The school and symposium:
Both the school and symposium will be based in the Hicks Building of the University of Sheffield (Broomhall, Sheffield S3 7RH). More details to follow.
Sheffield tourism:
For more information on Sheffield, see www.welcometosheffield.co.uk
Of note, are the green spaces and access to the Peak District national park:
https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/outdoors-and-nature/
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/walking (note: not all listed here willl be on the Sheffield side of the Peak District)
https://www.chatsworth.org (around 30 minutes by car, or 50 minutes by bus)
Botanical gardens, https://www.sbg.org.uk
Other activities:
Museums, https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk
The light cinema, https://sheffield.thelight.co.uk
Wizard themed cafe, https://www.thesteelcauldron.co.uk
Axe throwing, https://valhallasheffield.co.uk
Games (bowling etc), https://lane7.com/games/
Sheffield has many food options:
Food halls:
Cambridge Street Collective https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/articles/europe-s-largest-purpose-built-food-hall-cambridge-street-collective-opens-in-sheffield/
Cutlery Works https://cutleryworks.co.uk
Sheffield Plate https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/food-drink-and-nightlife/sheffield-plate/
Restaurants, including:
Napoli Centro, https://www.napolicentro.co.uk (near the university)
Nam Song, https://www.namsong.co.uk
Rafters, https://raftersrestaurant.co.uk
Bakeries and cafes, including:
Assaje, https://assajesheffield.com/website (near the university)
Coffee Revolution, https://su.sheffield.ac.uk/eat-drink-shop/coffee-revolution (coffee shop at the university)
Damascus, https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/food-drink-and-nightlife/damascus-bakery-and-sweets/
Marmadukes, https://www.marmadukes.co (city centre)