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Adopt a Harvest Mouse– Worsbrough Mill
5th July 2021
Worsbrough Mill and Country Park has been recently recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in recognition of its importance as a wet woodlands habitat. We are very proud to have helped secure funding from the National Lottery Heritage … Continue reading
Hogarth to Hitchens – Great British Artists in the Cannon Hall Collection
1st July 2021
Following our successful exhibition of paintings by Dutch artists, this exhibition brings together works by British artists from the collections at Cannon Hall Museum. Themes of portraiture and landscape pictures by local and national artists ranging from the eighteenth to … Continue reading
Adopt a Harvest Mouse
28th June 2021
By adopting a harvest mouse, you will be helping us to continue with the valuable conservation work at Worsbrough Mill and Country Park which protects this crucial habitat. Adoption costs £20 and in return you will receive: Mouse soft toy … Continue reading
Jan van Huysum Visits 15th-19th June
15th June 2021
We have some very special news… Image: Jan van Huysum ‘Flowers in a Terracotta Vase’ (1736-7), The National Gallery London Barnsley Markets will host the National Galleries latest touring exhibition – Jan van Huysum Visits -which will see Van Huysum’s … Continue reading
Worsbrough Survey
1st June 2021
Worsbrough Mill and Country Park needs your help! They want to know what you think about the Mill and Country Park, so they can make exciting plans for the future. Fill in the survey to share your thoughts. https://surveys.barnsley.gov.uk/s/F286J6/
Artists Combine To Celebrate Historic Partnership
Three art installations are coming together at Elsecar in Barnsley to mark the culmination of ambitious three-year art and heritage programme. The Great Place Wentworth & Elsecar programme delivered a range of activities, projects and festivals inspired by Wentworth Woodhouse … Continue reading
Invasive Species: Shaping the Landscape
29th May 2021
Invasive Species: Shaping the Landscape is an exhibition of contemporary sculpture by members of the Yorkshire Sculptors Group. The artists explore ideas around nature, humanity and control.To maintain the delicate balance between order and disorder which is characteristic of garden design, the artworks highlight … Continue reading
Don’t miss Barnsley’s Fantastical Beasts Trail
28th May 2021
Follow the trail through Barnsley Town Centre between May 29th and June 13th to discover eight giant willow beasts inspired by local legends. The free trail starts at Barnsley Town Hall and if you visit the Metrodome, you will find … Continue reading
Elsecar Heritage Centre – Guided History Tours
26th May 2021
An extraordinary story about the small Yorkshire village that became an international centre of industry. Ironworks, collieries, aristocrats, royalty and generations of villagers with achievements to be proud of all contribute to the fascinating story of Elsecar. Elsecar guided tours … Continue reading
Hear My Voice competition sees local poets published
24th May 2021
Forty local poets have had their work published as part of the Hear My Voice 2020 competition and will be featured alongside a new poem by Barnsley’s Poet Laureate, Eloise Unerman and seven sonnets by Ian McMIllan in a moving … Continue reading
Cannon Hall North Range Glass
13th May 2021
Cannon Hall is a superb example of a Georgian Estate and the North Range Glass is one of the oldest glass houses in the walled garden. There have been multiple stages of construction, starting in the 1790’s, with alterations in … Continue reading
Barnsley Museums to re-open 17th May
11th May 2021
Barnsley Museums are looking forward to opening their doors to you all once again next week – it’s been far too long. Experience Barnsley and The Cooper Gallery will open on Monday 17th May, and Cannon Hall Museum will throw … Continue reading
Museums and Heritage 2021 Awards Shortlist
10th May 2021
It’s fabulous to hear that Barnsley Museums have been shortlisted for the Museums and Heritage Awards 2021 in the ‘Best Use of Digital’ category for their response to the Covid pandemic. The other nominees are the British Museum, London Transport … Continue reading
Newcomen Beam Engine – Elsecar Heritage Centre
7th May 2021
The Newcomen Beam Engine is one of South Yorkshire’s finest surviving legacies of the Industrial Revolution. Built in 1795 the Engine was designed to extract water from Elsecar New Colliery to allow the exploration of deeper coal seams. The Beam … Continue reading
The Stone Head Mystery
5th May 2021
The Collections Team are currently investigating a mystery stone head in the collections at Experience Barnsley. This was found on the grounds of Holyrood Catholic Church, Barnsley. The team are checking against an archive made in the 1960s by Sidney … Continue reading
Wild at Worsbrough
3rd May 2021
Wild at Worsbrough is an exciting programme of events that will run from May to September and showcase all that Worsbrough Mill and Country Park has to offer. Discover everything from our vast array of wildlife, plants and biodiversity, opportunities … Continue reading
The Collections Trust Award
12th April 2021
The Collections Trust Award highlights the often-unsung achievements of those who manage the collections that lie at the heart of all museums. This year’s Collections Trust conference will take place online on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 October 2021. This … Continue reading
Worsbrough Mill – Orchard Planting
8th April 2021
It’s been another busy week for the team on-site at Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park with the creation of a new orchard. Jenny, Catherine and Amber got stuck in and planted 17 new trees. They planted varieties that are … Continue reading
Co-Op Local Community Fund
7th April 2021
We’re delighted to announce that we have received an initial payment from the Co-Op Local Community Fund of £829.95. This will be used to provided resources for the local volunteers at Worsbrough Mill and Country Park and to improve outdoor … Continue reading
Boating returns to Cannon Hall
We’re very excited to announce that boating has returned to Cannon Hall Lakes this spring after an absence of over 70 years! The first cascade was completed in 1756 to a design by Richard Wood and created 3 lakes for … Continue reading
Cannon Hall Cottages – A New Lease of Life
5th April 2021
As part of the Parks for People project, some of the stable courtyard buildings have had a complete makeover to create 2 lovely cottages that are now available for letting to raise vital funds to help preserve Cannon Hall Museum, … Continue reading
Cooper Gallery Jigsaws
We know that many of you from all corners of the world have enjoyed doing the Cooper Gallery on-line jigsaws during lockdown. For those who also like to do a jigsaw in the flesh, we have a limited number of … Continue reading
Cooper Prize 2021
1st April 2021
The Cooper Prize 2021 is a competition that celebrates artists who were born, live or work in South Yorkshire, and this year attracted more than 380 entries. The results of the competition were announced live on-line last month, and the … Continue reading
Share Precious Memories of Cannon Hall
10th March 2021
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens, one of Yorkshire’s favourite visitor destinations for over 60 years, is asking people to share their memories of visits, happy times, favourite places and events they remember, so the Hall can share them with … Continue reading
Barnsley Museums Reopening Plans
9th March 2021
Barnsley Museums and galleries will remain closed until Monday, 17 May (dependent on national guidance) following the government’s announcement about continued national restrictions. This includes: * The Cooper Gallery* Cannon Hall Museum* Experience Barnsley Museum (also opening on Monday, 17 … Continue reading
