Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is an intriguing eighteenth century industrial works that has many unique features and attractions. Originally called Abbeydale Works, it was one of the largest water-powered sites on the River Sheaf, and the tremendous water wheels can still be seen today in all their glory. The main products of Abbeydale works were agricultural scythes, but many other edge tools were made too, including grass hooks and hay knives. At Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet you can see waterwheels, tilt hammers, a grinding hull and the only intact crucible steel furnace surviving in the world today. The site is a Grade 1 Listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

The Works Gallery at Abbeydale is a public exhibition area with displays and activities for you to find out more about the Hamlet. Object and photograph displays, together with interactives, CD-Rom and research folders with extra information provide something for everyone. There is plenty to touch and handle, and Braille labels on all of the object and interactive displays.

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is open to the public from Sunday 8 April to Sunday 7 October 2007 at the following times, and all year round for pre-booked school and group visits.

Monday to Thursday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday 11.00 am to 4.45 pm
(closed Friday and Saturday)

Admission prices:
Adult £3.00 Concessions £2.00 Accompanied Children FREE
Free access to Hamlet Café and Gift Shop.