There is so much to do in Sheffield, from cultural venues and fascinating heritage to a vibrant food and drink scene. Indeed, it's hard to see and do all the city has to offer. So to help residents and visitors alike, here is a bucket list of 17 essential things – many of them brilliant hidden gems – that are well worth experiencing at least once.
13. Taste real ice cream at Our Cow Molly
Visitors can go to the Our Cow Molly dairy farm at Dungworth in the Sheffield countryside to enjoy delicious ice cream - and see the herd of cows that produce the milk it's made with. Photo: Andrew Roe
14. Dine out in style at top restaurants
Sheffield has some highly acclaimed restaurants, such as Rafters in Nether Green, Jöro at Shalesmoor and the Old Vicarage at Ridgeway, which is just over the border with North East Derbyshire and held a Michelin star for many years. The meal pictured is from the latter - it's roast fillet of saddle of wild fallow deer with chestnut forcemeat, buttered local porcini and roasted rosemary potatoes, with cranberry and ginger compote. Photo: Chris Lawton
15. Marvel at the Alfred Denny Museum
The Alfred Denny Museum of Zoology at Sheffield University is a little-known treat - it was established in 1905 and named after the department's first professor of biology. It is normally open for tours on the first Saturday of each month. Highlights include a rare Japanese giant salamander and casts of a fossilised pterodactyl. Photo: Chris Lawton
16. Admire the view from Meersbrook Park
Meersbrook Park has one of the finest views over Sheffield - it's the perfect place to go on Bonfire Night to see fireworks in the skies. Photo: Chris Etchells