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.
The Good Food Guide has just released its list of the 100 best local restaurants in Britain – and one in Sheffield has made the list.
The latest edition of the Best 100 Local Restaurants list celebrates the very best venues that are loved by their communities.
A team of reviewers and inspectors scour the country to find the best of the best, and this year a beloved Sheffield restaurant has earned its rightful place back on the list.
The Orange Bird over in Hillsborough is an award-winning South African restaurant that may be small in size, but the flavours coming out of the kitchen are anything but.
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The Orange Bird has become one of the city’s biggest word-of-mouth food spots, with locals flocking there for its bold, modern South African-inspired cooking and seriously impressive braai dishes.
And if you’ve ever tried getting a reservation, you’ll already know just how in-demand this place has become.
Run by Anne Horner and Matthew Duggan-Jones, The Orange Bird has built a loyal following thanks to its vibrant menu packed with smoky, fire-cooked flavours, quality local ingredients, and dishes made for sharing around the table.
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But don't just take our word for it, here's what the Good Food Guide said: "The Hillsborough district of Sheffield is home to Matthew Duggan-Jones' homage to his South African heritage, in which the braai barbecue is a long-standing social tradition.
"Behind the Orange Bird’s dark-hued facade, there is always the infectious feeling of a party going on – 'it’s consistently delicious, exciting and inviting,' notes one local."
The Orange Bird was placed at number 54, which we think is pretty good going.
You can read the full list by the Good Food Guide here.
Read more: The Hillsborough restaurant redefining bold South African flavours in Sheffield
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The old-fashion Sheffield sweet shop that’s been open for 152 years
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You might have walked past Granelli’s countless times, but did you know it’s one of Sheffield’s oldest family-run businesses?
Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, you just can't beat the experience of a proper sweet shop.
The walls lined with colourful tubs of sugary treats, rustling paper bags and the sound of sweets being weighed in the scale - it's a feeling of nostalgia that can't be replicated.
Granelli's on Broad Street first opened in 1873 by Luigi Granelli, who moved to Sheffield from Genoa in Italy.
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The shop began by selling ice cream before becoming the sweet shop that generations of Sheffielders have grown up with.
Today you’ll still find shelves packed with over 200 different kind of sweets, from a mix of traditional favourites including pear drops, chocolate limes, chewing peanuts, bonbons and fudge alongside newer sweets too like Millions and Sherbet Fountains.
You can still grab an ice cream if you don't fancy sweets, of course served in a classic wafer cone with a flake plonked on top.
It's a proper Sheffield institution, but what makes it even better is that many of the sweets sold at Granelli's are made by local firms.
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Maxon's are a Sheffield company, Willett's from Chesterfield and the famous Bassett's of Liquorice Allsorts fame was founded in Sheffield in 1842 with their factor still in Hillsborough.
They're all sold at a decent price too, so you're not breaking the bank to satisfy that sweet craving.
So if you're looking for a real nostalgic experience in Sheffield then Granelli's has got to be your next stop, and by supporting a local family business you can feel good about it too.
Daisy Jackson -
17th April 2026 
