Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield Free entry
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Accessibility:
"There is a car park on site which is free for all users. There are 4 designated blue badge parking bays available. There is also overflow parking in Alma Street which is also free to all users. There is ramped access into the main entrance of the building, and also ramped access into the Exhibition Building. The building is wheelchair accessible and motorised scooters are permitted in public areas. A wheelchair is available to borrow. There is a lift available in both the main building and the exhibition building. There is ramped access into the café and it is wheelchair accessible. There are public toilets in the main building, and also wheelchair-accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities in both the main building and the exhibition building. Exhibits can be audio described and there is a hearing induction loop system in place. Staff do receive disability awareness and equality training. Assistance dogs are welcome."
Brief Description:
Kelham Island was formed in the 12th Century when a goit (a small artificial channel carrying water) was created to carry water from the River Don to the Town Corn Mill. In 1637 Kellam Homer set up a waterwheel and grinding workshop on the island. In 1829 John Crowley built Kelham Iron Works on the island. It was small iron foundry which built various different iron products, this was then moved to a larger premises in 1870. In the 1890 the site was bought by the City and the building were demolished to make way for a power station to provide the power for the new tram system in the city. The power station was in use until the 1930s. It is now the Kelham Island Museum which houses exhibitions ranging from iron and steel, transport and engineering. There is an opportunity to see the River Don Engine, the most powerful working steam engine in Europe. There is a café on site serving a range of food and drink. There is also space to hire for events, parties and weddings.
Further Information
Address:
Alma Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S3 8RY
Email:
Phone:
0114 272 2106
Website:
http://www.simt.co.uk/kelham-island-museum
Opening Hours:
Tue-Fri 10am–5pm
Sun 11am–5pm
Closed Saturdays
Open Mondays, 10am–5pm during Sheffield school holidays (The museum will also open on Saturdays from late autumn)
See the River Don Engine in steam 12pm and 2pm during opening
Directions:
From the North and the South. Follow the M1 to junction 34. Exit at junction 34 and take the A6109 exit to Rotherham/Meadowhall/Sheffield. At Meadowhall Roundabout take the 4th exit onto Meadowhall Road/A6109. Keep right to stay on Meadowhall Road/A6109 and continue to follow for 1.2 miles. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Brightside Lane/A6109 and continue to follow for 1.4 miles. Continue straight onto Attercliffe Road/A6109. Slight right onto Savile Street/A6109. Use the left lane to turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Derek Dooley Way/A61. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Corporation Street/A61. Turn right onto Alma Street. Turn right onto Kelham Island.
OS SK351882
Transport:
The closest railway station is Sheffield approximately 0.8 miles away. Buses operate in and around the area. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There is a café within the museum serving food and drinks. There are a wealth of attractions in Sheffield including bars, restaurants, hotels, bed-and-breakfast and self-catering accommodation, along with shopping, theatres and museums and an array of outdoor activities. There is also a visitor centre with professional tourism staff at The Winter Gardens in Surrey Street.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
New Testament Church of God, Sheffield
481 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.