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You'll enjoy a warm Yorkshire welcome when you take a tour of Sheffield this year. Not only is it a thriving city playing host to some of the world's best music and sporting events, it's also only a few minutes away from the beautiful wilderness of The Peak District. So when you've had enough of city life you can escape to the more tranquil surroundings of the Peaks.
Many refer to Sheffield as 'the greenest city in Europe' not just because it has the Peak District National Park on its doorstep but also a multitude of trees, plants and magnificent green spaces within the city itself. If you love nature, you can get up close and personal with it on a coach tour to the Winter Gardens where over 2,500 plants are on display or visit the Botanical Gardens Sheffield where over 15 different garden areas feature plant collections from around the world. And it's not all about green spaces in Sheffield, the city that was the backdrop to hit Brit-flick 'The Full Monty', there's also some fabulous shopping opportunities so complete your coach tour with a day out at Meadowhall – the largest shopping centre in Yorkshire.
History enthusiasts should make a beeline for coach tours to Sheffield with its magnificent Cathedral where Norman stone and Tudor monuments can be found. For something a little different, visit Wortley Top Forge, the last surviving water powered heavy iron forge in Britain. Dating back to the 17th century, the Forge building is the main attraction here with its furnace, helve hammers, waterwheels and cranes but make you visit the Blacksmith's Shop where you can buy a souvenir and see demonstrations.
Take the whole family to Weston Park where you'll find a multitude of interactive experiences to entertain everyone from Egyptian mummies to living ants and bees and don't forget to stretch the legs on one of five family trails. Other family tour favourites include the Tropical Butterfly House and Falconry and the action-packed Magna Science Adventure Centre, both of which will keep the children thoroughly entertained whilst you have fun watching them enjoy themselves!
Whether you want to relax in one of the many parks and gardens, or dance the night away after the sun goes down, Sheffield really does have something for everyone and you'll discover it too on your next coach holiday to Yorkshire.
Tours start from only £55 per person and each package to Sheffield includes: return coach travel, accommodation in a quality hotel (except self-drive), meals and excursions depending on the duration of the tour.
Tourist office
For further information about Sheffield you can visit the official tourism website at Visit Sheffield: The Outdoor City (welcometosheffield.co.uk)
Sheffield is a fabulous city to visit at any time of year, so when you are visiting, make sure the following feature high in your touring itinerary:
Kelham Island Museum
One of Sheffield's most well-loved attractions the Kelham Island Museum opened its doors to the public in 1982. It used to house pictures, archive material and objects that represent Sheffield's story of the Industrial Revolution. You will discover what it was like to live and work in Sheffield during the industrial revolution.
Sheffield Winter Garden
This is one of the largest greenhouses to be built in the last 100 years in the UK, measuring a massive 70 metres long and 20 metres high. Sheffield Winter Garden is located in the city centre near to the Peace Gardens and Millennium Galleries and houses over 2,500 plants with species found from around the world.
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
The Sheffield Botanical Gardens were initially opened in 1836, the Gardens now feature fifteen gardens. Among the Gardens and Grade II listed Glass Pavilions, you will find the National Collection of Wiegela, Diervilla and Sarcococca. The Gardens recently received the Heritage Lottery Fund Award which allowed them to be fully restored.
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre
With the slogan 'Encounter the Exotic' the Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre is a great place to visit to experience new and exciting animals. Walk through the butterfly house with free-flying tropical butterflies, birds and Egyptian fruit bats. Be sure to visit the small animal house, lemur heights and of course Meerkat Mansion – simples!
To help you have an enjoyable holiday in Sheffield, take a look at these useful tips and advice provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO):
Health and Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended by all our tour operators and for some operators it is a condition of booking. When choosing a travel insurance please ensure it fully covers all your personal requirements including pre-existing medical conditions, cancellation charges, medical expenses, and repatriation in the event of accident or illness. As a British citizen you will obviously be entitled to free emergency health care on the NHS.
If you are visiting England from outside the United Kingdom and fall ill or are involved in an accident and are from an EU country or Switzerland, you can use a valid EHIC issued by your home country to access healthcare. Please note this is not an alternative to travel insurance. Comprehensive travel insurance is advised for nationalities planning on visiting the UK.
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If you need to contact the emergency services whilst in the UK simply dial 999 or 112 to ask for an ambulance.
Crime
The United Kingdom is a safe place to visit, however, as with all countries please exercise common sense. Petty crime can occur so take your usual precautions such as not leaving luggage unattended, beware of pickpockets in tourist areas and leave valuables in the hotel safe.
Local Laws and Customs
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If you are visiting from outside of the United Kingdom, it is wise to check customs requirements before you travel. If you are planning to bring alcohol, tobacco or souvenirs into the country, you need to be familiar with the UK's custom laws. If you go over your allowances, you may have to pay tax or duty. It is worth checking the HM Revenues and Customs website before you travel.
UK Entry Requirements
When travelling between the UK, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man you may need to show a Border Force officer a document confirming your identity. In most cases an official form of identification such as a driver's license or an armed forces identity card will be ok. However, some airlines will insist you show a passport so please check before you travel.
If you’re from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein you can enter the UK with one of the following identity documents: a passport, an Irish passport card or a national identity card issued by an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, if you’re eligible to use one. The identity document should be valid for the whole of your stay.
If you’re from outside the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, you must have a valid passport to enter the UK. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa, depending on which country you’re from. Please check here if a visa is required before you travel.