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Nicknamed ‘The Steel City’, Sheffield was one of the UKs leading industrial cities during the industrial revolution. Today, it is a vibrant, diverse city nestled on the border of the Peak District. It is rich in history, art, and music and has undergone extensive redevelopment in recent history: it is now estimated that two thirds of the area is taken up by green space.
Being so close to the Peak District National Park, Sheffield will likely have higher pollen counts than the rest of the country, especially if the wind is coming in from the West.
Not to worry; our helpful guide on hayfever friendly things to do in Sheffield should help you survive the pollen season!
Like any city, Sheffield is home to tree, grass and weed pollen, which are the main causes of hayfever symptoms.
Due to it's recent redevelopment, it is now estimated that there are 2 million trees in the area, giving it more trees per person than any other city in Europe. These trees will be a mix of native and exotic trees, cinluding birch, pine, oak, cedar and redwood. The more well-kept parks tend to contain large grassy spaces, whereas wilder woodlands and grassy spaces will also contain plenty of weeds.
All of these species combine to give a pollen season that can start as early as February and extend into September.
Luckily for many, Sheffield city centre has few parks to worry about. However, the cumulative effect of the surrounding green spaces, including the Peak District, may mean that you may still find pollen in the city centre.
To the East of the City, just across the railway, greenery begins to appear in huge numbers around Park Hill and Norfolk Heritage Park. The Broomhall area, though mostly residential, is full of greenery, with tree lined streets and gardens containing huge leafy trees.
There are 80 public parks in Sheffield and 650 other green and open spaces. Some of the most notable parks in the city include:
Sheffield is one of the UK’s largest cities, with a greater population than Liverpool, Manchester and Bradford. This means that there is always plenty to do in Sheffield.
You’ll find plenty of things to keep you occupied just by wandering around the city centre, but to help you out, here are some ideas to get you started:
Our hayfever products such as Pollinosan tablets and Pollinosan nasal spray can be found in a number of outlets across Sheffield – or you can buy online!
Our hayfever products can usually be found in Holland & Barrett which can be found near the Moor Market and the Orchard Square Shopping Centre. Alternatively, our products are also stocked in a number of independent stores. The only independent stockist in Sheffield is Wicker Healthfoods on Norfolk Street.
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A.Vogel Pollinosan Hayfever Eye Drops contain hyaluronic acid (from vegetable source) and can be used for quick relief of red and itchy eyes due to hayfever. Suitable for contact lense users.
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