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A group of adults walking along a path between a river and a low stone building. There are a number of trees on the banks of the river and a wood in the distance. A group of adults walking along a path between a river and a low stone building. There are a number of trees on the banks of the river and a wood in the distance.

© Ian M Spooner

© Ian M Spooner

The Porter Valley

Continuing Display

Shepherd Wheel Workshop

Explore the beautiful Porter Valley and discover evidence of Sheffield’s early industries along the way, including:

• Whiteley Woods Works
• Ibbotson (Upper Spur Gear) Wheel
• Holme (Second Endcliffe) Wheel
• Endcliffe Wheel

Find out how you can get involved with work of the brilliant Friends of the Porter Valley at fopv.org.uk

Opening Times

Opening Times

Sat and Sun 11am–3pm

***The workshop will close for the festive season on Sun 22 Dec and reopen on Sat 4 Jan***

Shepherd Wheel Workshop

Whiteley Woods

Off Hangingwater Road

Sheffield

S11 2YE

A body of water with a stone path that follows the edge of the water. The path leads to a small building which is surrounded by trees and vegetation.

The Porter Valley

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Step back in time at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Explore the industry that shaped Sheffield and immerse yourself in life at home and at work at this rural scythe and steelworks,  just a 10 minute walk from Millhouses Park. 

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