In nearly 500 suggestions of what the best thing about Sheffield is, there was a whole lot of range. So much so that we have no chance of deciding what the single best one is.
One of the most popular suggestions - aside from the jokers saying “the road out of it” - was of course, the Sheffieldpeople, who always “try and help people in need” and “accept all people with open arms”. Various community groups, volunteers, and relatives across the city were shouted out many times.
5. Kelham Island
Kelham Island, considered one of the coolest places to live in the UK, has plenty of food and drink options including The Riverside (pictured) overlooking the River Don. | NW Photo: Andrew Roe
6. Ecclesall Road
The busy Ecclesall - or Eccy - Road, in the Banner Cross district of Sheffield, is home to many popular shops, restaurants, cafes and other hidden gems like Fired Arts, a pottery painting shop. | Dean Atkins Photo: Dean Atkins
7. Tramlines
Tramlines at Hillsborough Park was cited many times as the best event in the city. The mud and the rain this year caused some concern about the recovery of the grass, but repairs are in the works and the festival was a hit with local party-goers. | NW Photo: Charley Atkins
8. Developments in the city centre
The Heart of the City II development in Sheffield city centre was mentioned by positive city-centre goers, who are looking ahead to the new shops and establishments appearing in the city such as Sostrene Grene just last month. Photo: Heart of City Development