Sheffield's delayed Container Park attraction has an opening date - and this is what it will look like

By David Walsh
Published 1st Oct 2022, 08:31 BST
Updated 1st Oct 2022, 08:53 BST
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Sheffield’s delayed shipping container development is likely to open on Friday October 14, according to site manager Simon Tomlinson.

A big screen was set to be erected at the attraction on Fargate yesterday and food operators were due to start moving in, he added.

And they were hoping to open in a fortnight, he said.

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How the Container Park will look.How the Container Park will look.
How the Container Park will look.

Mr Tomlinson added: “We just can’t wait to open now, it’s been that long. Once the screen goes up it will really start to take shape.”

All seven food vendors were still on board, he added.

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The development of eight containers was due to open for the women’s Euros in July.

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The development in August, with the names of food operators on display.The development in August, with the names of food operators on display.
The development in August, with the names of food operators on display.

It is due to remain in position until April or May next year, Mr Tomlinson said.

Traditional Christmas attractions, including a festive bar, Santa’s grotto and market stalls will fit around it, councillors say.

The hub was designed by Sheffield company Steel Yard Kelham. The budget is £446,000.

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