Visit the 'Lush' shop on the...
by eurotravels
Visit the 'Lush' shop on the main high street (a few steps from Marks and Spencers).
I know it doesn't sound that exciting but you have to smell it to believe it ( and you often can about 100 metres away). They make lovely bath time goodies using natural fragrances and essential oils. They're not too expensive to treat yourself. If you have a bath at your accommodation go for the 'bath ballistics' and if you have a partner, go for the massage bars. Both are tons of fun and you'll smell great afterwards. www.lush.co.uk is the web site if you crave for more.
Packing List
by caprice4u2
Light weight bags but then again I would say that for any place, Sheffield though not as crime ridden as Manchester has its fair share of opportunists, so dont look too wide eyed and touristy... be sensible, blend in and dont expose expensive equipment etc, keep your mobile phone in your bag..etc don't forget those sensible shoes for a good ol' yorkshire hike ;-)
Warm clothes between August-ish and May-ish (the weather however is so unpredictable. If you are hiking etc, it stands to reason you need adequate footwear, thin layers, waterproofs etc, in meadowhall or indoor shopping, leave your coat, its hot, mad and exhausting in those hell holes :-) (Love shopping really, just not with the kids) The only real dangers in UK are the risk of a wasp/Bee sting in summer..so have handy some waspeze etc, the spiders are defenceless, dogs, not generally rabid (but of course be cautious, young people often have staffy bulls or similar as (thug) status symbols...wonderful dogs tho. Take your own plasters, lotions and potions, if you have an accident in a public place and they administer basic first aid, often they are not allowed to apply anything that you might react to.. obviously if its an emergency then the hospital is different.
Your knicked my old son !
by sourbugger
I was quite surprised and delighted to come across the last remaining police box in Sheffield. It stands on Surrey street near the town hall.
There were once 120 Police boxes in Sheffield, and like elsewhere in the country they contained a telephone line to the main police station. They often had a light on them to signify that a call was waiting for a passing patrolling policeman. They could also be used in emergencies as a temporary 'lock up' for the local low-life before transportation could be organised to the slammer.
This 'green' box stands as an historical curiosity, although I suspect it might still be useful now and then - I wonder if the local police have the key still ?
Unfortunately unlike in 'Dr Who' the box does not flash and become an TARDIS. (Time and relative dimension in space). Dr who used a London police box, which was smaller and coloured dark blue.
The Rivelin
by suvanki
After walking, jogging, cycling, or just driving to this pub, you can enjoy a cool drink and/or a meal.
This is a traditional English pub, with a selection of beers, spirits and soft drinks.
There is a fairly extensive menu too.
I visited this hostelery on a Wednesday evening, after a pleasant walk.
Wednesday night is folk night. There was quite a sizeable gathering of singers and musicians assembled.
This pub also holds quiz nights.
Brewery or Chain:
J D...
by sheffwoz
Brewery or Chain:
J D Wetherspoons
Opening hours, normal:
11.00 - 11.00 Mon-Sat
Opening hours, sunday:
12.00 - 10.30
One of the most impressive of the new bars popping up in the popular Division Street area, Wetherspoons welcomes both young and old.
An excellent range of hand-pulled beers is always available, usually at very reasonable prices.
Hand Pulled Beers:
Theakstons Best Bitter; Wentworth IPA; Courage Directors; Boddingtons; Stones; 2 Guest ales
Other Beers:
Fosters; John Smiths; Carling; Stella; Kronenburg 1664; Murphys
Hot Drinks
Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate
Food:
Traditional menu
Food Service Times:
11.00 - 10.00 Mon-Sat; 12.00 - 9.30 Sunday
Music:No music.
Other Attractions:
Roof top patio (a real suntrap!)
Policy on Children:Not admitted
Disabled Access:Excellent.
Smoking Policy:Large no smoking area
Clientele:Broad mix. Casual
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