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Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust have recently provided funding, along with a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF), to help with the volunteer programme at Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens. We are very grateful to NLCF, lottery … Continue reading →

The landmark 10th edition of AND (Abandon Normal Devices) Festival is coming to Barnsley from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September, with a programme exploring how our relationship with hidden infrastructure and technology shapes everyday life.  Expect a varied programme … Continue reading →

A new display at Experience Barnsley celebrates the creativity of Culture Companions and brings some of the Cooper Gallery’s hidden gems to life.  Culture Companions, a weekly group for older people experiencing social isolation and other barriers to taking part … Continue reading →

A massive thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who have helped to maintain and create welcoming, safe spaces for everyone to enjoy at Worsbrough Mill and Country Park.  As part of this work, the brilliant Project14 group approached the … Continue reading →

The summer holidays may be coming to an end, but there’s still plenty of free and affordable activities to enjoy across Barnsley. From exploring trails inspired by Elsecar by the Sea, to getting creative with Amazelab and joining the Great … Continue reading →

A community‑led campaign is underway to bring a piece of Barnsley’s cultural heritage to the heart of British cinema and they would love your help to achieve this.  The Barnsley Kes Group, together with actor David “Dai” Bradley, are working … Continue reading →

Visitors to Wentworth Castle Gardens may be familiar with Bertie, the impressive red deer stag who returns each autumn to feast beneath two old pear trees in the parkland.  Watching Bertie stand on his hind legs and shake the branches … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has successfully won a grant of £50,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation, which will support the work of Barnsley Museums.  The funding will help Barnsley Museums’ day-to-day running, with an emphasis on enhancing education, community engagement and learning opportunities. … Continue reading →

Last month, the Fusion Arts Award Explore Ambassadors Celebration Event was held at Horizon Community College. The event brought together children and young people from schools across the borough to celebrate their achievements, creativity, and participation in the Fusion Arts Award Explore Programme 2025-26.    Barnsley Museums … Continue reading →

Entries for 2027 Cooper Prize competition are now open!  The Cooper Prize, formerly known as South Yorkshire Open Art Competition, is open to artists who are born, live or work in South Yorkshire and aims to reward and celebrate excellence and originality … Continue reading →