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Visitors were bowled over by the latest free exhibition to arrive at Experience Barnsley. ‘Dickie Bird: My Life in Cricket’ celebrates the life, times and achievements of one Yorkshire’s most famous sportsmen. On display for the first time, between Saturday … Continue reading →

Children from Cawthorne school will be one of the first groups to take part in a specifically developed activity at the Cooper Gallery, which has been inspired by their current exhibition, Picasso Linocuts. On Wednesday, 15 February, the children aged … Continue reading →

A unique document, crucial to Barnsley’s past, will be on display in Experience Barnsley for the first time from Monday 30 January 2017. The 13th century Charter Roll, recording Barnsley being granted a market, is a fascinating piece of the … Continue reading →

It is hoped people will don Santa suits and take part in the first ever Barnsley Museums Heritage Trust Santa Dash on Saturday, 3 December. People of all ages are invited to take part in the 200m dash, which begins … Continue reading →

It was a memorable occasion for the Cooper Gallery this week, as His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, KG paid a visit. His Royal Highness was there to take a guided tour of the newly extended gallery and view … Continue reading →

Talented Yorkshire artists and makers are selling unique and individually made items at an exclusive exhibition in the newly transformed Cooper Gallery until Saturday, 24 December. Up until Christmas Eve the stunning gallery space will be filled with beautiful gift … Continue reading →

Chilling tales of unspeakable horror will be uncovered on the Worsbrough Mill ‘Witching Hour’ interactive ghost walks. Taking place between Friday, 28 and Monday, 31 October, those brave enough to take part will be guided around one of Barnsley’s most … Continue reading →

Visitors will have a frightfully good time at Barnsley Museums this half term.  There will be everything from bats, baking, sketching and monster masks to lantern making, storytelling, terrifying trails and Maleficent’s Halloween Ball, plus much more. Experience Barnsley will … Continue reading →

TV celebrity chef James Martin will be appearing at Elsecar’s Flavours Food Festival on Sunday, 23 October. The spectacular one day event will see the unique historical site of Elsecar transformed into a bustling food and drinks market, offering a … Continue reading →

This October half-term, visitors to Experience Barnsley will be treated to a new and exciting redisplay about Barnsley Football Club. On display will be objects and memorabilia which reflect the clubs historic milestones, including their promotion to the Premiership in … Continue reading →