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Adopt a Harvest Mouse

Worsbrough Mill and Country Park is home to the tiny harvest mouse, a priority conservation species. In recent years, an area of reedbeds has been sensitively restored to create a better habitat for this diminutive mammal – weighing only as … Continue reading

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Jan van Huysum Visits 15th-19th June

We have some very special news… Image: Jan van Huysum ‘Flowers in a Terracotta Vase’ (1736-7), The National Gallery London Barnsley Markets will host the National Galleries latest touring exhibition –  Jan van Huysum Visits -which will see Van Huysum’s … Continue reading

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Worsbrough Survey

Worsbrough Mill and Country Park needs your help! They want to know what you think about the Mill and Country Park, so they can make exciting plans for the future. Fill in the survey to share your thoughts. https://surveys.barnsley.gov.uk/s/F286J6/ 

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Artists Combine To Celebrate Historic Partnership

Three art installations are coming together at Elsecar in Barnsley to mark the culmination of ambitious three-year art and heritage programme. The Great Place Wentworth & Elsecar programme delivered a range of activities, projects and festivals inspired by Wentworth Woodhouse … Continue reading

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Invasive Species: Shaping the Landscape

Invasive Species: Shaping the Landscape is an exhibition of contemporary sculpture by members of the Yorkshire Sculptors Group. The artists explore ideas around nature, humanity and control.To maintain the delicate balance between order and disorder which is characteristic of garden design, the artworks highlight … Continue reading

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Don’t miss Barnsley’s Fantastical Beasts Trail

Follow the trail through Barnsley Town Centre between May 29th and June 13th to discover eight giant willow beasts inspired by local legends. The free trail starts at Barnsley Town Hall and if you visit the Metrodome, you will find … Continue reading

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Elsecar Heritage Centre – Guided History Tours

An extraordinary story about the small Yorkshire village that became an international centre of industry. Ironworks, collieries, aristocrats, royalty and generations of villagers with achievements to be proud of all contribute to the fascinating story of Elsecar. Elsecar guided tours … Continue reading

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Hear My Voice competition sees local poets published

Forty local poets have had their work published as part of the Hear My Voice 2020 competition and will be featured alongside a new poem by Barnsley’s Poet Laureate, Eloise Unerman and seven sonnets by Ian McMIllan in a moving … Continue reading

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Cannon Hall North Range Glass

Cannon Hall is a superb example of a Georgian Estate and the North Range Glass is one of the oldest glass houses in the walled garden. There have been multiple stages of construction, starting in the 1790’s, with alterations in … Continue reading

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Barnsley Museums to re-open 17th May

Barnsley Museums are looking forward to opening their doors to you all once again next week – it’s been far too long. Experience Barnsley and The Cooper Gallery will open on Monday 17th May, and Cannon Hall Museum will throw … Continue reading

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