Bright future begins at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

One of Sheffield’s most significant historic sites, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is set to undergo a series of improvements as part of a two-year project beginning thanks to major funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The £235,000 grant will see the introduction of new interpretative materials to help visitors better connect with the site’s rich history, restoration of the Boring Shop and Blowing Engine Waterwheel, a new welcome area and shop, extended car park, new family resources including a playground, and more.

Situated on Abbeydale Road South, just a five-minute walk from Millhouses Park, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is one of six free entry sites operated by Sheffield Museums.

A major grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund, alongside further support from Sheffield City Council and the J G Graves Charitable Trust, will begin an exciting new chapter in the Hamlet’s remarkable story.

You can find full information on the planned improvements to the Hamlet, as well as updates on how you can get involved, here