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Page 1: Discover Barnsley
Page 2: Discover Barnsley

Barnsley Premier Leisure Ltd.Queens Ground, Queens Road, Barnsley S71 1AN

Registered Charity Number 1076681

Registered Company Number 3790143

For more information on Metrodome Bowling please

call 01226 730 060 or visit www.bpl.org.uk

www.bpl.org.uk [email protected] Facebook – Search BPL Barnsley Premier Leisure Twitter – Search BPL

Metrodome BowlingWhere excitement strikes!!!

Brand New 8 Lane Ten Pin Bowling Alley

Mouth-Watering Meals and Tasty Snacks

Fully Licensed Bar

Parties & Corporate Events

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Barnsley. At the heart ofSouth Yorkshire and justminutes from the M1.Packed with things to do,places to see for all thefamily and special eventsthroughout the year!Discover how the IndustrialRevolution swept the worldin centuries gone by: theindustry and innovation ofgreat ironworks, forges andmills. Explore majestichouses, rolling parks andsecret gardens. Wanderwith friends in the autumnsun.

Take in a museum or gallery.You’ll enjoy warmwelcomes, fantasticexhibitions and uncoverunforgettable stories. Enjoythe best of Yorkshire pottery,stunning Italianmasterpieces, beautifuldecorative art and muchmore.

Barnsley is the place tocome for bargains and forshopping, whatever youfancy. Explore our town

centre, bustling markets,historic market towns andthe farm shops nestled inour rolling valley and hills.There’s plenty to browseand special things to takeaway.

Into the Autumn andthrough the Winter, Barnsleynights are alive withspectacular events. Take ina performance at one ofour theatres, head intotown for special markets orenjoy stunning specialevenings across our venues.

Explore Barnsley.

Discover Barnsley.

Experience Barnsley.

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GOOD FOOD ANDA FRIENDLY WELCOME

Here at The Wortley Arms we take pride in providing a warm,friendly andwelcoming atmosphere. PRIVATE DINNERS, PARTIES AND

FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLEFOR THAT ‘SPECIAL’ OCCASSION

• Local Real Ales• Fine Dining & Gastro Pub meals

• Private Dining• Parties catered for up to 80 people

• Live music on selected nights

The Wortley Arms & Montagu’s RestaurantHalifax Road • Wortley • Sheffield • South Yorkshire S35 7DB

Tel 0114 288 8749 • Fax 0114 288 5218 • Web www.wortley-arms.co.ukJoin our mailing list for future events, details on website.

Yorkshire Sculpture ParkFREE ENTRYysp.co.uk

500 ACRES / 5 GALLERIES /CAFE & SHOP / FAMILY ACTIVITIESOpen Daily / Parking £5 / 1 mile from Jct 38, M1

Explore more of theDEARNE VALLEYfrom Old Moor Nature Reserve

FREE family entry to RSPB Old Moor

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Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens always makes for awonderful day out, with things to do and see for everyone. Itsglorious rooms are packed with fine arts and family fun.Imagine the bustles and bonnets of the Austen era as youexplore. Discover rolling parklands and beautiful gardens.Relax, wander or hideaway. It’s the perfect place for a stroll.

Cannon Hall Museum is famed for its special events. There’splenty to look forward to in months ahead. Pear Day is anunmissable part of Yorkshire’s food calendar. Join hundreds ofothers to harvest our historic pears on 25th September. FatherChristmas will be welcoming children into his magical grottoas part of a season of very special experiences at the Hall.

While you’re visiting, take time to visit Charge! The RegimentalMuseum of the 13th /18th Royal Hussars (QMO) and the LightDragoons.

Conference and events facilities available for hire.For transport details please contact Traveline on 01709 515151

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Opening times: Easter to October: Saturday to Wednesday 11am to 5pm (last admission 4.15pm) Open all year for events,weddings, conferences, school visits and guided tours.

Free admission (charge for some events)

Contact details:Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens,Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4ATT: 01226 790270 [email protected]

Location:Cannon Hall Museum is signposted off the A635only 10 minutes from the M1 motorway.Follow the brown signs from J37

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Visit our website for up and coming events throughout the year.

