Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Step into the past and explore the industry that shaped Sheffield

Immerse yourself in life at home and at work at this rural scythe and steelworks dating back to the 1700s, just a 10 minute walk from Millhouses Park and Ecclesall Woods.

During your visit you’ll be transported back through the centuries to find out all about the innovative processes and people that helped earn Sheffield’s reputation as the Steel City.

Discover the history of the Hamlet and its place in Sheffield's steel story in the new welcome hub
Imagine what it was like to live and work onsite in the Manager’s House, Worker’s Cottage and Counting House
Try out the brand new timber-framed play area for younger visitors
See the mighty waterwheels that powered the Hamlet
Explore the last complete surviving crucible steel furnace in the UK, along with the grinding hull, tilt forge and steam engine
Enjoy a tasty breakfast, brunch or lunch and the finest specialty coffee in our neighbourhood café, Joni, open seven days a week

Please donate £5 when you visit and help safeguard this jewel of Sheffield heritage.

Free Entry | Please Donate £5

The Hamlet will reopen on Thu 26 Mar – look out for more information coming soon

Opening Times (from 26 Mar):

Thu–Sun 11am–4pm

Closed Mon–Wed including Bank Holidays

Joni, the Hamlet cafe, is open daily throughout the winter

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Abbeydale Road South

Sheffield

S7 2QW

A bright future begins at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

This winter, work continues on a two-year programme of improvements at Abbeydale thanks to major funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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A young visitor tries a historic bench vice at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet.

Waterwheels

Continuing display

See the huge waterwheels that powered the works’ tilt hammers, blowing engine, grindstones and boring machinery, fed by the water from the River Sheaf through the dam.

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