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 3pm, and the last return bus will depart the accommodation at 4pm.
Accommodation tours
Duration: 1 hour
10am to 3pm
Take our free accommodation shuttle bus from beside the on Favell Road, or from outside on Whitham Road. The last bus departs Favell Road at 3pm, and returns to campus at 4pm. We advise allowing one hour from stepping on the bus shuttle to stepping back off at campus.
Campus tours
Duration: 45 mins
10am to 2pm
Our walking campus tours will depart on-demand from the campus tours stand located on the concourse. Our students will show you some of our iconic buildings and excellent teaching spaces. Alternatively, explore campus at your own pace with a self-guided tour leaflet and online audio guide.
At 10:30am and 2pm, we will be offering tours led by a student ambassador with experience of accessing disability support at the СŷÊÓƵ 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 2pm
Meet our student ambassador tour guides at reception of the and .
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 2pm
Meet at the Sports Hall Foyer at 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 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 3pm
A one-way student-led walking tour of the city centre between the train station and the Information commons.
- 8:45am to 1pm - Tours depart every 15 minutes starting at the train station foyer and concluding at the Information commons
- 12.45 to 3pm - Tours depart every 15 minutes starting at the Information commons and concluding at the train station
Neighbourhood tours
Duration: 30 mins
10am to 3:40pm
A student-led walking tour between the Octagon 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 :
- First departure: 10am
- Last departure: 2.20pm
Departing from Endcliffe:
- First departure: 10.40am
- Last departure: 3.40pm