Heritage at the Hamlet: Celebration Day

We’re getting ready to reopen Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet for the spring – now with a brand-new shop, play area and displays. To mark the occasion, we’ll be putting on a range of activities and demonstrations for everyone to enjoy.

On the day, you’ll be able to see heritage craft skills in action through a series of demonstrations including glassmaking, weaving, blacksmithing, edge tool grinding and more.

Then delve into the history of the site with guided tours from our team of volunteers – exploring all things Abbeydale, from waterwheels and workers to scythe-making and the story of the site.

You’ll be able to get stuck in with rag rug making and paper weaving in our fun family activity, and take a trail to explore the Hamlet further!

Plus, there will be performances to enjoy, games to play, and plenty to keep you entertained.

You’re welcome to come at any point during the day, but as it’s a small site, we’re asking people to pre-book your ticket so that we can handle visitor numbers. Numbers are particularly limited on the guided tours, so please book these in advance through Eventbrite – just scroll down on the ticket page to add them to your order. Each tour lasts around 20 minutes.

Please note, we expect this to be a busy event, so only accessible parking will be available on site. We encourage visitors to travel by public transport. Free on-road parking is available on Abbeydale Road South, just a couple of minutes walk from the Hamlet – as always, as a courtesy to our neighbouring community, please avoid parking on the residential roads opposite the Hamlet as this can block access, particularly for larger vehicles and the Emergency Services. You can see more information about getting here on our website website.

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