Our home is a 3 bedroom terrace house located in Sheffield, a friendly up and coming city, uniquely located on the edge of the Peak District National Park. We live in the convenient area of Hillsborough, across from a lovely park with a playground and duck pond and within close walking distance of shops, cafés, pubs and an indoor swimming pool. We are on a tram route with regular service to the city centre and train station and have good public transportation to countryside and other cities. We have a child friendly home with activities and toys, a garden with a mud kitchen, bicycles to borrow as well as having internet access and a wood-burning stove.

Sheffield is an interesting city, referred to as England’s biggest village and containing some 250 woods, parks and gardens, it also has a rich northern industrial heritage and a culture of live music, theatre, art, restaurants and pubs. There are numerous local walks, Rivelin Valley is a family favourite, with a playground, café and wooded river path to wander and spot the stone remains of 19th century water wheels. From Sheffield there is easy access by bus or train to the Peak District National Park, one of the most beautiful areas in Britain and ideal for cycling, walking, climbing or visiting historical sites such as Peveril Castle in Castleton. Sheffield’s central location also makes it a good base from which to explore other areas of Britain, York is 1 hour by train and London 2.5 hours. We are within easy access of Manchester airport (with a direct Canada Manchester Airtransat flight available) and there is a connecting train from the airport taking you directly into Sheffield in 1.5 hours.

We’re seeking to swap our home and potentially car. We are looking for a child friendly home within visiting distance of Burlington, Ontario, where we have family. We are freelance workers, so flexible on dates, but are currently seeking a swap for Christmas 2018. Please get in touch if you think this would work for you.