Sheffield Christmas Market 2025 is officially open! Running until Christmas Eve, there will be dozens of unique stalls from Town Hall Square down to The Moor. Don't miss the new lights, as well as returning favourites across the city centre. Credit: Doug Banks

IT’S OFFICIALLY CHRISTMAS MARKET SEASON, SHEFF 🎄 Sheffield’s iconic Christmas Market is back and bigger than ever ready to fill the city with festive cheer. With over 80% of traders proudly local to Sheffield, this year’s market is all about celebrating our city and its amazing independent businesses. The market has grown year after year, and 2025 is poised to be its best year yet. With over 60 festive log cabins spread across Fargate, Barker’s Pool, the Peace Gardens, and The Moor, there’s something magical waiting around every corner.✨ Expect all your Sheffield favourites from the four Alpine Bars to the legendary Yorkshire Pudding Wraps. Plus, don’t miss your chance to meet Santa in his grotto or warm up with a mulled wine as you soak in the Christmas spirit. It’s that special time of year to celebrate our city, support local traders, and make some festive memories. So, Sheffield… who’s excited?

Pollen Market returns this Sunday! 🌷 16th November / 10am-4pm / free entry! We’re back at Grey-to-Green in Castlegate with a gorgeous lineup of local artists, florists, makers and creators, celebrating all things botanical in the UK’s greenest city 🙂‍↔️🌳 The lineup! @acidhousecoffee / @bearcoolhoneycompany / @belleboue / @bonsheffield / @breeosh_buns / @bunkerpots / @chloelongdenart / @chocs_by_design / @cursedfireforge / @didi.cor / @horizons_lifestyle / @khattimeethis / @kenssonmark / @_mellowmango_ / @mooranddale / @newyorkshirepizzaco / @plantcrazy.co.uk / @purepetfood / @recycled_graffiti / @rspb / @sheis.beth / @the.sheffield.dragon_insta / @stephs.cakes / Susanna’s Greek Deli / @theforrestsheffield / @thepickeryshed / @thetacotrailer_ / Thrives On Neglect / @bandwagon_records / @wecallitnew / @wildernessbonsai

Artist blacksmith @samsherborne explains his poignant memorial to the Sheffield Pals which can be seen at the Millennium Gallery. Standing at nearly two and a half metres tall, 270 is a memorial to the estimated 270 Sheffield men killed during just the first ten minutes of the Battle of the Somme. #sheffieldmuseums #letscreate #creativesheffield #visitsheffield #sheffieldexploringlocal #acefunded #whatsonsheffield @visitsheffield

📣 TOMORROW – Museums closed on Tue 11 Nov 📣 The Graves Gallery, Kelham Island Museum, Millennium Gallery and Weston Park Museum will be closed on Tue 11 Nov for staff training. We’re sorry if you were hoping to visit that day – the sites will be open as usual from Wednesday 12 November and we‘ll look forward to welcoming you then.

Meet the Maker time! 👋 Hello, I'm Lucy! I’m a schoolteacher by day, painter by night, and mother of two at all times! I grew up on a flower farm in North Wales, but now Yorkshire has my heart. I live and work here, painting the rich valleys and bleak moors of the Peak District and the sights around my local area. As well as the landscape, the legacy of modern masters such as Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and David Hockney in Yorkshire is a source of inspiration to me and my work. I like my paintings to feel nostalgic, and I hope it stirs something familiar in you. ❄️Crafted, the Millennium Gallery's popular shopping showcase, is open now! So, we're taking the opportunity to introduce you to some of the talented makers whose work you'll find there. Call in to the Millennium Gallery to see the full range of makers and pick up a perfect present. Remember the feel-good factor as every purchase you make in Crafted or our shops raises vital funds to support the life-shaping, eye-opening work of Sheffield Museums. 💫 Crafted Millennium Gallery, until 24 Dec Find out more and plan your visit here: https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/crafted-2025/

