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103 events this week303 places1,320 charitiesQuietest neighbourhood with a tram stop: Cathedral Quarter Neighbourhood scorecards, derived from open dataGreenest neighbourhood on the scorecards: Whirlow Neighbourhood scorecards, derived from open dataMost affordable neighbourhood with a GP: Wicker Neighbourhood scorecards, derived from open data6.0 mm of rain at Redmires in the last 7 days Environment Agency6 buses moving in Sheffield right now bustimes.orgYorkshire grid: moderate carbon now, 39% biomass 106 gCO2/kWh, Carbon Intensity API, CC BY 4.0GB grid at 20:30: 31.6 GW, 50% gas Elexon Insights initial outturnTrending on Wikipedia: Michael Palin, +75% more readers this week Wikimedia pageviews, CC0Michael Palin read 38,547 times on Wikipedia this week Wikimedia pageviews, CC0M1 southbound between J31 and J32: 68,997 vehicles on Mon 29 Jun National Highways WebTRISBusiest counted road in Sheffield: M1 34 to 34, 138,072 vehicles a day (2025) DfT road traffic statisticsEarthquake Tue 22 Sep: M 1.5 Silverdale, Lancashire, 124 km from Sheffield BGS

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Free Things to Do in Sheffield

Discover free events, days out and things to do across Sheffield without making the week feel second best. This guide brings together free exhibitions, markets, community gatherings, family activities, live performances and outdoor ideas, with dates, venues and maps where available. Check the individual listing before travelling because booking may still be required even when entry costs nothing.

Free things to do in Sheffield 219 events

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