Wortley Hall, Wortley, Sheffield S35 7DBTelephone: 0114 2882 100

Email: [email protected] Website: www.wortleyhall.org.uk

Follow us on facebook and twitter at:www.facebook.com/wortleyhall • www.twitter.com/@wortleyhall

Holiday and Bed & Breakfast Accommodation withtraditional homemade food served all day

HOTEL, BAR, RESTAURANTSTUNNING GARDENS AND BUSINESS FACILITIES

Wentworth Castle Gardens,Lowe Lane, Stainborough,Barnsley, S75 3ET

Wentworth Castle Gardens& Stainborough Park

Online booking available visitwww.wentworthcastle.orgor call 01226 776040

Heritage Open Days8th-11th Sept.FREE parkland walks, 1.30pm(£3 car park charge)

Seeking Spirit14th & 28th Oct.Halloween – Children’s activities all weekplease check out website for full details.

Halloween – ‘Fright Night Disco’30th Oct. 6pm-8pm

Halloween – Ghost Walks31st Oct.

Bonfire5th Nov.

‘Christmas at the Castle’

Festive Gift & Craft FairSun 20th Nov. 10am-4pm

Victorian MarketFri 2nd Dec. 12noon-8pm

Santa visits!3, 4, 10, 11, 17-24th Dec. 10am-4pm

Christmas DiscoSun 18th Dec.4.30-6.30pm with a special visit from Santa(children gift included)

Discover Wentworth Lecture SeriesAll talks start at 2pm, tickets are £10 perperson to include Wentworth Cream Tea,normal garden admission and car parking.

‘The Wentworth Blackamoor andthe War of the Spanish Succession’25th Aug.

‘Historic Parks & Gardensin and around South Yorkshire’29th Sept.

‘Yorkshire in the1745 Jacobite Rebellion’27th Oct.

‘The History of the WentworthFamily in this part of the Country’24th Nov.

‘Discover Wentworth’s Deer’8th Dec.

Seed Gathering Season30th Oct.please see website for full detailsand ticket prices

History of the Parkland19th Nov.please see website for full detailsand ticket prices

Photography18th Dec.please see website for full detailsand ticket prices

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Elsecar was at the centre of the Industrial Revolutionand is now one of the most popular trips out in ourregion. Find out what the Industrial Revolution meantfor those who experienced it. Marvel at stunningarchitecture, our Newcomen type Beam Engine, takea ride on a steam train, walk along the canal, getinvolved in historic events, enjoy a concert and muchmore!

Elsecar is home to a wide variety of shops and craftworkshops. There’s always plenty to do, see andbrowse. When you arrive, pop to our new Visitor Centre.Explore the history and find out what’s happening.Take in a special event, auction, concert or gig at thenewest major live music venue in South Yorkshire too:Elsecar’s Building 21.

Opening times: 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week.Please note that the individual attractions, craft shops andbusinesses on site have their own opening/closing days andtimes. Admission times to special events may vary, pleasecontact the Centre.

Free admission (charge for some events)

Contact details: Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road,Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HJ. T: 01226 [email protected]

Location: Leave M1 Junction 36,and follow the brown Elsecar Heritage signs.

Conference and events facilities available for hire.For transport details please contact Traveline on 01709 515151

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Barnsley Town and Market provide a wonderfulatmosphere, the best produce, big-name stores andspectacular events. Discover over 300 traders sellingeverything from fresh flowers to hand-crafted jewellery.Find all the big high street names and uniqueindependent boutiques, galleries and shops. Enjoy anaward-winning coffee shop, café or restaurant. Relaxlong into the evening with a show at The Lamp Roomor The Civic.

Events take place across town throughout the yearand there are unmissable events over coming months.

Be spooked by ourHalloweenSpooktacular.Christkindlemarktmakes for anunforgettableshopping experience.Join thousands ofpeople amidst thewonderfulatmosphere andexcitement of ourChristmas LightsSwitch-On too.

DiscoverBarnsley

DisclaimerWhilst every care and attention has been taken to ensure totalaccuracy in this programme, Barnsley Council cannot acceptresponsibility for any errors, omissions, or for anyconsequences arising from the use of this programme. Pleasenote it is advisable to check all times and access requirementsprior to attending any event. In case of inclement or adverseweather conditions the content of some events may be subjectto change or cancellation.

Our AdvertisersWe gratefully acknowledge the support of all thecompanies whose advertisements appear in thesepages. Without their help we would not be able toproduce this Discover Barnsley booklet. As a reciprocalgesture we have pleasure in drawing the attention ofour readers to their announcements, but wish to makeit clear that Barnsley Council can accept noresponsibility for their products or services advertised.

