Sheaf Square
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Sheaf Square is a new public space situated outside Sheffield Station. The area was previously used as a car park, and was surrounded by a major road network. The square now provides a stunning enterance to the city centre.
Sheaf Sqaure:
- Is part of Sheffield’s Masterplan for the city centre, launched in 2001 the plan guides the regeneration of the city centre over the next 10 – 15 years. For more information on the project visit the Creative Sheffield web site.
- Won the coveted Project of the Year Award in the 2006 National Rail Awards.
- Contains the spectacular Cutting Edge Sculpture, which combines the city’s famous resource – steel - with water and light to create a spectacular first impression. For more facts about the sculpture see the Cutting Edge Sculpture More Information page.
- Features a dramatic cascade of water, which uses noise and light to give the plaza an exciting atmosphere.
- Feels completely different at night due to the use of different coloured lighting around the paving, sculpture and water feature.
- The sides of the square are lined with major buildings including Sheffield Midland Station, Showroom Cinema, plans for development in the area include a new hotel and office space.
- Forms the start of a spectacular walk, the emerging ‘Gold Route’, taking visitors from the Station through a series of exciting new developments each with their own distinctive lighting, public art and water features, to the city centre.
For more details on the management of events contact City Centre Management Team on +44 (0114) 2736895 or email citycentre.management@sheffield.gov.uk
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