The new academic year is in full swing, and the students are gearing up for Christmas and those winter assessments in Sheffield, so here at Igloo Accommodation we want to provide more than just your housing, by giving you a new monthly round up of some of the best places to visit, hidden student hotspots, and tricks to save money on your nights out! We’ve also provided a round up of some of Sheffield’s biggest and best club nights and events. Make sure you check that out at the bottom!
Sheffield Spotlight – Sheffield Christmas Markets
With Christmas fast approaching, you may be looking for something to get you into the festive mood. Nights out, early dinners with your flat, and games are all great ideas, but how about something better? How about Sheffield’s very own Christmas Markets!
50 Stalls
This market has grown from a handful of cabins on the main shopping area of Sheffield to an entire christmas experience of 50 cabins. This year they have a Santa’s Grotto, Big Wheel, and many more attractions. The Christmas cabins cover Fargate, Town Hall Square and Peace Gardens with fantastic Christmas gifts, and plenty to keep you entertained.
Food and Drink
One of the main attractions to markets is always the food and drink options. German Sausages, crêpes, an abundance of sweet stalls, and the insanely popular Alpine Bar that often has queues right outside. Whether you want to grab a mid afternoon snack, or warm up your insides with an evening meal, there are plenty of opportunities to do so. Not only do the markets have food options, but they are located in one of Sheffield’s best food districts, so the eateries literally surround you!
Family Fun
Often families will come to see Sheffield when collecting students to return home for Christmas, so why not host them for the night and take the opportunity to head down into town? There is a Santa’s Grotto which guarantees a meeting with the big man himself with a photo opportunity and top quality gifts for every child! Plenty to see and do, a simple walk around the markets could inspire some family fun-filled activities to pass the evening by.
Gift Ideas
If you’re a last minute shopper, then look no further. With over 50 stalls, you just knew that some of them would be packed with great Christmas gifts, and you aren’t wrong. Not only are the markets full of amazing Christmas presents waiting to be bought, but they are situated right between rows of shops that can cater for your last minute needs.
Whether you’re a student, family member, or just looking for something to do this Christmas, an evening at the Sheffield Christmas Markets is always a good idea.
Events Round-up
Tank Nightclub – Full Listings
Code Nightclub – Full Listings
Corporation Nightclub – Full Listings
Crystal Nightclub – Full Listings
Viper Rooms – Full Listings
The Tuesday Club (Foundry) – Full Listings
The Leadmill – Full Listings