Film Unit
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Film Unit

Film Unit is a professional quality, independent cinema located deep within the University of Sheffield Students’ Union which has been entertaining the people of Sheffield for over 65 years.
Film Unit is a professional quality, independent cinema located deep within the University of Sheffield Students’ Union which has been entertaining the people of Sheffield for over 65 years.
Dive into 70s nostalgia with one of Sheffield’s best loved artists, Pete McKee and his colourful paintings, prints and sculptures.
Free entryShowroom Cinema present Midnight Marauders, a series of late night screenings of films meant to be seen after the sun goes down.
From £5.00YSP presents ‘The Pull of Gravity’ an exhibition of sculpture and film from the legendary artist William Kentridge.
From £0.00YSP presents the first UK solo exhibition by Jordy Kerwick, from fantastical creatures on colourful canvases to carved stone.
Free entryBeer lovers, get to know the taste of Yorkshire with an Ossett Brewery Tour. Learn about the process before sampling the goods.
From £19.09The Hepworth Wakefield presents a retrospective from iconic artist Helen Chadwick, charting her artistic development and key works.
From £0.00Caroline Walker: Mothering records the daily realities of parenting in broad brushstrokes and vivid colour – an unmissable show, not just for mothers.
From £11.00Raise funds and spirits for those living with Parkinson’s with a sponsored walk in aid of Parkinson’s UK at Temple Newsam.
Free entryThe University of Sheffield Students’ Union houses gig venues, bars and various other facilities for students, staff and the general public.
You’ll always find a warm welcome at The Harley, a venue that introduced audiences to soon-to-be-huge acts such as Arctic Monkeys and The xx. This 200-capacity venue shut down in…
You’ll find everything from a rare Japanese giant salamander to an impressive collection of decorative caterpillars at this Zoological museum.
The Centre for Poetry and Poetics (CPP) brings together those fascinated by poetry both in and out of Sheffield, including academics, poets, publishers, students and readers. It comprises faculty from the University of Sheffield, alongside Sheffield-based poets, presses and other affiliates.
Part of The University of Sheffield, the 19th century Baptist Church was converted into a theatre in 1970 and is a unique, inspiring and atmospheric space.
CollardMansion sells clothes, accessories and homeware, some made in Sheffield and others ethically-sourced and curated from international designers.
With tempting doorstep displays and a fragrant and cheerful interior, Plantology is a beautiful oasis in Sheffield’s Devonshire Quarter.
Pints of Zombie, beers, tacos and late night DJ’s make The Gatsby the place to party in Sheffield’s Devonshire Quarter.
Located inside a former fire station, this pub in Sheffield serves a contemporary brunch and burger menu plus cocktails and cask ales, alongside lively gigs and DJ sets.
An escape room experience in Sheffield.
Sheffield Botanical Gardens boasts a bear pit (yes, really), a huge, glass-roofed pavilion and acres of peaceful space.
Galleries around the North are gearing up for a new season of exhibitions - from iconic art prizes to smaller, artist-led gems.
This month we recommend a season of Film noir, cult Australian movies and a huge celebration of DIY community cinema.
This season’s theatre is gloriously eclectic: from radical cabaret and reinvented classics to new musicals and boundary-pushing performance.
From corrupted shoegaze to experimental electronica, post-hardcore to Indian classical, these are the shows that should be on your radar.
"Tours, tours, tours!" If this month's Tours and Activities guide were a sentient speaking person, this is what it would say.
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September and beyond brings culture, theatre, disgusting history and loads of fun.