BARNSLEY TOWN CENTRE

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Designed by Arts & GraphicsProduction Department,Barnsley Chronicle.T: 01226 734638

Photographscourtesy of Timm Cleasby

EWHAT’S ON

IN THE AREA

Here is just a small selectionof the many events andexhibitions taking placeacross Barnsley over thecoming months.

For information about theseand other events, places tovisit, stay, eat and shop goto www.barnsleylive.co.uk

Cannon Hall MuseumBEHIND THE MASKUntil 9 October

Cooper GalleryVAGABONDS AND KINGSUntil 1 October

Cooper GalleryJEWELS FROM BRAZIL10 September to 29 October

Elsecar Heritage Centre B21WHEATUS + SUPPORTFriday 16 September, 8pm£11.00 advance, £13 on door (plusbooking fee)

Elsecar Heritage Centre B211940’S DANCE & SUPPERSaturday 17 September, 7.30pm£15

Town CentreIMOVE ON THE STREETSSaturday 24 September

Cannon Hall MuseumPEAR DAY25 September

Town CentreCONTINENTAL MARKET29 September to 2 October

Cooper GalleryCREATION, BEAUTY, HOPE8 October to 21 January

Elsecar Heritage CentreWEDDING FAIRSunday 23 October, 11am to 5pmFree admission

Town CentreSPOOKY SPECIALIST MARKETMonday 24 to Saturday 29 October

Elsecar Heritage CentreSPOOKY FAMILY WORKSHOPS Monday 24 to Friday 28 October,between 1pm and 3pm

Elsecar Heritage Centre B21HONEY HONEY – THE ULTIMATE FAMILY SHOWSaturday 29 October 2011, 11.30am &3.30pm£15.00 adult, £12.50 child or £50.00 familyof 4 (plus booking fee)

Cannon Hall MuseumGHOST NIGHTSaturday 29 October

Town CentreHALLOWEEN HUNTSaturday 29 October

Elsecar Heritage Centre B211974 ABBA TRIBUTESaturday 29 October, 8pm£15.00 adult, £12.50 children, £50.00family of 4 (plus booking fee)

Cannon Hall MuseumHALLOWEEN GHOST WALKSMonday 31 October, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm or9pmAdults £6 Children £5

Cannon Hall MuseumFIRE & LIGHT SPECTACULARFriday 4th November

Elsecar Heritage CentreUK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCEFriday 18 November£16.00 adult/ £15 concessions (plusbooking fee)

Cannon Hall MuseumREGENCY BALLSaturday 19th November

Cooper GalleryCHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS7 November to 24 December

Cooper GalleryCHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRSaturday 26 November

Town CentreCHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ONWednesday 23 November, 6pm

Town CentreCHRISTKINDLMARKT23 to 27 November

Elsecar Heritage CentreAN INTIMATE EVENING WITH COLIN FRYFriday 2 December, 7.30pm£17.50, Concessions £16.50

Cannon Hall MuseumCHRISTMAS FAIRSaturday 3 & Sunday 4 December Cannon Hall MuseumFather Christmas, various dates, pleasecall for details

Cannon Hall MuseumSHEFFIELD FOLK CHORALEFriday 9th December

Elsecar Heritage CentreCHRISTMAS FAIRSaturday 10 & Sunday 11 December

For details about all of the Christmasevents and activities at Cannon HallMuseum, Worsbrough Mill, The CooperGallery and Elsecar Heritage Centreplease call 01226 790270 or go towww.barnsleylive.co.uk

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Elsecar Heritage Centre

Barnsley, South Yorkshire S74 8HJ

Telephone: 01226 741915

Elsecar Heritage Centre

Barnsley, South Yorkshire S74 8HJ

Telephone: 01226 741915

Eat in or out and enjoy an uplifting

experience at Brambles where you

can enjoy good food and beverages

in a relaxed atmosphere

Eat in or out and enjoy an uplifting

experience at Brambles where you

can enjoy good food and beverages

in a relaxed atmosphere

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Large parts of Barnsley Town Hall are fast beingtransformed to create Experience Barnsley, the first-everBarnsley Museum and much more. It will be an amazingplace to visit for all the family, time and time again.Discover a fascinating past: the good, difficult andincredible times which Barnsley has experienced overthe centuries. Get close to priceless treasures. Uncoveryour own family’s history, read 1000 year-old documentsand explore a new film and sound archive too.

Check out facebook/experiencebarnsley2012 to find outwhat’s happening now. There are lots of ways for you toget involved, have great fun and make history! Eventsand activities are happening across the borough fromnow until the opening next year.

