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  • Bored at home? Here are some amazing places you can still explore without leaving your sofa

    Here are 6 amazing places in & around Sheffield you probably didn’t even know existed!

    Pubs, restaurants, shops, cinemas, & cafes are all closed so what do we do now? There’s only so many times we can jog round the block before it becomes a bit… monotonous. However, thanks to the wonders of modern technology, you can now get out and explore, at least ‘virtually’. Even better, if you’ve got a VR headset, you can explore in virtual reality! Use your mouse, keyboard or touch to navigate and explore. For more info on the controls, click here.

    Caudwell’s Mill, Rowsley

    The last working turbine-driven roller mill

    Built in 1874, Caudwell’s Mill is a unique working example of an early water-turbine driven roller mill, bigger than traditional village mills but still a family business until 1978. Inside, much of the machinery dates from around the turn of the century representing the most advanced technology of the time and the forerunner of the huge factory mills that mass produce most of our flour today.

    Liv Students, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield

    You won’t believe this one until you see it with your own eyes!

    You may have seen the huge new building spring up at the bottom of Ecclesall Road on the site of the old Robins & Day Peugeot Dealership, but did you know it’s student accommodation? This block is destined to be almost fully self-contained meaning that students only have to leave to actually go to university and back. Floor 9 is the communal space which includes a gym, a cinema, a karaoke room, a cafe, a laundry, a dining room, a huge outside patio with seating, a snug, and more. At £130 per week for a studio, I’m temped to move in myself! See the following virtual tour and explore:

    The University of Sheffield (FEGTEM) Advanced Electron Microscope

    With the ability to look at individual atoms!

    The (FEGTEM) is an EPSRC-funded field emission gun transmission electron microscope here at our very own University of Sheffield. Although I spent a very interesting half-hour-or-so with Dr Ross, who explained to me in great detail how it works and showed me the incredible images it can capture, I’m afraid most of it went straight over my head! However, what I do know is that it’s quite amazing piece of kit. See for yourself:

    Upper Chapel & Channing Hall, Norfolk Street, Sheffield (opposite Head of Steam)

    A Unitarian Chapel established in 1700

    Upper Chapel in Sheffield with its long and fascinating history is a really interesting place to visit that amazingly not many people know about. Situated near the Sheffield Crucible and just a stones-throw from Fargate, why not see it for yourself via the following virtual tour:

    Royce Translational Centre (RTC)

    Europa Avenue, Sheffield

    This state-of-the-art research facility houses a very wide range of space-age machines such a gas atomiser, an electron beam melter, a plasma spheroidisator, a laser melter, an isostatic press, and a bound metal depositioner. Can you tell I have no idea what any of these really do? Luckily we added more in-depth descriptions to all the machines in this virtual tour. See for yourself:

    The Turner Museum of Glass

    Housing a comprehensive collection of nineteenth and twentieth century glass

    I bet you never even knew we had a glass museum in Sheffield! Well we do. Situated inside the Sir Robert Hadfield Building of Mappin Street in Sheffield, this small (but perfectly formed) museum is somewhere to visit on a rainy day. And if you’re interested in the history of glass, you’ll love it! Note – the museum is on E floor. Start the virtual tour then click on ‘Turner Glass Museum’ in the ‘highlight reel’ to jump straight there or use the floor selector to get there.

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  • Reasons to get a virtual tour

    Not everyone is sold on creating a virtual tour for their business but the below reasons will show you why they are definitely worth your time. 360 Virtual View are a professional virtual tour company operating in and around Sheffield, Derbyshire and the Peak District and they’ve helped many businesses showcase their properties, businesses  and showrooms using virtual tours. Don’t shy away from this technology as it can provide you with so many benefits.

    Increase the likelihood of receiving bookings

    A virtual tour allows potential customers to get a more accurate feel for what you have on offer, increasing their confidence in you and your product and making it more likely for them to visit. Google shows that businesses who have a virtual tour on Google My Business experience an average increase of 85% in on-line bookings so by helping your customers get to know you better from the comfort of their homes definitely boosts your bookings.

    Increase interactions with potential customers

    It can be difficult to engage with new customers and attract people to your business using social media and on-line tools. This is where a virtual tour comes in. Virtual tours offer an excellent, natural solution as they provide an engaging post that can be accessed by anyone and at any-time. A virtual tour generates more interest and once it’s been created and posted on-line you don’t have to do anything else but sit back while potential customers enjoy the opportunity and experience of touring your business before actually visiting.

    Showcase your business around the clock on-line

    As mentioned above, once your virtual tour is posted it is available to potential customers at their convenience. This means even when you’re closed for the day your virtual tour can still be accessed and viewed 24/7. This increased exposure helps your business sell more and gain more customers.

    Reach more customers with little effort

    Having a virtual tour available is a natural draw for people, you’ll experience an increase in the number of customers visiting your site as well as your store. A virtual tour is an interactive experience and people will like, comment and share encouraging others to take a look too. Your customer reach will naturally increase and people will find the virtual tour a more personal and inviting touch.

    Give your business a competitive edge

    By having a 360 virtual tour you can get your business displayed on Google Street View allowing potential customers to find your location and take a look around your business before actually visiting. Many people take a look at nearby businesses using Google Street View so there is no doubt this will give you a competitive edge and will generate more custom.

    Find out more

    360 Virtual View is a professional virtual tour company, working around Sheffield, Derbyshire and the Peak District. If you’re looking for a Sheffield virtual tour or would like to find out more about our stunning virtual tours then do not hesitate to contact us. 360 Virtual View offer a range of services suitable for all business types.

    Call us today on 0114 383 0711