Offer holder day tours

The best way to find out about our world-class facilities is to see them for yourself.

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  • Tour start and end times are listed on this page.
  • No pre-booking is required for any tours
  • The last tours of campus, libraries and sport will depart at 2pm
  • The last accommodation tour bus will depart Favell Road at 3pm, and the last return bus will depart the accommodation at 4pm.

Campus tours

Duration: 45 mins

10am to 2pm

Our walking campus tours will depart every 30 minutes from the campus tours stand outside the Octagon. Our students will show you some of our iconic buildings and excellent teaching spaces. Alternatively, explore campus at your own pace with a self-guided tour leaflet and online audio guide.

During the 10:30am and 2pm campus led tours, one of the Student Ambassadors leading the tour will have experience of accessing disability support at the University of Sheffield.  As well as the usual tour, they will share their experience of support and university life, and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions. 

Please note that Sheffield is a hilly city, and the main campus tour covers approximately one mile. If you have any mobility or accessibility requirements, please inform us when you arrive for the tour.

Library tours

Duration: 15 mins

10am to 2pm

Meet our student ambassador tour guides at reception of the Information Commons and Western Bank Library. 

The Information Commons offers a comfy, inclusive study environment with bookable spaces, core reading books, and a Garden Room for relaxation.

Western Bank Library, a Grade II listed building, has 1.2 million texts, 730 study spaces, and serene views of Weston Park for a tranquil study experience.

Sport and physical activity tours

Duration: 15 mins

10am to 2pm

Meet at the Sports Hall Foyer at Goodwin Sports Centre for a tour of the site’s impressive facilities, including synthetic 3G pitches, sports hall, studio spaces, squash courts and brand new Fitness Suite.

Students' Union tours

Duration: 15 mins

10am to 2pm

Departing from just inside the Students’ Union main entrance, learn why our SU is consistently voted the best in the country and how it makes the student experience at Sheffield exceptional.

City tours: Campus ↔ Station

Duration: 25 mins

9am to 3pm

A one-way student-led walking tour of the city centre between the train station and the Diamond.

  • 8:45am to 1pm - Tours depart every 15 minutes starting at the train station foyer and concluding at the Diamond
  • 12.40 to 3pm - Tours depart every 15 minutes starting at the Diamond and concluding at the train station 

Neighbourhood tours 

Duration: 30 mins

10am to 3:40pm

A student-led walking tour between the Octagon pick up point and the Edge at Endcliffe. 

This is an alternative to the shuttle bus and provides visitors with a tour of the Broomhill neighbourhood. 

Tours leave every 20 minutes in both directions. 

Departing from the campus tours tent outside the Octagon.:

  • First departure: 10am
  • Last departure: 2.20pm

Departing from Endcliffe: 

  • First departure: 10.40am
  • Last departure:  3.40pm 

 

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