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Sports & Conference Centre

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre

Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber — S1 2BP

2500

Max Capacity

FROM

£5900

Per Day

4.7

5 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre is Sheffield's flagship sports and events venue, featuring Olympic-standard swimming pools, sports halls, and flexible conference facilities. Located in the heart of Sheffield city centre, the venue offers state-of-the-art equipment and versatile spaces suitable for international sporting events, conferences, exhibitions, and corporate functions. The centre combines world-class sporting facilities with modern meeting rooms and event spaces, all supported by professional event management services and excellent transport links.

Room Capacities

theatre

1200

boardroom

classroom

u shape

reception

2500

exhibition

1800

sports

2000

Pricing

Day rates from £5900

Room hire rates start from £500. Sports hall and pool hire available. Catering packages available. Contact for detailed pricing based on requirements.

Features & Amenities

Olympic Swimming Pool

Sports Halls

Conference Rooms

Free WiFi

AV Equipment

Parking

Accessible

Catering Services

Event Management

Air Conditioning

AV & Technical

Large screens

PA system

wireless microphones

projectors

LED lighting

Wi-Fi

sound systems for multiple halls

Ideal For

ConferencesSports competitionsExhibitionsCorporate eventsAward ceremoniesProduct launches

Location & Access

Sheaf Street, Sheffield S1 2BP

Sheffield railway station 0.5 miles; Sheffield Interchange bus station 0.3 miles; Regular bus services; Sheffield Supertram stops nearby; Manchester Airport 1 hour by car

On-site parking available; Additional public parking nearby in Sheffield city centre; Accessible parking spaces available

Wheelchair accessible