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Worsbrough Mill invites visitors to experience the rich history of one of Barnsley’s most treasured heritage sites during the Heritage Open Days on Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14 September, from 11am to 3pm.    This free, family-friendly event offers a … Continue reading →

Pear Day returns to Cannon Hall Museum on Sunday 21st September from 10am to 4pm, bringing with it a much-loved celebration of the estate’s heritage pear varieties. Set against the stunning backdrop of Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens, the … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums has a programme of events over the coming weeks that offers something for everyone to enjoy.  On 12th September the Barnsley Archives and Local Studies team will be in Royston as part of their travelling Pop-Up Archives. Staff … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust are very proud supporters of Fusion, Barnsley’s Local Cultural Education Partnership.  As part of their work, Fusion has been collaborating with Wombwell Park Primary School on the Wee Beasties of Barnsley project. Pupils have been … Continue reading →

We’re delighted to share that the free cinema screenings at Parkway Cinema Barnsley, part of the ‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ project, are back by popular demand!  The project, which aims to combat loneliness and social isolation in people across Barnsley, is … Continue reading →

Cannon Hall will be celebrating the annual Pear Day in the walled garden on 21st September.    Pears have been grown for thousands of years and are considered one of the most exciting of all tree fruits, resulting in the cultivation … Continue reading →

As part of the year-long celebration of Worsbrough Mill’s 400-year anniversary, Catherine Roebuck (Visitor Services Assistant) has been delving into the history of the mill and the people who worked there.  ‘Trouble at T’Mill’ is used nowadays as a humorous … Continue reading →

We’re delighted to celebrate the latest release of visitor data and national rankings from Visit England and the South Yorkshire STEAM report, showcasing Barnsley as a vibrant and thriving tourist destination.   In Visit England’s recent published data, Cannon Hall Museum, … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has been delighted to continue to help with the conservation of items in the museum collection, and the latest item to benefit has been a fabulous painting of ‘Cawthorne Church from the Park’ by a … Continue reading →

There is still plenty of fun to be had this summer with Barnsley Museums, with activities running right through the holidays for families to enjoy.  The Great Museum Quest continues until 31 August, inviting children to pick up a free … Continue reading →