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Halifax Hall: the grand Yorkshire wedding venue just outside of Sheffield city centre

Sophie Smith Sophie Smith - 22nd December 2023

There's a beautiful balance of intimacy and wow factor here.

For those planning a wedding 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.

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To find out more about Halifax Hall's wedding options, you can visit the dedicated website here.

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Sheffield sisters open second matcha cafe just months after launching their first

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There's just no stopping these sisters, as The Matcha Spot announces second site.

Yes, it's another matcha story but we've got to say, we're very excited about this one.

Let's back track to last year when The Matcha Spot popped up in The Moor and made a name for themselves for selling the most wonderful green creations in the city.

Fast forward to February, they opened up their first permanent spot in the city centre on Campo Lane which was a resounding success.

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Their focus is serving good quality matcha in all shapes and sizes, our personal favourite being the blondie matcha that is the perfect afternoon pick me up.

It's become such a success, that The Matcha Spot sisters are now opening a second site in Sheffield just months after opening their first.

The Matcha Spot 2.0 will be located on Ecclesall Road and will be opening next month, so we really don't have long to wait.

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Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, The Matcha Spot said: "Our second home is here! Thank you SO much for all your support!! We’re so excited to be opening our second location for you to get your matcha fix…..

"281 Ecclesall Road. Coming soon."

We couldn't be happier for the girls, and we couldn't think of anyone more deserving of the success. We'll see you on the opening date ready and raring to get our hands on a white chocolate and raspberry matcha.

You can find out more about The Matcha Spot here.

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Sheffield has been crowned the best city in the UK for students

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It's good news for students in Sheffield, as the city has been crowned the very best in the UK for university life.

I mean, we can't say we're exactly surprised.

The news comes from a new report by Edumentors that reveals which UK cities offer new students cheap rent, safety, and quality teaching.

The research examined 40 UK cities to find which offer the best university life, tracking monthly rent rates from SpareRoom's data, crime rates from government records, and entertainment costs.

It also looked at how easy it is to get around and what students think of their teaching based on the National Student Survey. Each city received scores from 0 to 100 across all categories, with higher scores indicating a better student experience. 

Sheffield got the coveted top spot, undergrads here can find dorm rooms and shared flats for around £500, about £300 less than what students pay in Oxford or Cambridge.

Teaching quality also came up trumps, with nearly 9 out of 10 students saying they're happy with their courses at the University of Sheffield.

Coming in second place was Sunderland followed by Lancaster, Coventry and Aberdeen.

The higher education expert from Edumentors commented on the study: "It's not just Oxford and Cambridge ranking low; London and Edinburgh finish at the bottom too, despite having some of the world's most famous universities.

"But UK universities in general offer quality teaching across the board, so opting for budget cities is actually smarter for most students. You get a similar education while having money left over for a proper flat, going out with friends, and enjoying actual student life."

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