Experience Barnsley will open in Summer 2012, issupported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.Call 01226 773950 or [email protected] to find out more.

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For all your card making,scrapbooking &

altered art suppliesFor help and inspiration, visit us

Tuesday – Friday 10.00 – 4.30Saturday & Sunday 10.30 – 4.30

EVENING CRAFT CLASSESEvery Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday for cardand scrapbooking. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS

NEW LINES IN STOCKExtensive range of rubber stamps, 12x12 papers and punches

including Tim Holtz, Ranger, Heros Arts, Molly Bloom, Magnolia,Martha Stewart, E K Success and much more…

See our website for further informationwww.thecraftbox.biz

MOVED TO LARGER NEW PREMISES

Unit 11e Elsecar Heritage Centre,Wath Road, Barnsley S74 8HJ

01226 350532

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The Cooper Gallery is the place to discover stunningart and enjoy lunch with friends in town. From a wealthylocal linen family, Samuel Joshua Cooper journeyedthroughout Europe collecting fine examples of art forthe people of his home town to enjoy. Experience themnow, almost 100 years since the gallery was created.

The variety of our exhibitions mean there’s alwayssomething to see and do for all the family. Find outwhat’s happening, from tours and talks to art master-classes and crazily creative family workshops.

The gallery is home to a vibrant café and beautifulcrafts to browse and buy. Take away original ceramics,prints, textiles and jewellery by local and regional artists.Meet friends and relax over lunch or coffee. Discoversome of the best art Yorkshire has to offer and awonderful place to spend time.

Opening times:Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm, Saturday: 10am to 3pm

Free admission (charge for some events)

Contact details:Cooper Gallery, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2AH T: 01226 242905 coopergallery@ barnsley.gov.uk

Location: Situated on Church Street in Barnsley town centre.

Conference and events facilities available for hire.For transport details please contact Traveline on 01709 515151

Site facilities

Toilets

NearbyParking

Baby changing

Refreshments

Induction loop

Shop

Partialdisabledfacilities

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For transport details please contact Traveline on 01709 515151

Toilets

Parking

Picnic area

Refreshments

Induction loop

Shop

Partialdisabledfacilities

Site facilities

Discover centuries of milling and bread-making atWorsbrough Mill. Marvel at the power of water, beintrigued by clever engineering and join us makingflour in the traditional way. A country park, tranquilreservoir and incredible views make Worsbrough Milla very special place. Our merry millers look forwardto welcoming you, sharing their skills and telling theirstories when you visit, or at one of our special events.

The Mill is set in over 200 acres of beautifulcountryside, parkland and reservoir. Enjoy a stroll, longwalk, a picnic or go cycling on the Trans-Pennine Trail.

Opening times:Vary throughout the year, please call for details

Free admission (charge for some events)

Contact details:Worsbrough Mill, Museum and Country Park,Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 5LJT: 01226 774527 [email protected]

Location: Worsbrough Mill is situated on the A61.From junction 36 of the M1, follow the brown signs.

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600 Huddersfield Road, Haigh, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 4DE

Tel. 01226 387619

www.theoldpostofficebarnsley.co.uk

Opening Times:Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat: Food: 12 noon – 9pm. Bar: 12 noon – late.

Tues: Food: 12 noon – 6pm. Bar: 12 noon – late.Sun: Food: 12 noon – 6pm. Bar: 12 noon – late.

The Old Post Office

Bar & Steak House

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The CivicHanson StreetBarnsleyS70 2HZ

Enquiries: 01226 327 000Online: www.barnsleycivic.co.uk

www.facebook.com/thecivicbarnsley

www.twitter.com/barnsleycivic

Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd is a registered charity.Charity No. 1129765

Did you know groups of 10 or more make savingsthroughout the building, from theatre visits, toursand welcome talks, including free tickets for grouporganisers for many of our performances!

If you’ve never organised a group visit to The Civic,it really couldn’t be simpler. To book your groupvisit, please contact the our Box Office team on01226 327 000or email [email protected]

The Snow QueenDate: Friday 2 December – Friday 09 DecemberTimes: See websiteAdults: £12Concessions: £10Children: £8

(+55 Brazil)Date: Thursday 15 September –Sunday 20 NovemberTime: DailyFree admission

An Evening With Charley BoormanDate: Wednesday 16 NovemberVenue: Assembly RoomTime: 7.30pmAdults: £15.50No concessions

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