Opening times
Elsecar workshops are open all year round except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Individual shops and businesses have varying opening times.
Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HJ
What's On
Find out what events & exhibitions are taking place at Elsecar Heritage Centre.
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Shopping
Visit Elsecar and discover a shopping experience like no other. A place to meet, make and create for over 200 years.
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The Ironworks
Host your event in one of the most unique indoor spaces in the North of England.
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Forging Ahead
We are very pleased to share for the first time a new vision for the historic Elsecar Ironworks site, including the re-establishment of a heritage railway and much more.
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Accessibility
Find out more information regarding accessibility at Elsecar Heritage Centre.
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Volunteering
Volunteering at Elsecar is an excellent opportunity for anyone who likes to be outdoors but also being part of busy visitor attraction.
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Elsecar Heritage Centre welcomes new changing places toilet facility
Elsecar Heritage Centre, the well loved heritage attraction, has recently installed a Changing Places toilet facility to cater for the needs of disabled visitors.
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New public art unveiled in Elsecar.
A life size horse sculpture by Patrick Murphy celebrates the history of the historic village and beauty of the Trans Pennine Trail
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Historic Engine Ready to Mark a Special Year at Elsecar Colliery
The world’s oldest steam engine still where originally built, in the heart of South Yorkshire, is ready to celebrate a special anniversary year thanks to local volunteers.
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Read our blog
Find out more about Barnsley’s stories, collections and communities.