What advice would you give to visitors to Sheffield?

Advice such as:

Retain your tram tickets, they are collectors items and can be exchanged for beer in most West Street pubs.

If you're lost, just flag down a black cab and ask directions, the friendly cabbie will be only too pleased to help.

Looking for female company? Ecclesall is the best area in Sheffield.


From an original idea in The New Statesman.

Originally posted by max
Ecclesall is the best area in Sheffield.




Really? Prefer Fulwood myself, though both are very nice :D

As for advice to outsiders - avoid Sharrow.

Originally posted by t020
Really? Prefer Fulwood myself, though both are very nice :D

As for advice to outsiders - avoid Sharrow.

Whoosh.

Sheffield is as flat as Holland, so don't forget to bring your bicycle.

Nomme

Give them a map showing roughly where the underground stations are. :D

Originally posted by max
Whoosh.

Ah - get you now.

Originally posted by t020
Really? Prefer Fulwood myself, though both are very nice :D


No pubs in Fulwood :(

If you're lost, just flag down a black cab and ask directions, the friendly cabbie will be only too pleased to help.
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i am sorry max, but i totally disagree with you. some friends from london came up last year from london and got a black cab from outside the railway midland station, they have never been to to sheffield and this was their first time here. the point is, that they got a cab from the station and wanted to go to Darnall. Never guess what the driver did, he asked every driver in the taxi rank there and still not knowing the way he got his a-z out of sheffield.
took them up ecclesall road up towards the manor then back down towards the wicker before taking them towards rotherham finally after 2 hours later they arrived but nearly missed the funeral which they came up for. all this cost nearly £15.00. what would have been easier than go straight to the parkway off at the
manor and meadowhall exit. should have only cost around a fiver.
i myself never get those black cabs as they take you for your money, i go for the private ones they are more reliable.

Originally posted by max


Advice such as:

Retain your tram tickets, they are collectors items and can be exchanged for beer in most West Street pubs.

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I never knew that

or is it a joke?

Originally posted by juliediane
If you're lost, just flag down a black cab and ask directions, the friendly cabbie will be only too pleased to help.
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i am sorry max, but i totally disagree with you. some friends from london came up last year from london and got a black cab from outside the railway midland station, they have never been to to sheffield and this was their first time here. the point is, that they got a cab from the station and wanted to go to Darnall. Never guess what the driver did, he asked every driver in the taxi rank there and still not knowing the way he got his a-z out of sheffield.
took them up ecclesall road up towards the manor then back down towards the wicker before taking them towards rotherham finally after 2 hours later they arrived but nearly missed the funeral which they came up for. all this cost nearly £15.00. what would have been easier than go straight to the parkway off at the
manor and meadowhall exit. should have only cost around a fiver.
i myself never get those black cabs as they take you for your money, i go for the private ones they are more reliable.

£15 for 2 hours in a black cab - that's amazingly cheap.

Another topic that goes over the head of some people.

Then again, to be perfectly fair, it isn't as obvious as some of the others. Still i thought people would have got the joke from Nomme's comments, sadly not.

Wilf

Originally posted by steelcitybab
I never knew that

or is it a joke?

No - you get Bogof (Buy one get one free) at The Cavendish with your tram tickets.

Sheffield is the gay capital of England.
If you are straight and someone calls you 'love' or 'lover' then do not take offence but politely point out you are not that way inclined.

Nomme

If you are from the south, be sure to speak to locals in as broad a comical yorkshire accent as you can muster. You may feel silly, but the locals will really appreciate the efforts you're making and will be far more cooperative.

Direct them to the free, uni-sex showers in the Peace Gardens pointing out that clothing is optional.

