But the city has plenty of indoor activities and attractions to occupy you today despite the bad weather – here are ten of the best suggested by Tripadvisor.
1. 2. Sheffield Lyceum Theatre
The ornate Lyceum theatre reopened in 1990 and now serves as a venue for touring West End productions, as well as locally produced shows. It is part of the Sheffield Theatres complex with the neighbouring Crucible Theatre and the Crucible Studio. Photo: Marisa Cashill
2. 3. National Emergency Services Museum
The National Emergency Services Museum on West Bar, is located in one of Yorkshires first purpose built combined Police, Fire and Ambulance Stations in the centre of Steel City.Opened in 1983 with just two Fire Engines and a few small exhibits the museum has grown and grown year by year. Now with thousands of exhibits and 26 exhibition areas, around 45 vehicles on display and not forgetting many more exhibits and vehicles currently in storage ready to be displayed . Photo: Jpimedia
3. 4. Sheffield Winter Garden
Described as an "oasis of peace", the Sheffield Winter Garden boasts tropical plants and a calming atmosphere away from the business of the nearby city. Surrey Street, Turdor Square, Sheffield, S1 2LG Photo: Steve Ellis
4. 5. Kelham Island Museum
Found on a man made island, Kelham Island Museum is over 900 years old. It has interactive galleries that tell the story of what it was like to live in Sheffield during the Industrial Revolution. Kelham Island, Sheffield, S3 8RY Photo: Andrew Roe