Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

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.

Imagine what it was like to live and work onsite in the Manager’s House, Worker’s Cottage and Counting House
See the mighty waterwheels and picturesque dam 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 cuppa and a catch up in our café, Joni at the Hamlet

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Venue Details

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Address

Abbeydale Road South
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S7 2QW
England

Links

Telephone

  • 0114 272 2106

Entry Charges

Free admission.

Discounts Offered

  • Museums Association
 
  • Venue Services
    • Braille information and/or interpretation
    • Direct teaching services for schools
    • Events and resources for children and families
    • General audio-guide available
    • Guided tours
    • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
    • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
    • Pre-booking service for groups
    • Primary school education service available
    • Secondary school education service available
  • Venue Facilities
    • Cafeteria
    • Education facilities available
    • Facilities for private functions and events
    • Meeting room available
    • Parking for coaches
    • Parking for disabled available
    • Picnic area
    • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
    • Shop
    • Study facilities

At a glance

Abbeydale Road South
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S7 2QW
England

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