Tours of Portland Works
Portland Works, Randall Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 4SJ
Portland Works is a former Victorian cutlery factory in substantially original condition and a rare example of integrated cutlery works where all the manufacturing, presentation and distribution were done from this site. Considered to be the birthplace of stainless steel cutlery manufacturing, many of the original features remain, including a forge with original Victorian spring hammers and grinding wheels.
Portland Works is now owned and managed by a Community Benefit Society, which rents out workshop space and manages the restoration and maintenance of the buildings. This Grade II* listed heritage site remains a busy a working environment for small manufacturing and creative industries to this day. These modern “little mesters” include knife and tool makers, wood, metal and leather workers, artists and musicians and a gin distillery.
Tours of the site are offered and last around two hours. Please wear suitable clothing - access is tricky with lots of uneven surfaces, outdoor narrow staircases and hazards.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1030-1230
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 1400-1600
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 1730-1930
Location & directions
Portland Works, Randall Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 4SJ
- Directions:
- Portland Works can be found on the corner of Randall Street and Hill Street. Its a 2 or 3 minute walk from both Bramall Lane and London Road.
- Contact on day:
- Ayesha Heaton, General Manager 0114 275 9354
- Telephone number:
- +441142759354
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Our preferred booking is Eventbrite please Alternatively you can book by calling the office on 0114 275 9354
- Booking contact name:
- Ayesha Heaton, General Manager
- Booking telephone number:
- +441142759354
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/o/portland-works-little-sheffield-ltd-66341511443
- Booking opens:
- 01 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 10 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Access can be difficult at this grade2* listed heritage factory site. Lots of uneven surfaces, narrow stairwells and doorways and outdoor metal steps. I recommend ringing the office for a chat on 0114 275 9354 and taking a look at our Virtual tour to help judge how accessible the site is for you: https://www.portlandworks.co.uk/visiting-portland-works/ Good public transport links. Metered parking is available on neighbouring streets.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
