Our most recommended things to do in Sheffield, UK

Sheffield: Murder Mystery City Exploration Self-Guided Game

1. Sheffield: Murder Mystery City Exploration Self-Guided Game

A playful experience to discover the secrets of Sheffield, a mystery walk similar to an escape room but outdoors! You'll play a detective solving a Murder Mystery as you solve location-based clues in Sheffield. Your team will receive clues on their phones that, once deciphered, will guide them around a route that showcases it's secret sights and great pubs/bars/cafes. The routes are all walking distance and clues get you working together and interacting with the city surroundings to find the answers, no prior knowledge required. Discover fascinating and amusing facts about Sheffield's past and present as you weave your way through the city. Make the day your own as you solve clues and challenges as a team; with friends, family or colleagues. Get competitive - race to the finish and set a leader board time, or simply go at your own pace and soak it all in. With recommended refreshment stops at top-rated pubs/cafes/bars that you can choose to indulge and refresh along the way. There are three stops on this route; - Halfway; Pub with carved wooden bar, tiled floors, leafy beer garden and renowned range of real ales. - Two thirds; A cosy, traditional pub tucked away in the heart of Sheffield's Kelham Island. Boasting a large selection of hand-picked beers, ales and ciders celebrating the very best in craft beers from local and national breweries. - Finish location; Laid-back pub featuring a snug, rustic interior, plus outdoor seating & live music performances. Another pub with great pizzas and charcuterie boards! Monthly challenges are available for teams to submit pictures/videos of their experience to win cash prizes each month. Links sent in the welcome message and information available on our website. For larger group bookings we recommend splitting up into teams of up to 5-8 people - this helps keep everyone in the team immersed and interacting with the game. Corporate bookings and packages are available, please email us at hello@thesecret.city for more information. Tickets can be used on any day and we have a 'love it or your money back' guarantee, we aim to provide a fantastic day for you! The Secret City awaits.

Sheffield: Quirky Self-guided Heritage Walks

2. Sheffield: Quirky Self-guided Heritage Walks

If you are Curious About Sheffield, take one of our quirky self-guided walks, where you can explore the heart of Sheffield. Not only will you visit the better-known places – we make sure you visit the unusual and intriguing ones too! Added to this we provide compelling stories about the history around you, whilst you have fun following our detailed directions, finding answers to our addictive clues and matching pictures to places along the way. You’ll discover "hidden treasures", whilst reading about the history of Sheffield and the people and events that have shaped it – whether you’re familiar with Sheffield or a first-time visitor, you will spot things you would not have otherwise noticed. Download the walks to your mobile device, then follow the directions and enjoy our self-guided heritage walks at your own pace and level of interest The walks are 1.5 miles and 1 mile respectively. Both walks are suitable for wheelchair and buggy users.

Sheffield: Gin Distillery Tasting Visit with Guided Tour

3. Sheffield: Gin Distillery Tasting Visit with Guided Tour

We’d love for you to visit us in the heart of Sheffield at the breath-taking Portland Works, a grade 2* listed building opened in 1879 and the home of stainless steel, where our small yet dedicated team have been creating, producing and inspiring since the start of 2015. Although we know we are never going to be the biggest distillery we will always aspire to be the best and we love nothing more than sharing our passion with our fellow artisan drinks enthusiasts. You will get to see round our amazing home, and discover how all of our products are made, before tasting through each of them with a guided tasting.

Sheffield: Self-Guided City Sightseeing Treasure Hunt

4. Sheffield: Self-Guided City Sightseeing Treasure Hunt

Embark on a self-guided treasure hunt for a fun and unique way to explore Sheffield. Captain Bess will send messages to your phone. She’s a snarky pirate who’s testing out new recruits to join her ship. She’ll direct you on a carefully designed route through the city. Follow the treasure maps to get to the right place, then try to decipher the clue. Search high and low for the answer. You’ll spot things you’d never normally notice. Don’t worry, if you get stuck you can ask for a hint to help you on your way. Start at Tudor Square and stroll along the peaceful canal, the Georgian Jewelry Quarter, and the Grand Business district. Learn interesting facts and stories along the way about the things you’re spotting and dive into the history of Sheffield.

Sheffield: UK/ Europe eSIM Roaming Mobile Data Plan

5. Sheffield: UK/ Europe eSIM Roaming Mobile Data Plan

Say goodbye to the hassle of physical SIMs and finding mobile network operator stores with our e-SIM service. After purchase, you'll receive a QR code that you can scan on your compatible device to install the e-SIM wherever and whenever you need it. Choose from a range of data volumes, validity periods, and coverage options in different countries to stay connected with ease. Most iPhone models beyond XS support e-SIM, and follow our instructions in the photo session to check compatibility for other devices. Share the QR code via AirDrop or scan it to another device. Install the e-SIM by connecting to WiFi or a network, and remember to turn on roaming for the e-SIM. If you have trouble connecting to the network, consult our self-troubleshooting guide. lf you have a connected trip in Europe, just simply select the 42 European countries option, which covers:Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Aaland Islands, Isle of Man, Jersey, Russian Federation, Guernsey, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Gibraltar, Turkey. If your data is used-up? Simple, just buy another e-SIM to top-up. APN (Access Point Name): iboots Local Network:Vodafone Ltd

Sheffield: Gin Experience - Make Your Own Gin

6. Sheffield: Gin Experience - Make Your Own Gin

Here at Locksley Distilling we are thrilled that we can share our distillery with the world, welcoming you to witness, taste and immerse yourself in all of our magic! We’d love for you to visit us in the heart of Sheffield at Portland Works, a grade 2* listed building opened in 1879 and the birthplace of stainless steel, where our small yet dedicated team have been creating, producing and inspiring since 2014. Although we know we are never going to be the biggest distillery we will always aspire to be the best and we love nothing more than sharing our passion with our fellow artisan drinks enthusiasts!

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