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***The Hamlet is currently closed until spring 2024 as we begin a two-year series of improvement works. The café, Joni, is open as usual.***
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Abbeydale Road South
Sheffield
S7 2QW
We can't wait to welcome you. Here you'll find information on how to get here and our onsite facilities.
***The Hamlet is currently closed until spring 2024 as we begin a two-year series of improvement works. The café, Joni, is open as usual.***
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Abbeydale Road South
Sheffield
S7 2QW
Plan your journey to Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet using the Traveline website
By road
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is located just off the A621 on Abbeydale Road South, follow the signs to Bakewell from the city centre.
Parking
There is free visitor parking for up to 30 vehicles and 2 accessible parking spaces.
There is reasonably priced parking at Millhouses Park, just a 5-minute walk away.
There is also parking available on the wider sections of Abbeydale Road South.
We politely request that visitors do not park on Sherwood Glen (opposite the Hamlet) as this can result in obstructions for emergency services.
By rail
The nearest station is Dore located 0.5 miles along Abbeydale Road South, S7 2QW.
By bus
Visit https://journeyplanner.travelsouthyorkshire.com for a journey planner and timetables.
Bus links to Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet are: 97/98 Dore/Totley and 218 Sheffield/Bakewell.
Toilets and baby-change facilities are available at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Your neighbourhood café, Joni is open at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet seven days a week, 9am – 4pm. Don't miss their signature breakfast, brunch, lunch & speciality coffee. Walks-ups are very welcome, but to guarantee your table you can pre-book here
Food & drink is not permitted in the Hamlet’s historic buildings, but picnics are welcome in our outdoor areas.
Sheffield Museums provides a welcoming and supportive environment for breastfeeding.
Getting Around
Sounds & Environment
A video with sound and subtitles is situated in the All About Abbeydale exhibit
As this is a working site there can be noisy machinery including a working waterwheel and blacksmith forges.
Ear defenders are available on request
Accessible Toilets (including nearest Changing Places toilet)
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
Contact Us
We want everyone to enjoy their visit to Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. If you have any particular access requirements, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help. You can email us at info@sheffieldmuseums.org.uk
We are only able to welcome Assistance Dogs to Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet.
All dogs are welcome at the Hamlet café, Joni, and the seating are directly outside.
Handheld, non-flash photography for personal use is welcome at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet.
Whether you'd like to do a workshop led by our staff or just bring your class to one of our sites, we’d love to welcome you – find out more about school visits here
We offer a wide range of guided tours, talks and workshops for group visitors. Whether you're an art society, luncheon club or ESOL class we can arrange a visit to suit your needs and give you a great day out. Find out more about group visits.
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