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Book your snowflake now and help us fund the joy-sparking at Sheffield Children’s throughout the festive season and beyond.

Sheffield Children's Hospital Snowflakes
Snowflakes being switched on at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
Snowflakes being switched on at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

Book now to secure your snowflake this Christmas

Our snowflakes are back for 2026. Following in the roar-some footsteps of our Pride of Yorkshire trail, you can continue your support for Sheffield Children’s this Christmas by gifting a snowflake and helping us to fund the joy-sparking moments that matter.

By supporting our campaign, you’ll be helping to make a real difference for the patients and families at Sheffield Children’s throughout the festive season and beyond. In return, your snowflake will sparkle proudly on one of our sites across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, with a special name tag to celebrate your support. Together we make the difference.

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What is the snowflake campaign?

Our snowflakes are a special way for businesses, schools, community groups, and individuals to support Sheffield Children’s during the festive season.

Each year, supporters gift a sparkling snowflake, which is displayed on one of our sites across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire. In return for pledging to raise funds, your name or business is proudly displayed alongside your snowflake for everyone to see.

Since we started in 2004, our snowflakes have raised over £3.3 million, helping us support Sheffield Children’s to deliver life-changing care, comfort and new ideas to create healthier futures for children and young people.

A young boy in a white shirt is playing a game with another boy, who is wearing a black t-shirt. A nurse in a set of green scrubs is standing cheering them on.

What your support means in 2026

This year, our snowflakes are funding patient support through play. At Sheffield Children’s, the Play Specialists work closely with each ward and department, providing inpatients and outpatients with play activities to prepare, distract and relax them during their time in hospital. Your support could provide toys, games and computers, or fund play specialists to create art projects and displays with the children, creating an environment that’s as fun and welcoming as possible.  

A young boy in a white shirt is playing a game with another boy, who is wearing a black t-shirt. A nurse in a set of green scrubs is standing cheering them on.

There's still time to get your snowflake!

We’re counting down the days until bookings close, but snowflakes do tend to get snapped up! If you’ve got a favourite site or size in mind, booking early is the best way to make sure you don’t miss out.

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Our Snowflake locations

When you gift a snowflake, it will be displayed proudly at one of our locations across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, lighting up our communities in support of Sheffield Children’s.

Each site is a special part of the campaign, with its own unique sparkle and story. You can explore the locations and snowflake sizes available for 2026 below, and choose the one that feels right for you.

Once you have made your decision, simply select your preferred site on the booking form.

