BARNSLEY MUSEUMS - ELSECAR HERITAGE CENTRE

Elsecar is a remarkable village transformed by the Earls Fitzwilliam into a thriving centre of iron and coal. Few places in Britain have so many reminders of its great industrial age: collieries, ironworks, cottages, a canal, steam railway, schools, pubs and more, all dating back to Georgian and Victorian times.

The Earl’s Workshops are now packed with a wonderful range of independent retailers, cafés, an antiques centre and indoor children’s play centre. It is also home to The Ironworks, an exciting event space which hosts gigs, craft fairs and much more. Don’t miss the Visitor Centre with fascinating films and displays about the history of Elsecar.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, sloping hills and ancient woodlands, with plenty of paths and cycle routes to explore and enjoy, including the Trans Pennine Trail.

At the Elsecar New Colliery, see our newly restored 1795 Newcomen Beam engine - the oldest steam engine anywhere still in its original location and one of the world’s most important monuments to the industrial revolution. Enjoy a ride on the 1850 steam railway, which runs alongside.

Check our Website for information on our visiting events throughout the year.

Barnsley Safe Places

Barnsley Safe Places welcomes anyone over the age of 16 to join as a member. Anyone can feel unsafe or unsure whilst out and about if something goes wrong. The venues available in Barnsley have been trained to be welcoming and helpful to anyone and everyone. There are a variety of venues such as libraries and cafes so you can find a quiet place by yourself or get help.

For more information, visit https://www.safeplaces.org.uk/member-schemes/barnsley/elsecar-heritage-centre/