A brief history
Royds Mill has been at the heart of Sheffield’s metalworking heritage since 1788, when the Read and Lucas partnership brought their precious metal refining business to the site. Under the Wilson family, it evolved into the Sheffield Smelting Company, renowned for refining metals for industry worldwide. Incorporated in 1890, the company combined craftsmanship with commercial success. Today, this legacy continues as Royds Mill Business Park is home to leading manufacturers British Silverware, Solpro Brazing and Ossila.
A look back…
The present day
Royds Mill, formerly Solpro Business Park, is now a thriving business hub in Sheffield’s Don Valley near Attercliffe. With flexible workspace and a welcoming community, some units even enjoy a bankside spot on the River Don. Royds Mill is just 2 miles from the city centre and the M1 at J34, with tram stops close by. With on-site support and space to grow, Royds Mill is the ideal base for new and expanding businesses.
Royds Mill sits amid one of Sheffield’s most exciting transformation zones. Attercliffe is on the up, set to become a vibrant, sustainable neighbourhood with space for up to 3,000 new homes and 1,500 new jobs as part of the city’s new strategic regeneration framework. The immediate area around Royds Mill is full of character, mixing Sheffield’s industrial past with riverside views and new life in the Don Valley. A stone’s throw from Royds Mill and running alongside the River Don is the Five Weirs Walk, linking the city centre to Meadowhall with picturesque paths and bridges.
Royds Mill today…
