Wander around the city of Sheffield and admire a quintessentially British city, or enjoy local hospitality in towns like Barnsley, Chesterfield and Doncaster. 

From botanical gardens to fantastic restaurants and local neighbourhood haunts, living in South Yorkshire offers you a range of things to do and see no matter your tastes. 

Visit the Peak District National Park to experience some of the UK's best open spaces, get cultured at the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield or spend a day out at the Calypso Cove Waterpark near Barnsley.

Sample an eclectic mix of restaurants in South Yorkshire. The towns and cities feature a range of pubs, from gastro options to traditional inns, while restaurants offer dishes to suit all tastebuds, such as British, modern European or Indian cuisines.

Sheffield is the place to be for nightlife and has several clubs and bars open until the early hours, such as Code and The Viper Rooms. You will also find plenty of entertainment in towns like Doncaster and Chesterfield.

The Peak District National Park is great for hikes and has some of the best sights in the UK. Stanage Edge is another place to experience the great outdoors in South Yorkshire, while Canklow Woods near Rotherham has plenty of trails for you to explore.

Help to Buy: Equity Loan is a government-backed scheme enabling first-time buyers to get the keys to a new-build home. You only need a deposit of 5%, with the government providing an equity loan of up to 20% of the purchase price. The remaining 75% is covered by a mortgage. Subject to eligibility, terms and conditions.

You must buy your home from a homebuilder registered for Help to Buy: Equity Loan. After selecting the plot of your choice, you’ll pay a £200 reservation fee, at which point you will receive free mortgage advice. A specialist will then help you through your application.

You only need a 5% minimum deposit to buy your home in South Yorkshire with the Help to Buy: Equity Loan. The government then provides an equity loan of up to 20%.

You don’t pay interest on a Help to Buy: Equity Loan for the first five years. You start to pay interest in year six on the equity loan amount you borrowed. You can repay all or part of your equity loan at any time – a part-payment must be at least 10% of your home’s worth at the time of repayment.