Description
It is an amazing place to visit, watch wildlife and see history come alive. Discover centuries of milling, learning more about the process, following it from beginning to end. It is a unique opportunity to see history come to life. Marvel at the power of water, be intrigued by clever engineering and see flour being milled in the traditional way.
Being one of the few remaining working water mills in Yorkshire it makes it a truly unique attraction. The on-site millers produce a range of premium organic artisan flours, which are available to buy.
The Mill is set within a 240 acre country park and tranquil nature reserve, complete with reservoir, which can be explored on foot or by bicycle, and don’t forget to buy a bag of organic flour to take home! Check our website for events.
New shop, visitor space and bakery now open !
A grant received from the Culture Recovery Fund has been used to create new visitor space and shop, a new volunteer hub within a derelict historic space for the Mill’s award-winning volunteers to use, a micro bakery which will regularly sell bread made from flour milled on site and extend the very popular on-site café to enable more visitors to sit inside.
The transformed shop space is a treasure trove for budding bakers, cooking connoisseurs and wildlife enthusiasts with lots of unique and ethically sourced gift ideas on offer.
Volunteering
Barnsley Museums offer a variety of volunteer opportunities across our sites, from gardening and gallery stewarding to archival research and helping with events. Our vision is to create a world-class Arts, Museums and Archives service: one that plays an active and positive role in the life of the borough and all its communities.
Why not come along and help us maintain the country park. Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am - 12pm contact worsbroughmill@barnsley.gov.uk.
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 about this venue, please visit https://www.safeplaces.org.uk/member-schemes/barnsley/worsbrough-mill/
Opening Times
Mill open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm.
The Museum is open for pre-booked group visits all year round.
Worsbrough Country Park & Reservoir Open all year round.
Contact Details
Contact name: Some events are booking essential through Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk
Email address: worsbroughmill@barnsley.gov.uk
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Contact name: Volunteering
Email address: MuseumVolunteering@barnsley.gov.uk
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Locations
Address details:
Worsbrough Mill, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 5LJ
Other Details
Cost: Admission to the Museum and Country Park is free although some events and guided tours may charge a small entry fee. There is a donation box located within the Mill Shop.
Published: 09 August 2019