What to Do

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is a beautiful setting for a day out. As well as the fascinating buildings and features of the site, there are activities and facilities to add to the enjoyment of your visit.

Information panels around the site will help you find your way around and tell you more about the people who worked at Abbeydale and the jobs they carried out. We also have a handheld audioguide available free of charge which will give you a wealth of information about the site.

We also have Activity Trials for our younger visitors.

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.

You could also combine your visit to the site with one of our Living History Sundays

If you are bringing a group of people, we can arrange a tour of the site for a small fee. Please contact us in advance to arrange this.

Free access is available to the Gift Shop and Café at Abbeydale.