Making plans after work in the evening or on the weekend should feel exciting and fun and we’ve had a few sunny days, but we are back to RAIN. But that shouldn’t get in our way, therefore, we have put together our favourite indoor activities in Sheffield.
National Videogame Museum
A great place for you to enjoy as well as the children!
Website: https://thenvm.org/
Location: Castle House, Angel Street, Sheffield, S3 8LN
Sheffield Central Library
Rainy days are great for cosying up with a good book, so why not browse Sheffield Central Library?
Website: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/libraries-archives/our-libraries
Location: Surrey Street, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 1XZ
The Millennium Gallery and Winter Gardens
Spend the day exploring the new art galleries and discovering fascinating artifacts brought into the city. Take a moment of peace in the Winter Garden and shop locally at the independent stores.
Website: https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/visit-us/millennium-gallery/
Location: 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2PP
Game Show All Stars
Relive the classic game shows at Sheffield’s game show activity themed bar, putting you and your friends against each other in high-tech minigames.
Website: https://www.gameshowallstars.co.uk
Location: Orchard Square, Leopold Street, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2FB
Lane 7
Lane 7 is a great place to go to wait until the rain clears up. Enjoy ten-pin bowling, ping pong, shuffleboard and darts.
Website: https://lane7.co.uk/venues/sheffield/
Location: Matilda Street, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 4PF
Red Brick Market
A new edition to Sheffield – spend a rainy afternoon browsing through this indoor market, supporting local businesses.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/redbrickmarket_sheffield/
Location: 2 Clough Road, Highfield, Sheffield, S1 4TE
Watch a Film on the Big Screen
Grab your popcorn and head down to one of four (!!!) city centre cinemas. Choose from Curzon, The Light, ODEON Luxe, or the Showroom.
Take a Trip to the Theatre
Celebrate Sheffield’s theatrical locations at The Playhouse, The Lyceum, and The Crucible.
Foodhalls
If all else fails, what better thing to do on a rainy day than eat some delicious and comforting food? Choose from Cutlery Works in Kelham Island, Kommune on Castlegate, or Sheffield Plate in Orchard Square.