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A Look Back on 2025
15th January 2026
2025 was a very exciting year for Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust as it was the year we celebrated our 10th anniversary, and an event was held at Barnsley College to celebrate this milestone. 2025 has been another successful year for the Trust, … Continue reading
Cannon Hall Bookshop – Donations Please!
The very popular pre-loved bookshop reopened at Cannon Hall in October and is raising vital funds to support Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens. The bookshop has been so popular over the Christmas period that some of the shelves are looking a bit empty, so we … Continue reading
Talk by Graham Ibbeson MBE and Ronnie Steele – 29th January
Barnsley Civic Trust, in partnership with Barnsley Archives and Local Studies, will be hosting a talk by sculptor Graham Ibbeson MBE and author Ronnie Steele in the Council Chamber at Barnsley Town Hall on Thursday 29th January @ 6.30pm. Born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire Graham Ibbeson MBE has been a professional sculptor since graduating from the Royal College … Continue reading
Mini Wonders at Worsbrough Mill
Calling all grown-ups with children under 5! Are you looking for a free, exciting and creative opportunity to spend quality time with your child? Mini Wonders is an engaging 8-week course to be held at Worsbrough Mill, and is designed to build relationships between children and their caregivers. If you’d like to learn … Continue reading
New exhibitions exploring mental health open at The Cooper Gallery
Just Us are proud to announce their new exhibition ‘Expressing the Walls in My Mind’, created in collaboration with young people, artist Tony Wade, and with support from Barnsley Civic. The exhibition will take place in The Cooper Gallery’s Sadler Room from Saturday 17 January to Saturday 21 March 2026. … Continue reading
Celebrating Volunteer Impact
Volunteering can be a brilliant way to meet people, learn new skills and support a great cause. Barnsley Museums have an amazing army of volunteers across all their sites, and the Trust is very proud to have been able to secure funding to support them over … Continue reading
Counting Down to Christmas
11th December 2025
With Christmas just around the corner, there’s still plenty of festive fun to enjoy at Barnsley Museums. From seasonal markets to traditional celebrations and classic Christmas storytelling, the weeks leading up to Christmas offer lots of chances to get into … Continue reading
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust celebrates 10 successful years
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust celebrated 10 years since its inception on 21st November with a dazzling event in the Open Kitchen at Barnsley College. The Trust is an independent voluntary board of nine community champions which was founded to … Continue reading
Final Free Cinema Screening at the Parkway
The final free Cinema screening event as part of the ‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ project helping combat loneliness and isolation in people across Barnsley took place last Tuesday the 2nd of December. The screening of ‘Love Actually’ at The Parkway Cinema … Continue reading
Celebrating Volunteers This Christmas
Barnsley Museums recently held their annual Volunteers’ Christmas Party at Cannon Hall Museum, bringing together volunteers from across their sites for a festive celebration. We were delighted to attend and join in recognising the incredible contribution volunteers make throughout the … Continue reading
A Barnsley Carol Reunited
Barnsley’s very own Christmas carol has returned once again – and this year it’s bigger than ever. Barnsley Museums have just released a brand-new 2025 medley of Christmas Eve (The Barnsley Carol) on YouTube, bringing together an extraordinary line-up of … Continue reading
Christmas Shopping Made Easy
Take the stress out of Christmas shopping with a journey across the Barnsley Museum sites. Discover unique finds, shop local, support culture, and make your gifting this season truly meaningful. If you’re looking for those few extra presents, why not … Continue reading
Activities for Under 5s
Finding fun, engaging, and educational activities for little ones can be a challenge, but Barnsley Museums has plenty to offer for children under five! From creative play and story time to hands-on learning experiences, there are opportunities for toddlers and … Continue reading
Exploring Monk Bretton’s 17th Century Letters Patent
Barnsley’s Archives contain some fascinating documents, and one gem that makes an appearance at many events and open days is the Grant of King James I by letters patent of the Manor of Monk Bretton to George Wood and John … Continue reading
Join Us in Celebrating 10 Years of Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust!
12th November 2025
We’re delighted to share that Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust is celebrating its 10th anniversary this November, and we’d love for you to join us in marking this special occasion. As a fundraising charity, our mission is to preserve, enhance, … Continue reading
New Co-Op Foundation Grant to Share Elsecar’s Hidden Histories
We’re delighted to announce that Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has been chosen as one of Co-Op Foundation’s causes to help us uncover and celebrate the lesser-known histories of Elsecar. Co-Op Members can now officially support Barnsley Museums and Heritage … Continue reading
Corporate Volunteering at Cannon Hall
Some of our Trustees, along with other Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council employees, recently participated in a corporate volunteering day in Cannon Hall’s beautiful parkland. It was absolutely throwing it down when we set off from home, but the weather was … Continue reading
A Festive Season to Remember at Barnsley Museums
The festive season is fast approaching, and Barnsley Museums are bringing the sparkle with a host of heart-warming events across Cannon Hall Museum and Worsbrough Mill. From traditional storytelling and festive baking to Christmas markets and Santa visits, there’s something … Continue reading
Turn Your Christmas Shopping into Free Donations
It might feel a little early to say it… but Christmas will be here before we know it! As you start thinking about gifts and festive plans, please remember to shop through easyfundraising. When you do, over 7,000 retailers – … Continue reading
Discover Barnsley’s Past
If you’re interested in history, Barnsley Archives and Local Studies are hosting a fantastic series of events celebrating the borough’s rich heritage. From fascinating talks on local landmarks and mining history to pop-up archives and hands-on sessions, there’s something for … Continue reading
Hundreds visit Cannon Hall as Barugh Green Primary School takeover!
On 23rd October, hundreds of visitors streamed through the doors of Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens as 47 young children from Barugh Green Primary School took over the running of the site for the day. The event was part of … Continue reading
Celebration Event Marked End of an Era for Friends of Cannon Hall Group
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust hosted an afternoon tea celebration for the Friends of Cannon Hall on Monday to mark the closure of the long-standing volunteer organisation. Since they were formed in 2004, they have helped with the upkeep of … Continue reading
Fusion’s War Memorial Centenary Art Competition and ‘100 Poppy Wreaths’ display
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust are very proud to be a supporter of Fusion, Barnsley’s Local Cultural Education Partnership and the work that they do. Fusion recently led a very special project with Barnsley’s Armed Forces team and BMBC’s Resilient Communities to … Continue reading
Drainage works begin at Elsecar Heritage Centre
16th October 2025
Significant improvements to Elsecar Heritage Centre’s drainage systems are now underway. This will modernise and future-proof the site, ready for potential further growth and developments. These works are essential to make sure the site functions successfully. Work started on Monday … Continue reading
