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Shepherd Wheel Dam

Continuing Display

Shepherd Wheel Workshop

Stroll along the dam, which powers the waterwheel.

 

The dam is fed by water diverted from the River Porter.

Opening Times

Opening Times

Until 29 Oct:

Sat & Sun 10am–4pm

From 30 Oct:

Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays 11am–3pm

Closed 25 Dec – 6 Jan for the festive period

Shepherd Wheel Workshop

Whiteley Woods

Off Hangingwater Road

Sheffield

S11 2YE

Dam

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