Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Worksop Road
Sheffield
S9 3TL
ABOUT
SHEFFIELD OLYMPIC LEGACY PARK – the home of world-class innovation in sport, health and wellbeing.
Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park provides a unique innovation ecosystem dedicated to sport, health and wellbeing. The Park brings together research, clinical care, education, enterprise and sport in one integrated location, creating an environment where innovation can be developed, tested and commercialised at scale.
Delivering a tangible legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Sheffield is the only city in the world outside a host city to have an Olympic Legacy Park, under a unique agreement with the British Olympic Association.
The development of Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park has been driven by Legacy Park Ltd – a partnership between Sheffield City Council, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Hallam University, NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber.
Legacy Park Ltd works in collaboration with the Park’s development partner, Scarborough Group International, to drive the long-term development of the Park as a nationally significant innovation asset focused on sport, health and wellbeing.
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC)
Sheffield Hallam University’s AWRC is a world-leading centre for physical activity research and innovation.
The AWRC integrates disciplines including sports engineering, health, robotics, computing, sport science, psychology, design and the arts. It collaborates extensively with industry, local authorities, charities and the health and technology sectors, offering access to state-of-the-art, fully instrumented indoor and outdoor laboratories.
National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (NCSEM)
NCSEM is an Olympic legacy project delivering research, education and clinical services in sport, exercise and physical activity through three hubs across England.
NCSEM Sheffield focuses on the design, implementation and evaluation of whole-system approaches to increasing physical activity and improving population health.
Its work is underpinned by world-leading research from Sheffield Hallam University and University of Sheffield, with a research hub based at AWRC that translates evidence into practical solutions for communities, health systems and industry. Innovation is driven by the needs of clinical, public and private sector partners and co-produced with local communities.
Advanced Food Innovation Centre (AFIC)
Sheffield Hallam University’s AFIC delivers problem-led, collaborative research and knowledge exchange focused on sustainable and healthier food systems.
The AFIC reflects Sheffield Hallam University’s mission to enable healthier lives through preventative health and drive future economies through knowledge exchange and enterprise.
Opening in Autumn 2026, The Spark will be home to the National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT).
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust’s NCCHT will put new healthcare technologies at the heart of service and care delivery to create a healthier future for children and young people. The NCCHT will unite expertise from academia, healthcare, industry and technology to accelerate research and innovation in children’s health. The ambition is to tackle the biggest health challenges including obesity, mental health, disease prevention, disability, cancer, and maternal and child health inequalities.
BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Located at the heart of the Park within Steel City Stadium, Stadium Workspace supports businesses shaping the future of sport, health and wellbeing.
Stadium Workspace provides tailored business support and connections into Sheffield’s innovation ecosystem, including access to investment, IP and legal expertise, alongside regular networking and community events.
Flexible options include virtual offices, co-working space, serviced offices and leased accommodation.
The Park hosts a range of accelerator programmes supporting early-stage and scaling businesses within sport, health and wellbeing sectors.
Programmes have included:
- AWRC Wellbeing Accelerator
- Child HealthTech Accelerator
- SportsTech Accelerator
These initiatives enable businesses to innovate, collaborate and grow within a live, sector-focused testbed environment.
The Park offers a range of modern venues suitable for meetings, workshops, conferences, exhibitions and multi-venue events — all embedded within a nationally recognised innovation district.
SPORT & HEALTH
English Institute of Sport Sheffield (EISS)
The EISS is one of the UK’s leading multi-sport training facilities. It includes a 200m indoor athletics track, field event facilities and multi-use sports halls.
Alongside community use, the EISS is home to the UK Sports Institute and training ground for Olympic and Paralympic teams including GB Boxing, Para Table Tennis and Para Badminton.
Ice Sheffield is one of the UK’s premier ice skating venues featuring two Olympic sized ice rinks.
It is home to British Ice Skating Academy of Dance, Sheffield Steeldogs ice hockey team and hosts numerous regional and national events throughout the year.
The Stadium features a full-size, state-of-the-art 3G pitch, covered grandstand and ancillary facilities, and is home to Sheffield Eagles Rugby League and Barnsley Women’s Football Club.
The pitch is also used by the Park’s school and college and is available for community and commercial hire during evenings, weekends and school holidays.
The Arena is the UK’s first carbon-neutral built community arena with multi-purpose sports facility and integrated Medical Diagnostic Centre.
Featuring three basketball courts the Arena is home to two professional basketball teams, Sheffield Sharks and Sheffield Hatters, Sheffield Steel netball and MLS, a major sports consultancy and event management specialist.
LivingCare Medical Diagnostic Centre
Located with Canon Medical Arena, this state-of-the-art facility, brings healthcare closer to the community. It provides services including dermatology, scanning, and physiotherapy, and is also home to the South Yorkshire Heart Centre.
The Centre also caters for elite and professional athletes, health care companies, private patients and provides NHS support by offering additional capacity and flexing to the needs of the city and local area.
EDUCATION & SKILLS
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park provides education for students aged 14–19, combining GCSEs and A Levels with technical specialisms in Computing, Health Sciences & Social Care, and Sport Science.
Through strong employer partnerships, students benefit from employer-led projects, mentoring and work placements, helping develop industry-relevant skills and strengthening the local talent pipeline.
Oasis Academy Don Valley serves over 1,200 students and works closely with Park partners through its Community Hub to enhance local engagement and broaden student opportunities.
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