Christmas lights have been switched on at Leah’s Yard

Leah’s Yard has officially kicked off its Christmas celebrations with the switching on of its festive lights.

The Sheffield city centre venue welcomed visitors on Friday (November 13) as its central Christmas tree, handpicked from Whirlow Hall Farm, was illuminated.

The evening also marked the launch of two initiatives offering independent traders and emerging creatives the chance to secure temporary retail space in the city centre.

The ‘Under the Stairs’ pop-up will run at weekends throughout the festive period, using Leah’s Yard’s distinctive architecture to showcase independent products.

Meanwhile, the venue is partnering with Sheffield City Council’s Business Sheffield service to bring back its Pop-Up Store, which will give emerging local businesses a temporary shopfront on Fridays and Saturdays from November 20 to December 24.