www.yorkshiresouth.com
Sterling
Wizz Air: 09044 759 500 / 499
SNAPSHOT
The new Sheffield Wheel, towering almost 60m high above the city, boasts climate controlled capsules running into the night, so you can enjoy spectacular festive views of the city.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Regular airport bus services run to Doncaster Interchange, where visitors for Sheffield can catch connections. From the airport, take bus 91, X19 or the hourly 707 shuttle bus from the airport. Single fare is L2.50 (€2.90).
FOOD
Restaurant 23
The Plaza, 8 Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield, + 44 (0)1142 72 2323, www.23barandrestaurant.co.uk While the decor of dark walls, arched red ceilings, and fiery flourescent tubes may seem “hellish”, the food is divine. Two courses, L16.00.
Aagrah Restaurant
Great North Road, Doncaster, +44
(0)1302 728888, www.aagrah.com For Kashmiri cuisine, try Yorkshire’s Indian restaurant dynasty. Fill up with the three-course Mega Buffet available Sunday and Monday evenings, L11.95.
FRIENDS
Woods Tea Rooms
3a Wood Street, Doncaster, +44(0) 1302 327126 This tucked away, traditional tearoom is a great alternative to the modern coffee shop chains.
The Lounge Bar
270 Glossop Road, Sheffield www.the-lounge-bar.co.uk This intimate, friendly bar has a delicious, uncomplicated menu.
INSIDER TIP
Take a free 45-minute tour of Sheffield Town Hall, +44 (0)114 2039082. Words Naomi Roberts |
