The University of Sheffield Union Of Students (View map and get direction to the venue) is situated on Western Bank just outside Sheffield City Centre.

University of Sheffield Union of Students
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TG

Located at the heart of the University Campus, the Union building has good accessibility by bus and tram but nearby parking is restricted. Because of the ongoing construction works, the entrance will be at east entrance.

How to get there?

By Tram

Trams link the railway station and the city centre directly to the University. The tram stop is located at the back of the railway station. Trams from the station to the University run on the Blue route (destination “Malin Bridge”).

Trams from the city centre to the University run on both the Blue route and the Yellow route (destination “Middlewood”).

During the day, trams run every 10 minutes (15 minutes on Sundays) from 6.00am to midnight. Union Building is best accessed by alighting at the University of Sheffield stop. The tram will cost you GBP1.20 per person from the train station.

From the tram stop, walk towards the Information Commons (the green building on your right). Continue walking along the pedestrian pathway on the right of the Information Commons for about 100 meter and The Union Building is on your left.

If you come in a group of 4 or 5 people, it is advisable to take the taxi straight to the event venue.

By Bus

Buses to the University are frequent and inexpensive. From the railway station and coach station you can take the number 60 directly to the University. Other buses from the city centre include the 51 and 52. Tell the driver to drop you at the Hicks Building bus stop. From the bus stop, the union is on your right.

By Taxi

There are taxi ranks at the railway station and beside the City Hall. The journey to the University should only take 5 minutes, but can take 15 minutes if traffic is heavy. Expect to pay about £5.

If you come in a group of 4 or 5 people, it is advisable to take the taxi straight to the event venue.

By Car

Parking on campus is limited, so if you plan to come by car please arrange parking with your hosts in advance. This helps us ensure you find a convenient location.

We recommend that, unless you know the city well, when travelling from the north, east and south you should approach Sheffield by the M1 (and M18 if necessary). From the west, use the M60 and A628 Woodhead Pass, following the signs for Sheffield.

Important changes: Please note that the road system in Sheffield has recently been completely redeveloped. SatNav and other web travel instructions will not be updated until at least summer 2008, and are currently giving incorrect information.

Please do not rely on SatNav and other web travel instructions around the Sheffield Ring Road; use these instructions and follow signs for “University of Sheffield”.

From the south and east (via M1 and M18, Sheffield Parkway)

Approach Sheffield on the M1 and leave the motorway at junction 33, following the City Centre signs along the dual carriageway A630/A57/A61 Parkway. Shortly after entering the 40mph zone, turn right onto the Ring Road at junction 1 – Cutler’s Gate.

Continue along the Ring Road following signs for “University of Sheffield”, “Barnsley A61″ and later “Glossop A57″, through junctions 10, 9, 8 and 7. At junction 7 – Shalesmoor – turn left and continue uphill along the Ring Road, still following signs for “University of Sheffield” and “Glossop A57″. Continue along Netherthorpe Road to the next roundabout – junction 6 – University Square.

Take the third exit and the Union building is on your left after the Information Commons (the green building).

From the north (via M1 and A61)

Leave the M1 at junction 36 – signed “Sheffield (North) A61″. At the roundabout take the third exit and follow signs for “Sheffield (North) A61″ and later “City Centre A61″ for 9 miles, passing through Grenoside and Hillsborough.

At the Ring Road roundabout – junction 7 Shalesmoor – turn right onto the Ring Road following signs for “University of Sheffield” and “Glossop A57″. Continue uphill along Netherthorpe Road to the next roundabout – junction 6 University Square.

Take the third exit and the Union building is on your left after the Information Commons (the green building).

From the west and Manchester (via M60, M67, A628 Woodhead Pass, A616 and A61)

Leave the M60 (east) at junction 24 – signed “Sheffield”. Continue following the “Sheffield” signs along the M67 and the A628 Woodhead Pass.

At the Flouch Roundabout, turn right (third exit) onto the A616 and follow signs for “M1″ and “Sheffield A616″ for 10 miles. At the roundabout, turn right (fourth exit) onto the A61 and follow signs for “Sheffield (North) A61″ and later “City Centre A61″ for 7 miles, passing through Grenoside and Hillsborough.

At the Ring Road roundabout – junction 7 Shalesmoor – turn right onto the Ring Road following signs for “University of Sheffield” and “Glossop A57″. Continue uphill along Netherthorpe Road to the next roundabout – junction 6 University Square.

Take the third exit and the Union building is on your left after the Information Commons (the green building).