Date spot in Sheffield
Rafters
Book the tasting menu at the long-standing fine-dining restaurant in Nether Green, with modern, seasonal cooking.
Oakbrook Road, Nether Green
Address: 220 Oakbrook Road, Sheffield S11 7ED- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Foodie
Why it's a good date: The one for an anniversary or a big occasion, in a quiet suburb a short taxi ride from town. Book well ahead and ask about the kitchen bench if you like to watch the chefs.
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Stanage Edge
Above Hathersage, about ten miles west of the city centre
Address: Stanage Edge, Hathersage, Hope Valley S32 1BR- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Out of town
Walk along the top of the long gritstone edge above Hathersage, with moorland behind you and the Hope Valley spread out below.
Why it's a good date: One of the great views in the Peak District, and a short climb from the car parks at Hollin Bank or Upper Burbage. Go for the last hour of light, take a flask and a layer, and watch the climbers on the rocks below.
Photo: Michael Fox, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
Sheffield Winter Garden
Surrey Street, city centre
Address: Sheffield Winter Garden, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 2HH- Outdoors
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
Wander among palms, tree ferns and thousands of plants from around the world under the huge timber arches of the city-centre glasshouse.
Why it's a good date: A warm, green place to meet in the middle of town whatever the weather. It opens straight into the Millennium Gallery, so you can turn a quick stroll into an afternoon.
Photo: Andrew Tryon, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
Millennium Gallery
Arundel Gate, city centre
Address: Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
Browse the free gallery next to the Winter Garden, with Sheffield's collection of cutlery and silverware, Ruskin's treasures and changing exhibitions.
Why it's a good date: The Metalwork Gallery shows off the city's steel-making skill in a way that's surprisingly beautiful. Check what's in the big exhibition space, then get a coffee and walk through to the glasshouse.
Photo: Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped and resized)
