Barnsley Heritage Connects

Barnsley Heritage Connects Founded by Barnsley Museums, we're a network for people who love Barnsley’s wonderful historic places

From great stately homes to dusty old pit tracks we celebrate Barnsley’s rich heritage and champion grass roots cultural groups borough wide. We organise heritage social events online and at amazing places and there’s always something new to do and learn about our shared heritage. So, if you want to find out what cultural things are happening, have a community event to promote, or perhaps you simp

ly want to share a Barnsley memory, then you have come to the right place. Please follow to find out more and also tag us in your own Barnsley heritage stories.

We can't wait to see this!The only place in South Yorkshire where you can see sections of the UK Aids Memorial Quilt...
29/05/2026

We can't wait to see this!

The only place in South Yorkshire where you can see sections of the UK Aids Memorial Quilt...

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23/05/2026

Where are we today? 🤔

Darfield All Saints are taking part in the Church Explorers Week, this Saturday 23 May 10am-3pm. Why not combine it with...
19/05/2026

Darfield All Saints are taking part in the Church Explorers Week, this Saturday 23 May 10am-3pm. Why not combine it with a trip to Darfield Museum?

Come along and explore the church and the church yard!

Lots of things for the kids to do including hunting for minibeasts, a quest and refreshing our bug hotel.

The tower will also be open (times TBC) so you can see the bells as well as guided tours and refreshments!

Diocese of Sheffield

We're causing more Medieval Mayhem at Monk Bretton Priory today.Join us for willow weaving and take part in our new heri...
17/05/2026

We're causing more Medieval Mayhem at Monk Bretton Priory today.

Join us for willow weaving and take part in our new heritage trail.

There's also knights, jesters, medieval re-enactment, music, fire breather, archery and more!

Tickets are available here: https://www.ticketsource.com/jollygoodcommunities/medieval-mayhem-2026/e-zkeqxd

Friends of Monk Bretton Priory Jolly Good Communities Barnsley Council North Area Team English Heritage Barnsley Council North East Area Team

16/05/2026
Let's hope the weather improves before the weekend!Not only is a Medieval Mayhem which we will be at with a new heritage...
13/05/2026

Let's hope the weather improves before the weekend!

Not only is a Medieval Mayhem which we will be at with a new heritage trail on 16-17 May

Barnsley Civic Trust are unveiling a new blue for Sgt David Horsfall on Saturday (see their page for more details.

Elsecar Park have the Barnsley Concert Band on Sunday at 2:30pm.

Let us know in the comments about other upcoming events

12/05/2026
There's so much happening this bank holiday weekend that it's hard to fit into one post, but we'll try!Darfield Museum i...
01/05/2026

There's so much happening this bank holiday weekend that it's hard to fit into one post, but we'll try!

Darfield Museum is open for 'Bacon Butty Saturday'
Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum is open Saturday-Monday
Barnsley Main Heritage Group have an open air concert on Sunday (see their page for how to book)
Wortley Top Forge have a Spring Event on Monday, see their Facebook for more details.

There's probably other events happening too so please let us know!

Not forgetting a visit to Barnsley Museums or a walk around Rabbit Ings Country Park Dearne Valley Country Park Group Friends of Monk Bretton Priory or Trans Pennine Trail

Let us know how you're spending the extra long weekend!

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