MAURICE DOBSON MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE - MAURICE DOBSON MUSEUM AND TEA SHOP

Welcome to the Maurice Dobson museum! We’re proud to display treasured artefacts left by Maurice himself, along with a selection of artefacts donated to the museum that show Darfield’s long industrial and social history.

Visit the Canon Sorby room where you’ll discover more about Darfield’s past. See our Rag and Chain Pump along with the more familiar Davy Lamp, and discover mining through the ages. We have a fantastic range of pieces and photographs that you’ll love to explore.

Guided tours are available to help you learn even more about our pieces, and we welcome groups and schools. We can even arrange for a speaker to visit your own venue to give illustrated talks on our artefacts and more. Please visit our website for more information.

Maurice Dobson Cafe

Our tea shop is open to everyone to pop in for a tea and a slice of cake!  If you are meeting family or friends, why not call into our friendly tea shop.

Surrounded by a changing exhibition of art and crafts by local people, you and your family and friends can enjoy tea and coffee and you can try our range of toast, crumpets, teacakes and homemade cakes.

What's On Wednesday 

Come along and join us every 3rd Wednesday form 1pm - 4pm for a warm welcome with friends. Homemade soup, a roll and a tea or coffee.£4.

Volunteers are needed to join our lovely team to help us with all our activities so whatever your passion, come along and join us.