Barnsley
Properties and events in Barnsley
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Barnsley Civic - Historic Eldon Street entrance re-opening event
Barnsley's only grade II listed building will officially re-open after closing its doors in 1998.
Bullhouse Chapel
This simple chapel that has met for independent Christian worship since 1692
FOWC: Making Connections
Who inspired Wombwell's street names? When did the town bid farewell to its trams, buses, and railways? Buckle up, time travellers! We're diving back into the past to unveil Wombwell's fascinating history!
Hemingfield Colliery
Visit this surviving Victorian colliery site. Sunk for Earl Fitzwilliam in the 1840s as Elsecar Low pit, it worked the Barnsley seam until 1920 when the site was converted into a pumping station. Now a scheduled monument protected by volunteers.
Hoylandswaine Nail Forge
Discover the last working nail forge in England, and the only nail forge in Britain, with its original hearth and chimney. The building dates from the 19th century and was still producing nails in the 1940s.
St Leonard's Church Wortley
Explore the church and churchyard. The church dates from 1753 and contains monuments and memorials to the Wortley family (the Earls of Wharncliffe). The church tower will be open for guided tours to see the bells and a demonstration of bell ringing.
Worsbrough Local History Days
Two-day history event celebrating Worsbrough's rich industrial and social heritage. There will be several exhibitions and family friendly activities as well as short wellbeing heritage walks.