centre. Markets Sheffield City Centre plays host to a number of themed markets throughout the year with most taking place on Fargate, in the Peace Gardens or at Barkers Pool. Themes include Continental (European foods, crafts etc.), German (Christmas market) Italian, Tunisian and occasionally global themed markets take place. There are also farmers and crafts markets taking place throughout the year. Attractions Transport Railway Sheffield railway station lies on the edge of the city centre and is within easy walking distance of the main shopping areas. This station lies at the northern end of the Midland Main Line which begins at London St Pancras, thus affording Sheffield direct rail services to the capital and to Europe, via the Eurostar service. Direct connections to other major UK cities are also available. Sheffield station is accessed from the central zone of the city centre by Sheaf Square and Howard Street, which leads to Arundel Gate at the Heart of the City. Supertram Sheffield possesses its own tram system, known as the Sheffield Supertram. It operates on three routes, all of which run through the city centre; the Cathedral Square stop forms a focal point for operations. Coaches National Express coaches serve Sheffield city centre, accessed via Sheffield Interchange. The 560/564 service travels to London Victoria Coach Station, stopping occasionally at Chesterfield and Milton Keynes en route. Numerous other services connect Sheffield with destinations across the UK, all of which depart/arrive at Sheffield Interchange. Buses Sheffield city centre is home to Sheffield Interchange. In recent years, it has lost importance as the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive have constructed several ‘mini-interchanges’ around the city centre, to accommodate shopping and other activities for areas which are served poorly by Sheffield Interchange. However, many services depart from/arrive here and it is within a short walking distance of Sheffield station. The FreeBee, a zero fare city centre bus service, was scrapped in 2014. Road In a bid to improve the city centre's environment, several major thoroughfares which were once open to the public have been pedestrianised in recent decades; as a consequence, there are fewer options for car drivers in the city centre. The city centre is encircled by the Inner Ring Road, which connects to the Sheffield Parkway at Park Square and on to the M1 motorway. Leisure and Business Fargate Fargate is a major pedestrianised street in the heart of the city with its