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The Archives & Research team at Wentworth Castle Gardens are looking for leads to help them research the lives and activities of the estate workers of the past. Have you anything that could help us?  Many youths from local families … Continue reading →

The new facility will make the attraction more accessible and inclusive for visitors.  Elsecar Heritage Centre, the well-loved heritage attraction, has recently installed a Changing Places toilet facility to cater for the needs of disabled visitors, making the site more … Continue reading →

Schools from across the borough came together for an inspiring night celebrating Fusion’s Arts Award Explore Programme at Horizon Community College.   As part of Fusion’s Festival of Joy, close to 300 children completed their Arts Award journey thanks to support … Continue reading →

The Cooper Gallery is thrilled to announce that they have been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums, Family Friendly Museum Award 2024 in the Best Accessible Museum category.  This is in recognition of their efforts to make the gallery welcoming … Continue reading →

9th July 2024  12pm – 4pm  The Eldon Street HSHAZ project is coming to an end, and we want to celebrate the achievements and the legacy of the project with the people of Barnsley and beyond with a day of … Continue reading →

Historical documents from Gawber Primary School are now available to view in Barnsley Archives.  Barnsley Archives and Local Studies, based in Barnsley Town Hall and part of Experience Barnsley Museum, has added fascinating documents relating to Gawber Primary School to … Continue reading →

Vibrant and colourful artworks made from recycled furniture will travel around Barnsley raising a smile this summer.  Barnsley based artists, Lenny and Whale, will be bringing their latest exciting project ‘Sanctuary of Colour’ to six locations across the borough during … Continue reading →

A familiar monument found in the gardens of Wentworth Castle, which honours the achievements of medical pioneer Lady Mary Wortley, was upgraded in December 2023 to Grade II* by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, on the advice of … Continue reading →

On 21st June, Cannon Hall hosted a fabulous get together for people who either had parents or family in the Polish armed forces during the Second World War or those who live in Barnsley and have Polish heritage. The event … Continue reading →

June 8 marks the fifth anniversary of the reopening of South Yorkshire’s Grade I listed landscape, Wentworth Castle Gardens. The National Trust work in partnership with Barnsley Council and Northern College to both care for the estate and make it … Continue reading →