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Evening Talk: Behind the Scenes at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2QW

  • 17 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Join us to explore this nationally significant, water-powered steel and scythe works after hours and hear our most recent discoveries about this remarkable historic site.

Hear from Project Manager, Pamela Cunningham about the recent discoveries about Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet we made during our ongoing programme of improvements at the Hamlet, Embrace Abbeydale. Pamela will share what we’ve learnt during our research into the site and the people who lived and worked there.

Embrace Abbeydale is generously supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sheffield City Council and The JG Graves Charitable Trust.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:
6-7pm

Location & directions

Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2QW

Directions:
The event will take place at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet in the Francis Evans Room (this is the room next to the cafe, Joni)

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:

Accessibility details

There are 2 accessible parking bays for blue badge holders available. We welcome trained Assistance Dogs to Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. An accessible toilet is located in the toilet block adjacent to the café. The nearest Changing Places Toilet is located at Abbey Lane Public Toilet Block, Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0BR Due to the historic nature of the site, there are many rough and uneven surfaces, and many areas are only accessible by steps. If you have any particular access requirements please get in touch. You can email [email protected]

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
40
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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