Afternoon, everyone! Here's what we have coming up this week, hope you can join us! 🍂 Don't forget that all sites are closed tomorrow for staff training! 💭WPM150 Connecting with Collections: Philosophy in the Museum Tue 11 Nov, 6-8pm Weston Park Museum Join us at Weston Park Museum for an informal but in-depth conversation about museums and philosophy. Suggested donation £5, booking recommended https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/wpm150-connecting-with-collections-philosophy-in-the-museum-nov-2025/ 👶Art at the Start Wed 12 Nov, 12:30-2:30pm Millennium Gallery Get creative and messy with your little one in these new, specially designed sessions for babies and toddlers in the city centre. Suggested donation £3 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/art-at-the-start-12-nov/ 🖼️Tour: Homegrown Talent - Artists from Sheffield and the Wider Region Wed 12 Nov, 2-2:45pm Graves Gallery Take a guided tour of the Graves Gallery and hear about the Sheffield and Yorkshire artists who feature in the displays. Suggested donation £5, booking recommended https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/tour-homegrown-talent-artists-from-sheffield-and-the-wider-region-nov-2025/ 🎨Graves Art Club Thu 13 Nov, 11am -1pm Graves Gallery Find creative inspiration in the Graves Gallery with this welcoming and supportive art group. £7.50, pay on the day in the shop https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/graves-art-club/ 🌈LGBTQ+ Over 50s Group Thu 13 Nov, 1-3pm Weston Park Museum Over 50s group led by people from the LGBT community and held in a safe space. Free, just drop in https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/lgbtqplus-over-50s-group-nov-2025/ 🧸Fridays Under 5s - Get Stuck In! Fri 14 Nov, 10am – 12:30pm Weston Park Museum Join us for hands-on creative fun for you and your little ones. Suggested donation £3 https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/fridays-under-5s-get-stuck-in/ ✏️Life Drawing Fri 14 Nov, 10:30am – 12:30pm Millennium Gallery Develop your drawing skills working from a nude model with support from one of our regular artist tutors. £11, book in advance https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/life-drawing-sep-dec-2025/ 💬Upstart Online: Creative Careers - Chat with a Curator Fri 14 Nov, 1-2pm Online Join us for this free online discussion, part of Upstart Careers Festival in partnership with the V&A, and get the inside track on a career in museums. Donations welcome, booking essential https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/upstart-online-creative-careers-chat-with-a-curator/ 💮Workshop: Biomorphic Patterns in Persian & Ottoman Art Sat 15 Nov, 10:30am – 4pm Millennium Gallery In this one-day taster session, participants will immerse themselves in the traditional art form, learning how to transfer intricate patterns, craft paints using a glass muller, and work with gouache. £41.39, booking essential https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/workshop-biomorphic-patterns-in-persian-ottoman-art-nov/ 🏞️Upstart: Art and Nature: Draw with artist Jessica Heywood Sat 15 Nov, 1:30-3pm Graves Gallery Join Sheffield artist Jessica Heywood at the Graves Gallery for a relaxed, creative drawing workshop inspired by the natural world. Donations welcome, booking essential https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/upstart-art-and-nature-draw-with-artist-jessica-heywood-for-14-24-year-olds/

🔔 Crafted is here 🔔 In these weeks leading up to Christmas, join us for Crafted - the The Millennium Gallery's popular selling showcase and celebration of creativity and craftsmanship across the region and beyond. Expect to find a mix of emerging and established makers showcasing a range of unique handcrafted gifts and decorations. From recycled textiles by Natalie Pearce (Scavenger), glassware by Peak Refractions, ceramics by Shaun Clark and White Ceramics. Plus, jewellery illustrated cards, prints and hanging decorations. Plus, lots more talented makers. Call in to the Millennium Gallery to see the full range of makers and pick up a perfect present and remember, the feel-good factor! As every purchase you make in Crafted or our shops supports the work of Sheffield Museums in creating life-shaping, eye-opening experiences for everyone! 💫 🔗 Find out more and plan your visit here: https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/crafted-2025/

✨ Save the date! On Sat 13 Dec, 10am–5pm, The Millennium Gallery will be filled with festive cheer as the Ukrainian Christmas Market returns! ✨ Planning for the event is underway, applications for stalls are open and we're arranging hands on activities and performances! Celebrate a Ukrainian Christmas with folk songs and live performances, handmade gifts, authentic food, hands-on workshops and lots more! We expect this to be a popular event, so we are asking visitors to pre-book a ticket to guarantee your entry. Visitors who don’t book a ticket are still welcome to come and drop in, but please be aware you may need to wait a little longer at busy times. Suggested donation £3, and don't forget your donation will be doubled at no extra cost to you thanks to our Double the Donation, Double the Difference campaign! 🔗Find out more here: https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/ukrainian-christmas-market-2025/