Sheffield Children's Hospital
Sheffield Children’s Hospital is located on Western Bank, Sheffield, directly opposite Weston Park. Each year, our iconic twinkling snowflakes light up the sides of the hospital building along Western Bank, as well as the Outpatients Department on nearby Clarkson Street. This spectacular festive display brings joy and brightness to patients, families, staff, and all who pass by. Gifting a snowflake at Sheffield Children’s Hospital is a special way to show your support and make a real difference to young patients and their families.
Becton Centre
The Becton Centre for Children and Young People is home to Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). It supports children and young people experiencing a range of challenges that significantly affect their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Located near Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre on Sevenairs Road (S20 1NZ), the building is beautifully lit by our twinkling snowflakes, which are clearly visible from the road. They bring festive cheer to both staff and patients, so those who gift a snowflake at Becton truly make a difference in more ways than one. Funds raised from this site will directly support Becton itself.
Ryegate Children's Centre
Ryegate Children’s Centre, located on Tapton Crescent Road in Crosspool (S10 5DD), supports children with complex neurological conditions. The Outpatients Department hosts daily specialist neurology and neurodisability clinics, while the Ryegate Respite Unit offers 24/7 care for children with neurological conditions. Our twinkling snowflakes proudly light up the bridge beside the respite unit, bringing festive cheer to the children, families, and dedicated staff at the centre. By gifting a snowflake here, you help fund life-changing projects and services at Ryegate, making a real difference.
Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is the future home of the National Centre for Child Health Technology. This world-class facility will be run by Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust to develop world-leading research and build new technologies to solve the biggest challenges in children's healthcare. Our twinkling snowflakes will illuminate the G1 Building on Attercliffe Common, a prime location in the heart of Sheffield’s East End and a key gateway into the city centre. It’s a powerful place to show your support for Sheffield Children’s, symbolising both innovation and community spirit.
The Moor
The Moor is a bustling outdoor shopping destination in the heart of Sheffield, with over 60 popular retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues. It’s a high-footfall area, making it a prime location for our snowflake appeal. The snowflakes are displayed in prominent positions along this busy shopping street, offering fantastic visibility to thousands of visitors each day during the festive season. It’s a brilliant opportunity to support Sheffield Children’s while lighting up one of the city’s most vibrant areas.
Sheffield City Hall
Located at Barker’s Pool (S1 2JA), Sheffield City Hall is a prominent venue right in the heart of the city centre, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and the bustling Christmas market. We’ve partnered with Sheffield City Trust since 2021 to display our snowflakes on this central landmark, making it a prime spot for individuals, businesses, and community groups to show their support for Sheffield Children’s. The snowflakes are traditionally switched on with the city’s Christmas lights, twinkling from November through December and delighting thousands of visitors.
Crystal Peaks
Crystal Peaks is located on Waterthorpe Greenway in Sheffield (S20 7PJ). It’s your one-stop destination for the latest fashion, unique gifts, entertainment, and more. During the festive season, our twinkling snowflakes are dotted around the building, adding to the magical Christmas shopping atmosphere and spreading joy to shoppers of all ages. It’s a fantastic location for businesses, schools, community groups, and individuals who want to show their support for Sheffield Children’s through our snowflake appeal, with all funds raised from snowflakes on this site going towards the nearby Becton Centre.
Chesterfield (Vicar Lane)
Located in the heart of Chesterfield, Vicar Lane Shopping Centre is home to a range of well-known high street retailers, cafés, and its own multi-storey car park, making it a popular destination for shoppers from across the region. We’re excited to bring our snowflake appeal to this location, lighting up several buildings across the centre with our iconic twinkling snowflakes. It’s a fantastic opportunity for local businesses, schools, and community groups to show their support for Sheffield Children’s while adding festive cheer to Chesterfield town centre. In Chesterfield, 3,342 patients were treated at Sheffield Children's Hospital in the final quarter of 2024.
Alhambra Centre (Barnsley)
Alhambra Shopping Centre is located in Barnsley Town Centre on Cheapside (S70 1SB) and is home to over 40 stores and places to eat. Our twinkling snowflakes can be found around the outside of the building, helping the centre sparkle throughout the festive period. It’s an ideal location for individuals, businesses, schools, and community groups in Barnsley who want to show their support for Sheffield Children’s through our snowflake appeal. In Barnsley, 2,576 patients received care at Sheffield Children's Hospital in the final quarter of 2024.
Woodseats Medical Centre
Woodseats Medical Centre and Library is located in the heart of Woodseats, in the south of Sheffield. This general practice serves over 12,500 patients and offers a full range of healthcare services. The practice plays a central role in this vibrant community, supporting local food banks whenever possible and helping to deliver CPR training to local residents. We’re thrilled that they’ve chosen to be part of this special campaign. We can’t wait to see the snowflakes light up this fantastic building, spreading a bit of festive sparkle this December to everyone who passes by.
St John’s Owlerton
St John’s Owlerton, located in Hillsborough, Sheffield (S6 2DF), lights up Penistone Road with our twinkling snowflakes each year, in support of Sheffield Children’s during the holiday season. Their festive display brings yuletide cheer to the local community, creating a bright and joyful atmosphere. By gifting a snowflake, you not only brighten one of the busiest roads in Sheffield, but you are helping to improve the lives of young patients and are supporting vital services at Sheffield Children’s.
Woodhouse Community Hub & Library
Woodhouse Community Hub & Library, located on Stradbroke Road in the Woodhouse area of Sheffield (S13 7GD), is a welcoming space run by the community, for the community. It’s a fantastic location for local schools, community groups, and individuals who want to support Sheffield Children’s during the festive season by fundraising for a snowflake. The hub is a focal point for local activity, and the display of twinkling snowflakes adds a touch of seasonal magic that brings joy to all who visit.

Snowflake dash

Are you a school or group looking to fundraise for your snowflake? Take on our Snowflake Dash! This fun and active fundraising challenge gives pupils the chance to get moving, compete with their classmates and help raise money towards a snowflake for Sheffield Children’s.

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Book your snowflake today

Booking your snowflake is easy! Just fill out the form and choose how you’d like to pay:

  • Pay online – You can make a secure payment instantly using Stripe.
  • Pay by invoice – Once you've submitted your form, we'll send you an invoice so you can pay at your convenience.
  • Fundraise – Raise funds to pay for your snowflake.

Got any questions about your snowflake?

If you would like more information on booking your snowflake or would prefer to speak to a member of the Charity team, give us a call or send us an email!

0114 321 2470

Call us: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:00

Email us

snowflakes@sheffieldchildrens.org
*Crystal Peaks is now sold out*
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As the tags are displayed across various locations, we want to ensure we are respectful and sensitive to patients and their families. To support this, we kindly ask that each tag highlights who the Snowflake has been gifted from with no additional messages.

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If you have fundraised for your snowflake please submit this form and our team will be in touch with you to discuss how you wish to pay in the money for your snowflake.

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Reserve your Snowflake for 2026

You can now reserve your snowflake for 2026! If you’ve got a specific location or size in mind, let us know using the form and we’ll save your booking for you.

Bookings officially open soon, we’ll be in touch with you then to confirm your booking.

Please note, the prices shown for your chosen location are based on 2025 rates. If there are any changes for 2026, we will contact you to let you know.

Got any questions about your snowflake?

If you would like more information on your snowflake or would prefer to speak to a member of the Charity team, give us a call or send us an email!

0114 321 2470

Call us: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:00

Email us

snowflakes@sheffieldchildrens.org
Please note, the prices shown for your chosen location are based on 2025 rates. If there are any changes for 2026, we will contact you to let you know.
I am...
All snowflakes read: "A gift from..."

As the tags are displayed across various locations, we want to ensure we are respectful and sensitive to patients and their families. To support this, we kindly ask that each tag highlights who the Snowflake has been gifted from with no additional messages.

Checkboxes
Your name
Correspondence Address
We'd love to hear why you made the amazing choice to support Sheffield Children's by booking a snowflake.
Where did you hear about Snowflakes 2026?