If you happen to be jaunting around the Bramhall Lane hamlet of Sheffield sometime around 2:30 - 3:00 on a jolly Saturday afternoon and get approached by some gentlemen wearing funny coloured tartan with symbolic paintings on their arms waving their scarves and throwing hats up in the air who proceed in local dialect to inform you that should you wish to proceed any further that you should ***** reet off before thou gets one head caved in then just proceed to inform the jolly little local that you are merely taking in the local culture and wanting to sample some good old fashioned "yorkshire charm"...with that I am positive that the fellow will gladly step aside, tip his burberry cap and wish you a good day

The British Broadcasting Corporation is a fine institution and loved by all Sheffielders, but none love it more than Sheffield Wednesday fans.
If on your visit you go to a Sheffield Wednesday game be sure to shout 'I love the BBC' and you will fit right in.

Nomme

When getting in a cab,be sure to tell the driver you dont exactly know where the location you want is and they will take you by the cheapest and shortest route,visitors from london will be familiar with this practice so should feel at home

Originally posted by nomme
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a fine institution and loved by all Sheffielders, but none love it more than Sheffield Wednesday fans.
If on your visit you go to a Sheffield Wednesday game be sure to shout 'I love the BBC' and you will fit right in.

Nomme

you forgot to mention nomme that when at the match they should also let anyone know if they are close personal mates with alan hanson, or martyn tyler ,a warm reception is garunteed

Originally posted by max
What advice would you give to visitors to Sheffield?

Advice such as:

Retain your tram tickets, they are collectors items and can be exchanged for beer in most West Street pubs.

If you're lost, just flag down a black cab and ask directions, the friendly cabbie will be only too pleased to help.

Looking for female company? Ecclesall is the best area in Sheffield.


From an original idea in The New Statesman.
Flagging down a black cab is the last person i would get hold of , unless you have an open cheque book ?. the reason is that they take you to the other side where you want to be then take you all the way back again.e.g. friends [nurses] from london came to sheffield and wanted Darnall, got a black cab, the cost which was to be simply £5 had risen to £12. as the driver said that Darnall does not exist, took them all round wybourn and the city centre before arriving at Darnall. warning, do not get in a black cab without knowing where you want to go first.

When utilising Sheffields' pride and joy, it's public transport system, be aware that our bus drivers are famous for being a cheery, friendly bunch who like nothing better than to be advised of the fact, if they're not adhering strictly to the routes' timetable.

When boarding a bus, the common greeting used by many is... "Thazlaytergeeun" This will probably elicit a mock-annoyed response, to which the reply should be... "Shuddeeratl"

Once these traditional pleasantries are completed, the driver will then treat you as he would a local and you can continue your journey, secure in the knowledge that when you press the button to let him know that you wish to alight, he'll pull up at the next stop... or more probably, the one after, or at least within a mile or so of your intended destination.

More than a year on and still humour evades some people :hihi:

Originally posted by fnkysknky
More than a year on and still humour evades some people :hihi:
True, but it still made me laugh! :D

Originally posted by Pseudonym
True, but it still made me laugh! :D

LOL! Me too! :D I actually checked the date of posting.... oh dear.... wit/humour is a very individual thing! :suspect:

StarSparkle

PS Or is she deliberately winding us all up? :o

Who wants to break the news? :hihi:

Originally posted by fnkysknky
Who wants to break the news? :hihi:
Not me, it'd be a shame to discourage the bartering of tram-tickets on West Street, not to mention dissuading people from 'cruising' Ecclesall, especially the upper reaches of Ecclesall, looking for female company... I'm sure that would go down a bomb with T020! :D

Some advice for students regarding Sheffield's transport system:

If you possibly can, give the bus driver a 10 pound note to pay for your fare. He'll really appreciate this gesture as it'll help him get rid of all that annoying loose change. :P Do your bit for the happy, smooth flow of Sheffield traffic.

Just hope I don't regret this when I catch the bus later today.....

StarSparkle :)

Originally posted by fnkysknky
£15 for 2 hours in a black cab - that's amazingly cheap.

normally it would be only £6.00

juliediane

Originally posted by Pseudonym
Not me, it'd be a shame to discourage the bartering of tram-tickets on West Street, not to mention dissuading people from 'cruising' Ecclesall, especially the upper reaches of Ecclesall, looking for female company... I'm sure that would go down a bomb with T020! :D

I wasn't referring to T020.......

