Offer holder day tours
The best way to find out about our world-class facilities is to see them for yourself.
- 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 3.30pm, and the last return bus will depart the accommodation at 4.30pm.
Accommodation tours
Duration: 1 hour
10am to 3.30pm
Take our free accommodation shuttle bus from beside the Information Commons on Favell Road, or from outside the Wave on Whitham Road. The last bus departs Favell Road at 3.30pm, and returns to campus at 4.30pm. We advise allowing one hour from stepping on the bus shuttle to stepping back off at campus.
Earlybird accommodation tours: If you're pressed for time why not join one of our earlybird accommodation tours running 8:30-10am. Head directly to Endcliffe where there is free on-site parking before heading to main campus after viewing the accommodation.
Campus tours
Duration: 45 mins
10am to 3pm
Visit our campus tours stand located on the concourse for one of our guided campus tours, departing every 30 minutes. Our students will show you some of our iconic buildings and excellent teaching spaces.
Alternatively you can explore the campus at your own pace using one of our campus maps.
We will be offering campus tours led by a student ambassador with 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 3pm
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 3pm - tours depart every 15 minutes
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
8:45am to 4.30pm
A one-way student-led walking tour of the city centre between the train station and the Information commons.
- 8:45am to 12:30pm - Tours depart every 15 minutes starting at the train station foyer and concluding at the Information commons
- 12:45 to 4.30pm - Tours depart every 15 minutes starting at the Information commons and concluding at the train station. At 4:30pm there will also be a departure from outside the Diamond main entrance and outside the Wave main entrance.
Campus ↔ Endcliffe walking tours
Duration: 30 mins
10am to 4pm
A student-led walking tour between the concourse 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: 3.30pm
Departing from Endcliffe:
- First departure: 10.30am
- Last departure: 4pm