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Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park are continuing the celebrations of its 400-year anniversary with an action-packed programme of family-friendly activities on Saturday, 10 May, as part of National Mills Weekend.  National Mills Weekend is an annual event where visitors … Continue reading →

Get ready to unleash your creativity this summer at Cannon Hall Museum with the exciting exhibition, Christy Keeney: Formed and Reformed, starting on Saturday, 17 May to 28 September 2025  We invite everyone—whether you’re an art lover, a family looking for … Continue reading →

On 8 May 1945 the lights on Barnsley town hall were switched back on and street parties took place across the borough.  From the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 until victory in 1945, Barnsley was deeply affected … Continue reading →

10th May 2025 11.30am – 2.30pm  As the gardens bloom into colour, enjoy uplifting music from community choirs during your visit to Wentworth Castle Gardens.  Following on from last year’s successful event, community choirs will be coming together to celebrate … Continue reading →

Step into a world of secrets, chocolate, and enchantment as bestselling author Joanne Harris returns to the story that captured hearts. Joanne Harris in Conversation promises an evening of magic and discovery, as she reveals the untold past of Vianne … Continue reading →

Funding has recently been awarded by Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust to Fusion, Barnsley’s Local Cultural Education Partnership, to enable them to expand the excellent work achieved under the Arts Award Explore programme, delivered as part of the Festival of … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums Service currently has a vacancy for a Formal Learning and Access Officer. If you think this might be the job for you, read on!    Please note that the closing date is Friday 9th May at 23.59pm, so you … Continue reading →

Would you like to help celebrate Worsbrough Mill’s 400-year anniversary through a unique creative project? There are two paid commissions available for artists working in any medium, offering a fantastic opportunity to contribute to this historic occasion. Proposals must be … Continue reading →

The popular Medieval Mayhem weekend returns to Monk Bretton’s famous Bretton Priory for its fifth year on May 17th and 18th. Monk Bretton Priory’s 12th-century remains will come alive with battling knights, jolly jesters and all manner of merriment, with … Continue reading →

You may remember in December that we wrote about the fabulous Kids in Museums Takeover Day, when the running of Cannon Hall Museum was handed over to Year 5 pupils from Carlton Primary Academy.  Facilitated by Fusion, Barnsley’s Cultural Education … Continue reading →