Originally posted by juliediane
normally it would be only £6.00

juliediane

You still not cottoned on to this being a joke thread then? lol :P

Originally posted by juliediane
Flagging down a black cab is the last person i would get hold of , unless you have an open cheque book ?. the reason is that they take you to the other side where you want to be then take you all the way back again.e.g. friends [nurses] from london came to sheffield and wanted Darnall, got a black cab, the cost which was to be simply £5 had risen to £12. as the driver said that Darnall does not exist, took them all round wybourn and the city centre before arriving at Darnall. warning, do not get in a black cab without knowing where you want to go first.

I've a coupla tram tickets, do you fancy a pint later?

Originally posted by fnkysknky
I wasn't referring to T020.......
I realise that but the notion of Ecclesall becoming a red-light district conjured up a mental image of his reactions! I couldn't resist sharing my thoughts... :D

Originally posted by fnkysknky
You still not cottoned on to this being a joke thread then? lol :P

yes, i have lol, it is just that i thought i ought to let you all know about how crafty our taxis are in sheffield and warn you all. but if in the end you are not bothered about being over charged then i have just wasted my time, lol.
juliediane.

Sheffield's city centre is appalling for shopping, go to Rotherham for all your Marks and Sparks items and you can browse around the wide range of shops there. There aren't many mobile phone shops in Sheffield either, try Attercliffe for those - ask passers by on the street how you can buzz someone and they'll point you in the right direction.

There are some really good cinemas in the heart of Sheffield - biiiig screens too.

Certainly take your car into the centre of Sheffield, parking is so cheap and plentiful. The city is so easy to get around too - no one way systems or anything, just drive where you like, same goes for parking.

Originally posted by Classic Rock
Sheffield's city centre is appalling for shopping, go to Rotherham for all your Marks and Sparks items

:loopy:

When you go into a chipshop and ask for a "Fishcake" take with you THIS (http://www.network-operations.freeserve.co.uk/fishcake/images/fishcake.gif) photo, and tell the frier that this is not a proper fishcake.

Fiskcakes are dear to our hearts in Sheffield.:thumbsup:

As any Sheffielder will tell you, the quality of daylight is the best in the world and modern technology has failed utterly to come up with a suitable substitute. Hence it is possible to take goods out of shops to see them in daylight.

Car parking in Sheffield is easy. If in doubt, park where your car can be seen clearly. This will attract the Parking Services Ladies and Gentlemen who will be honoured to offer their opinion. You'll soon get used to their slips which will declare your parking ability.

"Parking Fine" is what they will say, but treat this as a challenge for the next time you park.

Originally posted by Unisol
:loopy:
i could not agree more hahaha

In a more serious vein. My wife is visiting Sheffield in mid-October, her brother is ill. Is there still a Marks and Spencers on the moor ? Thanks

Originally posted by chuffinel
In a more serious vein. My wife is visiting Sheffield in mid-October, her brother is ill. Is there still a Marks and Spencers on the moor ? Thanks

No it's here:

Sheffield
19 Fargate
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 1LF

Tel: 0114 275 4913
Fax: 0114 275 2873


Or to stay on thead....

with the rapid re-development taking place in the city centre, ther is now a store on Devonshire street, and a M&S food at Manor Top, as well as a M&S Home on Abbeydale Road :thumbsup: :hihi:

Thank you for the information regarding M&S strix.

Originally posted by Unisol
:loopy:

CRB posted a joke...

:loopy: to you too...

:D

Originally posted by kentboy119
CRB posted a joke...

:loopy: to you too...

:D

Yeah, but I think the point was that the shopping in the centre of Sheffield IS awful!

Go into the markets area..............all the cool people shop there. :|

I would like to mention to new foreign visitors to our tropical city about the correct and polite way to get served beer in a local pub.

