Ghozer Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Lived here all my life, think its a dump, always have and will be out at the first opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtom66 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I'm not from Sheffield so maybe I've missed some hidden gems in Sheffield city centre. Now as the so-called 4th biggest city in UK ( but I'm sure Glasgow and Leeds are much bigger?) I expected much more. In my home city even the very worst rundown markets have more variety and cheaper prices. All I wanted to find was maybe some exotic fruits like Guanabana's and Papayas. I understand Sheffield is more of a Pie & Chips town and generally hates foreigners, but with the glowing reports on diversity all over council websites, I found it abysmal. The Peace and Winter Gardens was nice but after an hour you've seen it all. No museums, the cathedral was closed and except for those few Georgian houses at back of Cathedral & Park Hill flats, dull predictable architecture and hardly any shops, so what is so amazing about Sheffield's central zone? Agree, been here all my life (29 years) and as much as people don't like to admit it, their is nothing to do. I have young children also and I really struggle to spend my money in Sheffield. It's really missing some attractions, and has been for a very long time But you get a biased view from the 'I'm alright jack' mentality of Sheffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Obvious troll is obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest makapaka Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Lived here all my life, think its a dump, always have and will be out at the first opportunity. What opportunity are you waiting for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghozer Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 What opportunity are you waiting for? Somewhere else to be a better option, as it stands it's pretty similar most places, oh, and lack of funds is the main thing at the moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 So, Sheffield is a dump, but everywhere else is a dump as well? And even if everywhere wasn't a dump, you can't afford to move (but you can afford to stay)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I'm not from Sheffield so maybe I've missed some hidden gems in Sheffield city centre. Now as the so-called 4th biggest city in UK ( but I'm sure Glasgow and Leeds are much bigger?) I expected much more. In my home city even the very worst rundown markets have more variety and cheaper prices. All I wanted to find was maybe some exotic fruits like Guanabana's and Papayas. I understand Sheffield is more of a Pie & Chips town and generally hates foreigners, but with the glowing reports on diversity all over council websites, I found it abysmal. The Peace and Winter Gardens was nice but after an hour you've seen it all. No museums, the cathedral was closed and except for those few Georgian houses at back of Cathedral & Park Hill flats, dull predictable architecture and hardly any shops, so what is so amazing about Sheffield's central zone? is the museum still shut? what about the botanical gardens? Museums http://www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/ Botanical gardens http://www.sbg.org.uk/ Art galleries https://www.creativetourist.com/sheffield/art-galleries-sheffield/ Cathedral http://www.sheffieldcathedral.org/ dont get me started on clubs, pubs, bars, cafes, restaurants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauchiefs Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I'm not from Sheffield so maybe I've missed some hidden gems in Sheffield city centre. Now as the so-called 4th biggest city in UK ( but I'm sure Glasgow and Leeds are much bigger?) I expected much more. In my home city even the very worst rundown markets have more variety and cheaper prices. All I wanted to find was maybe some exotic fruits like Guanabana's and Papayas. I understand Sheffield is more of a Pie & Chips town and generally hates foreigners, but with the glowing reports on diversity all over council websites, I found it abysmal. The Peace and Winter Gardens was nice but after an hour you've seen it all. No museums, the cathedral was closed and except for those few Georgian houses at back of Cathedral & Park Hill flats, dull predictable architecture and hardly any shops, so what is so amazing about Sheffield's central zone? Agree with you, I too think Sheffield city centre is a dump. Last year took a visitor from France to town and was embarrassed by state of it. Apart from areas around Town Hall rest is a total mess. Successive years of Labour councillors have all contributed to its decline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest makapaka Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Agree with you, I too think Sheffield city centre is a dump. Last year took a visitor from France to town and was embarrassed by state of it. Apart from areas around Town Hall rest is a total mess. Successive years of Labour councillors have all contributed to its decline. What do you think to Leeds town centre as a comparison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron99 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 You ask what's so good about Sheffield city centre? Well you don't get slowed down by having to waste time in quality, high end retailers. Now if you want a pound shop, pound bakery, bookies or want to stare into windows of empty shops displaying photos of how vibrant the city centre once was, then Sheffield's the place for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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