In the Welcome Hub, you can find out more about this 18th century water-powered steel scythe works and explore some of the stories behind the people who lived and worked here. Our younger visitors also have the chance to get hands-on with interactive activities inspired by the Hamlet’s history and the local natural environment, including our new Explorer backpacks.
The Welcome Hub is also home to new Hamlet Shop, full of great present ideas – pick up locally sourced gifts and Sheffield made food as well as toys, greetings cards and more.
The Welcome Hub is generously supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and thanks to National Lottery players.
Everything we do is made possible by you – please donate £5 to help safeguard and celebrate Sheffield’s rich, unique heritage
Opening Times:
Thu–Sun 11am–4pm
Closed Mon–Wed including Bank Holiday Mondays
Open as usual Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Joni, the Hamlet café is open 7 days a week, all year round
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Abbeydale Road South
Sheffield
S7 2QW
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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Thu 26 March - Sun 1 November 2026
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Continuing Display
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Continuing Display
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Experience the working waterwheel and machinery in action, see the tools of the trade and hear stories about the grinders who worked here over the centuries.
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