Firstly, similar to Madrid, pubs really don't get going until around 10.45pm, and that's the time most people go in and there is not much point in going in earlier. At this time, you might hear a bell being rung at the bar. This means that the staff are going to have a break and clean the glasses. You must sit down and wait for about half an hour and then everyone gets a free glass of champagne and a pancake.

You sip the champagne, take a bite from your special pancake and shout out loudly, "God bless you one and all". The loudest shouter in the pub, wins a cash prize of between £60 and £100 which is 155euros!

When you come out of the pub later at about 2 am, there will be a line of subsidised busses and taxis waiting to take everyone home.

If you are still hungry at this time don't worry because the council places many pizzas on the pavement for people to enjoy on the way home.. :clap:

Oooohhhhh, Muddy!! ~Is that what's going to happen with the change in licencing laws?? :) Goody gumdrops!! I'm looking forward to my free champers and pancakes :)


;) :hihi: ;)

Originally posted by muddycoffee
If you are still hungry at this time don't worry because the council places many pizzas on the pavement for people to enjoy on the way home.. :clap:
:gag: :suspect: :gag:

They also organise trailers of food to be dished out free of charge from white vans with hatches in the side.

It has long been established that the populace of Sheffield is somewhat malnourished, so these vans distribute healthy food, prescribed in government guidelines, to the good people of Sheffield, to hopefully encourage a change in diet :D

Originally posted by Strix
No it's here:

Sheffield
19 Fargate
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 1LF

Tel: 0114 275 4913
Fax: 0114 275 2873


Or to stay on thead....

with the rapid re-development taking place in the city centre, ther is now a store on Devonshire street, and a M&S food at Manor Top, as well as a M&S Home on Abbeydale Road :thumbsup: :hihi:

I think you'l find that M and S sold out to Somerfield at Manor Top a few years ago.
I wouldn't want anyone to have a wasted journey, although when I went there on the tram from Sheffield centre on Wednesday the view was well worth the ride........

I still can't figure out whether Davyboy gets this thread of not :confused:

Unless this (http://www.thetrams.co.uk/supertram/stops/manortop1.jpg) is the view he's on about :D

Did you save your tram ticket and exchange it for a pint of beer afterwards? :)

Go into the markets area..............all the cool people shop there.

Whilst there be sure to check out the local wine bar and cocktail lounge in Sheffield's poshest establishment, known locally as "The Cannon".

You are sure to find only the most discerning clientele in Sheffield's classiest district. Dress code is strictly freshly polished shoes, designer trousers, silk shirt, cravat, waistcoat and top hat.

A tip for those looking to be served before the swarms of CEOs, stock market traders and hedge fund managers (who typically crowd around the bar in this world renowned and up market joint): Be sure to enter the building waving a large fistful of £50 notes above your head shouting "A bottle of vintage 1947 Louis Roederer Cristal at your earliest convenience my good fellow". This is sure to endear you to the locals.

Side Note: Watch out for the players from the local polo club. They have been known to get a little rowdy!

Originally posted by punk
Whilst there be sure to check out the local wine bar and cocktail lounge in Sheffield's poshest establishment, known locally as "The Cannon".

And ladies, according to next month's Vogue magazine www.vogue.co.uk (not published yet, obviously), the latest trend is to sit on your handbag whilst you're there.

Originally posted by maggi
And ladies, according to next month's Vogue magazine www.vogue.co.uk (not published yet, obviously), the latest trend is to sit on your handbag whilst you're there.
Maggi's quite correct but there's no need to feel embarrassed about it, you'll find that many of the men in there do the same... ;)

Originally posted by Strix
I still can't figure out whether Davyboy gets this thread of not :confused:

Unless this (http://www.thetrams.co.uk/supertram/stops/manortop1.jpg) is the view he's on about :D

Did you save your tram ticket and exchange it for a pint of beer afterwards? :)

Sorry to confuse you Strix but yes, I do get this thread and my reply to your post was, I thought, in the same vein.
I suppose it's my weird sense of humour which is due to my Essex upbringing:D :D