Author Archives: Alex

The Learning Team at Barnsley Museums has a great deal to celebrate this year having accomplished so much including being the recipients of a coveted Sandford Award.   Formal Learning and Access Officer, Ally Beckett and Learning Manager,  Jude Holland were … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums have recently uncovered a hidden gem in the form of a traditional Christmas Carol, written back in 1933 when researching the anniversary of the iconic Town Hall. Found in the Barnsley Chronicle Archives, it was written by local … Continue reading →

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who took part in a Christmas wreath-making session at Worsbrough Mill & Country Park earlier this month. Under the expert guidance of The Potting Shed Florists from Cannon Hall, volunteers created beautiful … Continue reading →

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens  Cannon Hall Museum looks absolutely wonderful decorated for Christmas; best of all, it’s absolutely free to visit!  Whilst you’re there, see if you can find all of the 12 Days of Christmas objects on … Continue reading →

Christmas Market The Christmas Market is returning to Barnsley town centre for the first time in almost ten years! The Glass Works Square will come alive with over 55 festive stalls. The market will make Christmas shopping easy with a … Continue reading →

Community Toy Swap Bring pre-loved toys that your children have grown out of and swap them for new-to-you gifts they will love! Bring a toy on the day to have free admission to the gardens. No need to book. Just … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has received funding of £40,000 on behalf of Barnsley Museums from the Know Your Neighbourhood (KYN) fund to combat social isolation and encourage volunteering across the borough, linked to the Eldon Street High Street Heritage … Continue reading →

Have you been to see the wonderful Christmas Tree in Cannon Hall’s ballroom in the past? How would you like the chance to have your very own bauble design hanging on the tree?  You could also win tickets to a family experience … Continue reading →

Thousands of museum visitors in Barnsley have been transported to a magical world inspired by Tolkien over recent weeks, providing a footfall boost in the town centre.  The Magic of Middle-earth exhibition can be seen at Experience Barnsley – the award-winning museum … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust have supported a number of conservation projects at Cannon Hall Museum over the last few months.  The latest item to be returned after conservation is a cocuswood cabinet dating to the 1670s.  Cabinets on stands like … Continue reading →