There are many factors to consider when looking for a Sheffield House to let in the UK. Perhaps you want to be close to your place of employment, your church or your children's schools. But for many people, proximity to major shopping districts is very important. Here's some information about shopping in Sheffield and its environs from The Letting Company. Meadowhall Centre Many houses to rent in Sheffield are centrally located near the Meadowhall Centre. This is a major shopping venue that includes over 270 stores. The inception of Meadhowhall is interesting, since it was built on the site of one of the steelworks that sustained Sheffield in its industrial heyday. When it opened, Meadowhall had a floor area of 1.5 million square feet. It is the 6th largest shopping centre in the UK. Be sure to ask your Sheffield letting agent to show you some flats in neighbourhoods near Meadowhall. This amazing shopping venue is spread over 2 levels and includes local retailers as well as better-known national stores like Marks and Spencer, Boots, Debenhams, Miss Selfridge, House of Fraser and New Look. You'll also find clothing and shoes from fine designers like Hobbs, Ted Baker, Karen Millen, Primark, Boots and Next. Most property to let in Sheffield isn't far from this world-class shopping venue. Crystal Peaks Crystal Peaks was Sheffield's largest shopping centre until Meadowhall was built in 1987. Although Crystal Peaks is significantly smaller than Meadowhall, it nonetheless features 75 High Street retailers and well-known fast food restaurants. Retail outlets include Topshop, JJB, Burton, Next and WH Smith. A unique feature of Crystal Peaks that makes it worth visiting is its 100-stall indoor market. There are also 2 supermarkets, Iceland and Sainsbury's. Just nearby is another shopping venue, the Drakehouse Retail Park with major stores and restaurants like Home Base, Sports World, McDonald's and KFC. Both Crystal Peaks and Drakehouse Retail Park are key retail complexes for those seeking a house to rent in Sheffield. Orchard Square Orchard Square is a small but intimate shopping centre designed around an open-air court. Orchard Square is convenient to many homes to rent in Sheffield and features a unique chiming clock that has moving figures. The figures depict Sheffield's heralded history as a maker of fine cutlery. Although small, Orchard Square is home to major retailers like The Body Shop, Zavvi, Clarks and Waterstone's. The TK Maxx venue is one of Orchard Square's anchors and attracts shoppers from all over the region. Restaurants include the Double Dutch Pancake Bar and Pirates Pastys. Orchard Square sits on the site once occupied by steel maker John Brown and Company, which was one of the larger steel companies in the UK prior to nationalisation. Practically any Sheffield House to let in this vibrant UK city will be close to these or other great shopping venues in the region.