Sheffield on 31.10.2026 · Leeds · Oct 31, 2026

Known around the world as “The Steel City,” Sheffield rose to fame for its steel production in the 1900s and continues to thrive as a city of innovation and creativity. Today, it blends its industrial heritage with a modern, youthful energy and is proud to be one of the greenest cities in the UK. With its vibrant cultural scene, top universities, and access to the stunning Peak District, Sheffield offers the perfect mix of history, nature, and city life.  Meet at the Parkinson Building steps at 9:45am to depart at 10am.  This trip is not guided, once we reach Sheffield , you are free to explore the city on your own. An email will be sent out at least 1 day before the trip detailing the official travel itinerary and a list of recommended places to visit within the town. We will be arriving back in Leeds at approximately 6:00 pm (depending on traffic). Ticket includes direct transport to Sheffield and a direct return back to Leeds via a private coach hire. The coaches will have a toilet on board and passengers will be fellow University of Leeds students.  A trip leader will be present for the trip, and they will be your first point of contact on the day. If you are late during pick up/drop off, there will be a phone number available - which will be emailed to you- for you to contact the trip leader on the day so they can inform the coaches to wait for you. Please be aware, the coaches can only wait for a maximum of 10 minutes IF the trip leader has been informed. Pick-up/drop-off will be at Parkinson Steps. All tickets are non-refundable. For any questions or enquiries please contact events@luu.ac.uk  Please note, the coach will not be wheelchair accessible. If you need further support, send a message to the email address above.