Elsecar’s hidden history revealed
Elsecar's hidden history has been the focus for expert archaeologists using high tech geophysics equipment this week. The work is part of Elsecar’s new status as a Heritage Action Zone.
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Barnsley Museums welcomes almost 1.2 million visitors
Barnsley Museums celebrated attracting almost 1.2 million visitors in 2016/17. To mark the occasion, the last visitors to arrive on Friday, 31 March were presented with a special gift from Cllr Roy Miller, Cabinet spokesperson for Place, at Worsbrough Mill Country Park.
More informationSouth Yorkshire village recognised in top ten for special heritage in England
The South Yorkshire village of Elsecar in Barnsley has been named a ‘Heritage Action Zone’ by Historic England - one of only ten places in the country to gain the special new status. This nationwide project will breathe new life into areas that are rich in uncelebrated heritage.
More informationSouth Yorkshire villages of Elsecar and Wentworth to receive funding of £1.2 million
A Partnership created by Barnsley Council and Rotherham Council, has been successful in winning a grant of £1.2 million, to deliver activities focused on the rich heritage stories of the south Yorkshire villages of Elsecar and Wentworth.
More informationNPS Group announced as the latest founding Joseh Locke Partner for Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust are proud to announce NPS Barnsley as a founding Joseph Locke partner.
More informationIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the arrival of the Elsecar Winter Festival
The Elsecar Winter Festival will be arriving to the historic village between Thursday, 24 and Sunday, 27 November. During the four free days of festive celebrations, visitors will enjoy fire installations, music, entertainment and funfair rides as well as a wide variety of shops and stalls offering unique gift ideas.
More informationHave a scarily good time at Barnsley Museums this half term
Visitors will have a frightfully good time at Barnsley Museums this half term. There will be everything from bats, baking, sketching and monster masks to lantern making, storytelling, terrifying trails and Maleficent's Halloween Ball, plus much more.
More informationJames Martin arrives at Elsecar
TV celebrity chef James Martin will be appearing at Elsecar’s Flavours Food Festival on Sunday, 23 October. The spectacular one day event will see the unique historical site of Elsecar transformed into a bustling food and drinks market, offering a wide variety of tasty treats and delicious beverages.
More informationBARNSLEY MUSEUMS REVISE OPENING HOURS
Barnsley Museums have revised their opening hours, which will see an overall increase in hours opened.
More informationElsecar by the sea sails into historic village
Visitors to Elsecar are in for a treat when Elsecar by the Sea, the village’s annual family event, arrives on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September. The fun filled family weekend brings with it a taste of the seaside. There will be lots to see and do including a community gala in the award winning Elsecar park, beer festival in Milton Hall, craft fair in The Ironworks and steam trains plus much more.
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