not to love Great nightlife, Fantastic activities and quality, central accommodation! Enjoy...
Population: 555,500
Language: English
Average Summer Temperature: 20C
Average Winter Temperature: 8C
Average Cost Of A Pint: £2.70
Getting Around Sheffield:
Sheffield is a large, very hilly Northern city; it has great transport links in and around the city centre, meaning that you can get around on your last weekend of freedom with ease! The bus system is fast and reliable and runs throughout the day and night. The bus is one of the most cost effective ways to travel round on the city on your stag do. The super tram is a great way to see the city and get to where you want… Its main routes are the city centre, the main shopping areas and numerous entertainment centres including Cineworld and Hollywood bowl! As with most cities, you are never too far from a taxi, Sheffield has two types the private hire mini cabs and black cabs that can be hailed from the street. In the north taxis are usually cheaper that most southern cities but watch out for drivers out to rip you off! Driving in Sheffield is relatively painless compared to other major UK cities but try and avoid the one way systems and Maximise recommend you take a sat nav! If on the other hand you’d rather use shanks pony instead of the public transport available to you, then prepare for a work out with all those hills! The city centre itself is quite compact so everything is within walking distance…
Sheffield Nightlife:
Whatever your preferences on a night out, whether it be mainstream clubbing or a visit to a few chilled out bars, Sheffield can accommodate you! Due to it being a massive student area there is something on every night so whether you are celebrating at the weekend on midweek there will be plenty of nightlife to keep you and the lads entertained! For pubs and bars head to Bloomhill, this area has countless watering holes so you’re bound to find something to suit! If your looking for something a little more lively, head to West Street and Division Street, with a large selection of both bars and clubs you’ll be spoilt for choice. Ecclesall Road and, of course, the city centre are also top destinations for raucous stags looking for a laugh! From indie bands to Dubstep, Sheffield has it all. All the best places are with a few minutes walk of each other so you and your group are sure to have a quality night out in this lively Northern city!
Eating Out In Sheffield:
Sheffield has a vast mix of different cultures so it’s not surprising that there are a lot of different restaurants serving every food imaginable. With 10 American restaurants, 20 Indian Restaurants, 7 Mexican and countless numbers of places to get food on the go, you’ll never be short of choice on your stag weekend- no matter what your budget!! Like the nightlife, Sheffield’s restaurants are all dotted around West Street, Division Street, Ecclesall Road and the city centre, which makes it easy to grab a bit to eat before you head out for a night on the town!
Getting to Sheffield:
By Air – The Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport is situated at the former RAF Finningley air base and accommodates both domestic and international flights. It is situated approximately 20 miles east of Sheffield – A taxi from the airport to the city centre will cost around £35 pounds per car. Alternatively buses and coaches run daily from the airport into Sheffield’s city centre….
By Train- Sheffield’s mainline station is the Midland Station and is the busiest in South Yorkshire. If travelling from London, St Pancreas station will take you directly to Sheffield and with only a 2-hour journey time, is a great way to travel to your stag weekend in Sheffield! Taxis, buses and trams run, regularly from the station so you can carry on your travel to your accommodation with ease.
By Road – Sheffield has great links to the M1 and with a direct link to the city centre from Junction 33. The M1 is the main route into Sheffield whether you are travelling from the north or south! Other major UK cities close to Sheffield are Manchester, Leeds and Nottingham. Estimated travel time from central London to Sheffield’s city centre is around 3 hours. The coach is also a great way to travel with many low cost options available now.
Things To Do And See In Sheffield:
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife And Falconry Centre – Be at one with nature on your stag do in Sheffield. Encounter free flying butterflies, birds of prey and parrots, Handle and feed the wild l
ife and meet the residents at Meerkat Manor…
Aerial Extreme – Make like Tarzan on your stag weekend and experience swinging from some high ropes – a great activity that sorts the men from the boys!
Police Box – Visit a blast from the past with the sole surviving old-fashioned police box – there was once 120 across the city! Pretend you’re the new doctor about town on your stag weekend in Sheffield.
Tramlines Free Music Festival – Established in 2009 and located in various venues across the city, this free festival, hosted in July, sees both local and national bands playing – Well worth a watch!
Grin Up North Sheffield Comedy festival – This month long comedy fest is held in October and sees acts from across, not only, the UK but from around the world too.
Some Of Sheffield’s Famous Sons And Daughters:
Leslie Ash, Ray Ashcroft, Derek Bailey, Mathew Bannister, Carol Barnes, Sean Bean, Marti Caine, Tony Chapstick, Joanne Catherall, Steve Clark, Jessica-Jane Clement, Jarvis Cocker, Jamie Cook, Bruce Dickinson, Joe Elliott, Eddie Izzard, Phillip Oakey, Judy Parfitt, Michael Palin, Alex Turner, Anna Walker, Dave Bassett, Danny Bergara, William Clegg, Ryan Rhodes and Jamie Reeves… To name a few…