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Fantastic Events at the Sheffield Motorpoint Arena

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Fabulous artists appearing at the Sheffield Motorpoint Arena in the coming months include,  JLS, Olly Murs, Noel Gallagher, Westlife, Dancing on Ice, Strictly Come Dancing, X Factor, Michael McIntyre, John Bishop and Mrs Brown Rides Again!! Our bed and breakfast is approximately 20 minutes away from the Arena and would make an ideal place to stay.

John Reilly’s new album launch at Letwell

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

John Reilly (Boy on a Dolphin) is once again performing at the wonderful intimate venue, Letwell Village Hall on Tuesday 11 October where he is celebrating the launch of his new album ‘Zebulon’ which is due to be released 24 hours before the show. Email Andy & Steph (andyswift@letwell.plus.com) or telephone 01909 540694 for tickets. Also performing in October are ‘The Old Dance School’ and in November a firm favourite at Letwell, the ‘Happy Cats’ led by singer/instrumentalist ex-Lindisfarne front man Marty Craggs. Make sure you are not dissappointed and get your tickets now as they sell out quickly.

National Trust Events Nearby

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

An Elizabethan weekend takes place on September 24th and 25th at Hardwick Hall giving an insight into the Tudor period. Hardwick Hall is approximately 15 miles away from us.

An exclusive tour of ‘Mr Straw’s House‘ near Worksop takes place on 6th and 13th October which includes seeing some areas not normally open, however, you would need to book for this event on 01909 482380.

 

Boy On A Dolphin at Letwell Village Hall

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Sheffield band Boy On A Dolphin are playing at Letwell Village Hall on 28th and 29th June.

This is an intimate venue just a mile or so down the road from Throapham House. I went to see Phil Cool and Ken Nicol there last year and had a really nice evening – and some nice red wine! Quite amazing who performs here and I look forward to going along to a few more of these events.

For more details contact the organisers on 01909 731626 or 540694.

 

Football Fans! Selco Yorkshire Masters Football at the Motorpoint Arena

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

The Yorkshire Masters Football is on Sunday 26th June. The greatest legends of Yorkshire football including stars from our very own Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United go head to head to try and win the most coveted prize in indoor football.

Teams taking part are: Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield Utd, Barnsley, Huddersfield, Leeds, Doncaster.

Come and support the local lads and support your local businesses.

Britain’s Got Talent Live at the Motorpoint Arena June 24th

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

Britain’s Got Talent Live is at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield on Friday 24th June. Tickets are available now so get booking and don’t forget to book your local accommodation! Throapham House is less than 13 miles away from the venue allowing you ample time before the event to perhaps try some local restaurants whilst you visit. Why not stay an extra night and and spend Saturday exploring some of the wonderful countryside nearby. We are less than an hour away from Chatsworth House in the beautiful Peak District and just over an hour to York.

Duran Duran in Sheffield June 4th

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

Duran Duran play live at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield on Saturday 4th June. This is the band’s first UK area tour in 7 years and is a show not to be missed.

Throapham House B&B is less than 13 miles away, just 20 minutes by car. We are ideally situated to accommodate you after your fantastic night with Duran Duran and look forward to hearing all about the concert.

Tropical Butterfly House North Anston- a fun day out

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

The Tropical Butterfly House located in North Anston (S25 4EQ) welcomes you to a world of unforgettable animal encounters. There are animals from South America, Australia , Africa, Asia and even South Yorkshire, including Prairie Dogs, which are new this year, owls, Meerkats and even a Skunk. The House offers “Animal encounters” which as the name suggest allows you to touch, feel and even hold some of the amazing animals and also falconry displays.

My Daughter often takes her children there as it really is a fun day out. There is an outdoor and indoor play area, so no matter what the weather there is always something to do.

Peter Kay, A-HA, Meat Loaf at Sheffield Arena

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Peter Kay, A-HA, Meat Loaf, Frankie Boyle, Simply Red, JLS, Peter Andre are just a few of the fabulous acts to appear at the Sheffield Motorpoint Arena this year and the Strictly Come Dancing and X-Factor tours early next year. Make sure you book your accommodation as soon as possible. If you are looking for 5 star accommodation near the Sheffield Arena, then look no further than Tbroapham House, just off junction 31 of the M1 and close to the A57 and A1. A stay at our luxury 5 star bed and breakfast will make your night out more memorable. Ann and Robert look forward to welcoming you.

Events at Sheffield Arena

Friday, June 25th, 2010

There are some fabulous acts appearing at the Sheffield Arena in the forthcoming months. The Britain’s Got Talent Live Tour 2010 gets under way on 29 June, with the Once in a Lifetime Tour 2010 the following evening 30 June starring the legendary Bay City Rollers, David Essex, Leo Sayer and The Osmonds.

Additional dates have been added to the sensational Rod Stewart tour and he will be appearing at the Sheffield Arena on 20 July.

Michael Flatley has not performed the ‘Lord of the Dance‘ since 1998 but he reprises his role as ‘Lord of the Dance’ at Sheffield on Saturday 30 October.

In November Paramore, Disney on Ice, A-Ha and Paul Weller take to the stage as do Simply Red, JLS and Peter Andre in December.

If you are looking for luxury accommodation near Sheffield Arena then look no further than Throapham House. Throapham House offers friendly, comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation approximately 20 minutes drive from the Sheffield Arena. Why not stay longer and explore what else South Yorkshire has to offer.