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so much, so near, so different
South Yorkshire is full of pleasant surprises. Once an industrial heartland, the region has been transformed into a 21st Century playground with a passion for music, sport and culture. So, alongside some of the UK's best shopping, family attractions and nightlife, you'll find some of UK's finest Gothic architecture, museums and Victorian monuments. This engaging mix of old and new makes South Yorkshire a must for every generation.
South Yorkshire Stories
We caught up with a few fans and famous faces to listen to their South Yorkshire stories. Get the inside track from those in the know to to help you make the most of your visit.
Paula Melissa
Born and raised in London, now living in Sheffield, British Nigerian vlogger Paula takes you around all the best spots in the city she loves.
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Jeremy Dyson
Enter Grimm & Co in Rotherham and it’s like stepping onto a magical movie set, with lotions and potions perched above balancing broomsticks.
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Angelica Cheung
The founding editor-in-chief of Vogue China and Full Monty fan tells us why she’s been visiting South Yorkshire for more than twenty years.
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Choa Wang
Choa explains why South Yorkshire is a great place to study and why Sheffield is such a diverse, exciting place to live with access to stunning natural beauty.
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Dan Walker
Journalist, newsreader and television presenter Dan tells us why he loves living in South Yorkshire and his work with Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
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Dean Hollingsworth
Dean, brewer at True North Brew Company, shares his family brewing story as we find out why South Yorkshire, is a centre of booze excellence.
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James Ellis
James takes his kids to the National Emergency Services Museum to discover everything 999 from stinky old cells and flying squads to boxing and bonnets.
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Sarah Freeman
Sarah discovers the exciting stories from Yorkshire Artspace at Sheffield’s Persistence Works and how the region inspires the artists’ work in the open studios.
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Abbie & David
Sharks and champagne? The Rolling Stones sharing your stage? Being a princess in a tower? You can make your wedding day one to remember in South Yorkshire.
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Stories inspire change, stories get the heart racing, stories about fresh air in your lungs, stories about an industrial past and a creative future. Whether getting close to nature, rediscovering the past, meeting old friends or tasting new food and drink - you can start a new story in South Yorkshire.
