With a central location, Sheffield enjoys good road and rail links from all parts of the United Kingdom and three local international airports provide excellent links with the rest of the world.

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Sheffield's position in the historic county of Yorkshire, the largest county in England, means a wide range of cultural attractions are within easy reach.

Welcome to Yorkshire provides useful information and the opportunity to buy a tourist pass including free entry to 75 popular attractions.

You might not want to leave Sheffield but if you do it’s only an hour to Leeds and Manchester, and 90 minutes to Birmingham. London is just over two hours away on the train.

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Surrounding attractions

Chatsworth House, Bakewell
Royal Armouries, Leeds
Eureka, Halifax
Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham
Doncaster Racecourse
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Doncaster
Xscape, Castleford
Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Ripon
Conisbrough Castle, Doncaster