Plan Your Visit

Plan your journey to Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet using the Traveline website

By road
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is located just off the A621 on Abbeydale Road South, follow the signs to Bakewell from the city centre.

Parking

***Parking at the Hamlet – spring/summer 2026***

Parking is currently reduced at the Hamlet due to ongoing work by Sheffield City Council to repair the historic dam.  

Limited parking, including dedicated spaces for Blue Badge holders, is available on site on a first-come-first-served-basis.

Nearby, free on-road parking is available just 50m along Abbeydale Road South toward Dore & Totley Station, and further reasonable priced parking is available at Millhouses Park, just a 5-minute walk away. 

As a courtesy to our neighbouring community, please avoid parking on the residential roads opposite the Hamlet as this can block access, particularly for larger vehicles and the Emergency Services.

During all other times:

There is free visitor parking for up to 30 vehicles and 2 accessible parking spaces.

There is reasonably priced parking at Millhouses Park, just a 5-minute walk away.

There is also parking available on the wider sections of Abbeydale Road South.

We politely request that visitors do not park on Sherwood Glen (opposite the Hamlet) as this can result in obstructions for emergency services.

By rail
The nearest station is Dore located 0.5 miles along Abbeydale Road South, S7 2QW.

By bus
Visit https://travelsouthyorkshire.com for a journey planner and timetables.

Bus links to Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet are: 97/98 Dore/Totley and 218 Sheffield/Bakewell.

Toilets and baby-change facilities are available at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Your neighbourhood café, Joni is open at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet seven days a week, 9am – 4pm. Don't miss their signature breakfast, brunch, lunch & speciality coffee. Walks-ups are very welcome, but to guarantee your table you can pre-book here 

Food & drink is not permitted in the Hamlet’s historic buildings, but picnics are welcome in our outdoor areas.

Sheffield Museums provides a welcoming and supportive environment for breastfeeding.

Visit our accessibility page for information on accessible facilities and resources to help you plan your visit. 

We are able to welcome trained Assistance Dogs* to all areas of the Hamlet, including inside the historic buildings.

Other well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in some areas of the Hamlet grounds. Due to the nature of the site and the impact on other visitors, we’re not able to permit them into the historic buildings or into the play area. 

• If you’re visiting with a dog, please be mindful of other visitors.
• All dog waste must be picked up – please dispose of bags in the general waste bins provided.
• All dogs are welcome at the Hamlet café, Joni, and the seating are directly outside.
• We ask that all dog owners follow any guidance displayed on site during their visit.

The owner is responsible for their dog at all times. We reserve the right to ask for a dog to leave a site if its behaviour is having a negative impact on other visitors or on staff.

*You can find a helpful definition of an Assistance Dog on the Assistance Dogs UK website 

We've created a Sensory Map to identify the sensory areas of the Hamlet and help you prepare for your visit.

The map can be downloaded here. 

Handheld, non-flash photography for personal use is welcome at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet.

Whether you'd like to do a workshop led by our staff or just bring your class to one of our sites, we’d love to welcome you – find out more about school visits here

We offer a wide range of guided tours, talks and workshops for group visitors. Whether you're an art society, luncheon club or ESOL class we can arrange a visit to suit your needs and give you a great day out. Find out more about group visits.