There's a beautiful balance of intimacy and wow factor here.
For those planning awedding in 2024 and beyond, Halifax Hall is well worth a visit.
Located just outside of Sheffield City Centre, the hotel and event space is surrounded by greenery, and offers almost 40 hotel rooms for guests to stay in throughout the wedding period - with even more just moments away.
The building itself has the building has stood tall since the 1840's and guests will find a sense of grandeur around every corner. Whether it's the long, sweeping staircases to make a statement entrance or taking photographs in the well-kept garden, the space has been designed with lifelong memories in mind, and a stroll around the grounds is more than enough to feel at home here.
There's five different rooms on the ground floor that can become your perfect wedding reception. There's the intimate music room that comfortably seats family and friends, or the dining room with space for around 100 guests: so regardless of your party size, you're likely to find one that's ready to become your space to celebrate the 'I do's'.
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And for those that are looking for exclusive use of the venue but worried about booking all your guests into AirBnBs across the city, you're in luck. There's actually 38 bedrooms on site as well that are fully available for you and your wedding party.
Need any more convincing? Come down and check it out for yourself. Halifax Hall is giving you the chance to preview the venue at the January Wedding Showcase.
On Thursday 11 January 2024 between 4pm and 8pm you can head over to Endcliffe Vale Road and view the property with your loved one. Spend the evening planning everything you might need for your big day, starting with an arrival drink and tour of the venue before speaking to members of the team about any requests you might have about the different packages available.
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And it's not just venue options on offer, oh no.
During the showcase event, you'll have the opportunity to meet local suppliers, all handpicked by Halifax Hall. Photographers, florists or creatives that can help to bring your vision to life: they'll all be on hand on Thursday 11 January as well.
As Halifax Hall isn't just a registered venue, but a reception space too, make sure to check out the bar and restaurant on your visit. Good food is essential to any memorable wedding, and this won't be any different.
Those that attend will also be in with a chance of winning a return to Halifax Hall on the house. All you need to do is leave your email for the chance to win an Afternoon Tea package for two.
A new Australian-inspired cafe and coffee shop has landed in Sheffield, providing 'coffee that kicks and food that fuels'.
It's safe to say that the Aussies know what they’re doing when it comes to coffee, so when an Australian-style cafe opens in Sheffield city centre you make it your priority to visit.
Introducing Drop Bear, and here you’ll find everything to cure that caffeine craving from your classic glossy coffees to their wonderful rotating seasonal creations like an Ube Cheesecake Latte.
Drop Bear comes from the same husband-and-wife team behind Sheff's beloved Hygge, the Scandi-inspired cafe with sites dotted around town.
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This time their sights are set on the cafe culture of Australia - think great coffee and beautiful but nourishing food.
As for the name of the new venture - it's a silly nod to the folklore hoax of a carnivorous koala bear the drops from the trees to attack people (many-a tourist visiting Australia have fallen for this one).
Drop Bear has just opened in the Strines Building, slap-bang in the centre of campus making it perfect for a mid-lecture pick me up.
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And it's not just great coffee they serve, they've also got some great food options to keep you going from stacked sushi rolls and fresh salmon bowls to fluffy breakfast bao buns.
The interior is light, airy and spacious - and you'll even spot a few drop bears dotted around the walls and ceilings, including one that is sporting a Paul Mescal-esque hooped earring.
Owner Alex said: "Our vision for Drop Bear Coffee is simple. We wanted to create a space that feels energetic, welcoming, and real, somewhere people can fuel up properly."
Smash-hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie to return home to Sheffield on 10th anniversary tour
Emily Sergeant
One of the most beloved musicals of the 21st century is set to return to Sheffield on its 10th anniversary tour.
Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK and Ireland Tours, and even an award-winning Amazon Studios film, the smash-hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is returning for its 10th anniversary tour, and will be stopping off here in its home town.
Set to open in Leeds a decade after the original opening at the Sheffield Crucible, Jamie will be ‘coming home again’ for what is said to be ‘possibly the last time’, as the show heads out to major cities across the UK.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie tells the story of 16-year-old title character, Jamie, who lives on a council estate in Sheffield but doesn’t quite fit in and is terrified about the future, even though he wants to be a sensation.
Supported by his loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight.
With an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells, and writer Tom MacRae, the musical is said to be one the whole family should experience.
This new 10th anniversary addition of the show coming to Sheffield even features a brand-new song to the already-beloved soundtrack.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will be coming to the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre on 8 March 2027, and will also be visiting other northern cities on the tour like Leeds, Chester, Sunderland, Manchester, and Liverpool, as well as other major cities nationwide.
Sophie Smith -
22nd December 2023 
