OEC Sheffield
WHERE
Sheffield
What it’s like
A big Sheffield event venue for live music nights, tribute acts and party bookings rather than a kids' day out.
This one's worth flagging before you book: OEC Sheffield is a large live event and function venue, built around ticketed music nights, tribute shows and table bookings rather than anything aimed at children. If you're after a family day out, this probably isn't it.
The booking system is built around adult entertainment nights. Tables seat up to 10 (a few stretch to 12), you pay a £10 per person deposit to hold seats, and the rest of the balance is due two weeks before the event. You order food in advance through an electronic pre-order form once you've booked, and they'll ask about dietary requirements there too. None of that is set up with kids in mind.
Where it does score well is access. The building has step-free entry throughout, lifts, evacuation chairs and wheelchair-accessible toilets with grab rails, plus a changing places toilet with a shower. There's disabled parking right by the entrance with drop-off points, and over 400 free spaces on site generally, so getting a wheelchair user or a buggy in isn't the issue.
Getting there without a car is straightforward too. It's about 15 minutes' drive from Sheffield Railway Station, and both tram lines and the Number 7 or 8 buses stop within a 5 to 10 minute walk at Hillsborough.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Over 400 free on-site spaces including disabled parking
- Wheelchairs
- Fully accessible with step-free entry, evacuation chairs, lifts throughout, wheelchair-accessible toilets with grab rails
- Getting there by bus or train
- 15 minutes drive from Sheffield Railway Station
- Bookings of 6 or fewer go on a shared table, not your own.
- Food is ordered in advance through a pre-order form, not on the night.
- The bar takes both cash and card.
- Overnight parking is allowed but at your own risk.
Plan your visit
Is this suitable for a family day out with children?
Not really. It's set up as a live event and function venue for ticketed nights and table bookings, not a children's attraction.
How does booking and payment work?
You pay a £10 per person non-refundable deposit to confirm, with the rest due two weeks before the event. Tickets aren't held without that deposit.
Is there parking?
Over 400 free spaces on site, including disabled bays and drop-off points close to the entrance. There are also EV charging points.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes, step-free entry throughout, lifts, evacuation chairs, wheelchair-accessible toilets and a changing places toilet with a shower.
Can I get there by public transport?
Trams on the yellow and blue lines stop at Hillsborough, a 5 to 10 minute walk away, and the Number 7 or 8 buses drop at Hillsborough Interchange.
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