BARNSLEY MUSEUMS - CANNON HALL MUSEUM PARK & GARDENS

Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT

Who we are

Visit the beautiful hall and gardens of the former Spencer-Stanhope family who lived in Cannon Hall during the 18th century. This venue is part of the Barnsley Safe Places Scheme.

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Description

Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum with outstanding fine and decorative art collections, set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens. Built for the wealthy Spencer-Stanhope family in the 18th century, you can now enjoy the sights and sounds of the past in the wonderful surroundings of the grand hall and its grounds.

You can explore the grand rooms filled with wonderful art, as well as visit below stairs and see where all the hard work happened.

What's on

Cannon Hall hold a host of exhibitions and events throughout the year for both adults and children, including gallery tours, talks, storytelling, baking and seasonal markets.

Weddings

We offer a range of beautiful venues for your wedding ceremony, from the historic Deer Shelter nestled in the heart of our parklands, to the elegant period Library or sumptuous Jacobean-inspired Ballroom. The beautifully landscaped Walled Garden is available for drinks receptions and is the perfect place to begin your celebrations.

With many years of experience producing weddings, our expert team can help and advise you at every stage of your planning. Please contact our wedding team to arrange a viewing. For further information contact weddings@barnsley.gov.uk.

Visit our website for full details and come along and join us for an enjoyable day for all the family, http://www.cannon-hall.com/

Cannon Hall Park & Museum access guide is available on https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/cannon-hall-museum-park-and-gardens

Barnsley Safe Places

This venue is part of the Barnsley Safe Places Scheme. For more information, visit https://www.safeplaces.org.uk/member-schemes/barnsley/cannon-hall-museum-park-and-gardens/


Opening Times

Cannon Hall Park and Gardens are open to the public 7 days a week apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Days. 

Museum opening times;

Easter to Christmas, Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm

School holidays Monday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm.

Closed Christmas to Easter.

Park and Gardens open all year round.


Contact Details

Contact name: Some events can be booked through Eventbrite

Email address: cannonhall@barnsley.gov.uk

Phone number: 01226 772 002


Locations

Address details:

Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT


Other Details

Cost: Admission to the museum, park and gardens is free although some events may charge a small entry fee. All Day Parking is £5 2 hours £1