17th November 2008About Sheffield
Green City
Built on seven hills and five river valleys, and surrounded by open countryside, Sheffield is England's greenest city – it has four trees to every person and more than a third of the city is actually within the Peak National Park. It is an ideal touring centre for the Peak District, and there's nowhere better in Britain for outdoor pursuits like cycling, walking, climbing, caving, hang-gliding and riding.
Sightseers are spoilt for choice too. Close to Sheffield are several historic country houses, castles and gardens, including Chatsworth House, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Two evocative museums at Kelham Island and Abbeydale Hamlet recall the city's industrial heritage. Plus, as far from the sea as you can get in England, we have Victoria Quays, Sheffield's peaceful canal waterfront in the heart of the city centre.
Britain in Bloom, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, is the largest horticultural campaign in Europe. In 2008 Sheffield received the Gold Award, the RHS Britain in Bloom Environmental Quality Award and the RHS Britain in Bloom Permanent Landscaping Award. Sheffield City Council won Britain's Best Flower Bed and Sheffield Hallam University received Gold in the Yorkshire in Bloom Universities, Colleges, Botanical Gardens and FE Establishments category.
'The judges were informed at the start of the tour that Sheffield was a great place to be; by the end of the tour the judges were in total agreement! The heart of the Britain in Bloom campaign embraces its four pillars of horticulture, environment, sustainability and community. Sheffield epitomises and delivers on all four. Sheffield in Bloom empowers communities and involves businesses in revitalising the city centre and local neighbourhoods. Together all of this enhances the visual impact of the city and contributes to their economic regeneration. A well-deserved Gold medal winner!'
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