A town in the Peak District that's just a stone's throw from Sheffield has been named one of the best places to live in the UK.
Hathersage, which is famous for its heated outdoor lido as well as its easy access to the beautiful Peak District, was selected by The Sunday Times in its annual Best Places To Live list.
The prestigious list sees experts travelling the length and breadth of the UK to assess cities, suburbs, towns and villages for things such as school league tables, broadband speeds, mobile signals and transport links.
And coming out very well this year was Hathersage, a town that The Sunday Times said 'offers the best of both worlds'.
Just a 20 minute drive from Sheffield, this is where you'll find breathtaking hikes, biking trails, and a brilliant, proudly independent village atmosphere.
There are direct trains west to Manchester, or east to Sheffield, which will then link you to basically everywhere else in the UK.
The Sunday Times wrote of Hathersage: "When a man - or woman - is blunted by the steely edge of Sheffield but still wants to be within a 20-minute drive of the city centre, Hathersage offers the best of both worlds.
"You’re close to all the city has to offer: two theatres, concerts at the City Hall, Joro restaurant with its newly minted Michelin star and direct trains to London St Pancras. And it’s only a two-mile walk — it’s worth it, every time — to Stanage Edge, a gritstone escarpment with breathtaking views over the Hope Valley."
Peak District views around Hathersage. Credit: Unsplash, Jamie Kettle
The guide also praised Hathersage's outdoorsy roots, and, of course, its legendary lido.
The Hathersage Swimming Pool is open all year round, with the water heated to 25 degrees in the winter months.
And there's now a new poolside sauna, Hive, which is open at Thursdays to Sundays too.
You can see where else made The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026 list HERE.
Plans have been lodged to transform the former Henderson's Relish factory.
The University of Sheffield wants to turn the iconic building into an events, retail and office space.
The building that stands on the corner of Hanover Way and Leavygreave Road previously secured planning permission to be turned into a cafe and events space, but the development never went forward.
The new plans would see the ground floor being used for events such as open days and career fairs, whilst the first floor would be used as a marketing office.
The space would also include a shop selling university merchandise.
In documents submitted to the council, the plans said: "The proposals will result in no harm to the significance of the building or the surrounding heritage assets and are considered to be of public and heritage benefit as a result of bringing the building back into active use."
The striking building dates all the way back to the 19th century having previously been used as a factory to produce Henderson's Relish from 1959 until 2013 when the company relocated to Sheffield Parkway.
So it's safe to say that it really is part of Sheffield's history.
Planners on behalf of the university said: "Overall, it is considered that the proposal will preserve and enhance the character of the building and maintain its status as a key prominent building within this part of the Conservation Area."
What do you think of this then? Is this a good use of one of Sheffield city centre's most iconic buildings?
Beloved Sheffield pub to enter new era as local beer expert takes ownership
Clementine Hall
One of Sheffield's most beloved boozers is about to get a facelift.
The Albion on London Road is about to reopen like you've never seen it before.
And it's all thanks to a budding new team consisting of Joe, the owner of Pints of Sheffield and Pinstock Fest, and David from Nivek Holdings who take care of a flurry of hospitality businesses across the city.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, the team said: "We’ve just bought a pub!
"As the new and proud owners of The Albion, we've got lots of plans to take London Rd's beloved boozer to the next level! We've got Charles from @barks.wine doing our wine list, Em from @emilycroft_design & @nodc.co.uk renovating our interior and a top secret surprise for our new summer cocktail menu.
"It's all happening down at The Albion and we can't wait to share what we've got in store… Follow @thealbion_sheffield for more exciting updates and follow along to watch all this come to life."
With such a great selection of local indies clubbing together to get involved, we just know that we're in for a right treat as the brand-new Albion starts to resurface.
And it seems like we're not the only ones to be excited about the new venture too, with Sheffield locals and hospitality owners commenting on the post to show their support.
Some claiming the sight has been 'gagging' for this for years and that it's good to see 'a new pub opening at a time when loads are closing'.
We couldn't have put it better ourselves to be honest.
We'll keep you updated with The Albion's reopening as and when we know.
Daisy Jackson -
17th April 2026 
