Harland Works Repair Cafe @ Sheffield Hackspace

Next cafe: Sunday 19th April, 2–4.30pm hosted at Sheffield Hackspace, Portland Works, Randall Street, Sheffield S2 4SJ

Bring along something broken and our volunteer fixers will help you repair it — completely free. No appointment needed, just turn up!

What to expect

We run on the 3rd Sunday of each month, 2–4.30pm. When you arrive, we'll add your item to the list and our repairers will work through it in order of arrival — so allow a little time to wait if it's busy. It's a friendly, relaxed afternoon and we'll always do our best to help.

We regularly fix:

Household electrical items (toasters, hoovers, coffee makers, printers…)
Laptops and mobile phones
Sewing and clothing repairs
Knife sharpening
Bike repairs
Wooden items

We can't fix everything, but if you're unsure whether to make the trip, feel free to get in touch the week before — by then we'll know which volunteers are coming and what skills are available. Call 07967 144230 or email info@harlandworks.co.uk.

Tip: Bring batteries, a spare bulb, or the plug if relevant, so you can test the repair on the spot!

Where to find us

We're at Sheffield Hackspace inside Portland Works, Randall Street, S2 4SJ — just around the corner from Harland Works.

A few things to know about the venue:

Access is via steep wooden stairs, so please bear that in mind if mobility is a concern
On-street parking is free on Sundays
There's no café on site, but we're happy to offer a cup of tea while you wait — and there are local cafés nearby we can point you to

It's free — but donations are welcome

Everyone is welcome and there's no charge. Our volunteers give their time for free, but we do have running costs (including £300 a year for insurance), so if you're able to leave a small donation it really helps us keep going.

2026 Dates

All sessions are Sundays, 2–4.30pm:

15th February
15th March
19th April
17th May
21st June
19th July
(no café in August)
20th September
18th October
15th November

Want to volunteer?

We're always glad to hear from people who'd like to help — whether as a repairer or helping with admin on the day. Get in touch if you're interested!

Free guide to repair places in Sheffield

Not able to make it to us? We've been putting together a guide to other places in Sheffield where you can get things repaired. Click here to request a copy by email — and if you have suggestions to improve it, we'd love to hear them.

About Repair Cafes

Repair Cafes are part of a global green movement to help people repair rather than replace. We started ours in September 2022 and have carried out around 60 repairs since — you can see the full list on our blog. We've also had some lovely press coverage in The Sheffield Tribune and The Star.