What's On

Exhibition: Stories of Childhood

Experience Barnsley Museum

Exhibition: Stories of Childhood

Explore, reminisce and play! From christenings to cricket, samplers to school hats, toys and teddies, discover over a hundred years of growing up in Barnsley. 

Introducing Culture Companions

Cooper Gallery

Introducing Culture Companions

In this mini exhibition, founding member of the group, Ron, shares photographs of his journey to the group and his companions that make Thursday mornings special.

10 Years of Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust Display

Barnsley Archives and Local Studies

10 Years of Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust Display

To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, Barnsley Archives have created a display which showcases some of the items that have been purchased or conserved thanks to the generous donations of supporters of the Trust.

Orienteering Trail

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Orienteering Trail

Explore Wentworth Castle Gardens in a new way with our orienteering courses.

Beginners’ Running group

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Beginners’ Running group

Meet like-minded people and build up your fitness in the beautiful surroundings of Wentworth Castle Gardens.

House Tours at Wentworth Castle - Jan & Feb

Wentworth Castle Gardens

House Tours at Wentworth Castle - Jan & Feb

Take a peek inside the grand house at the centre of the estate on a select number of volunteer-led tours through Wentworth Castle.

Pop-up Archives - Wombwell

Wombwell Library

Pop-up Archives - Wombwell

Join the Archives and Local Studies team when they visit the library to ask your questions about local and family history.

Teeny Time Travellers - January to March

Experience Barnsley

Teeny Time Travellers - January to March

Held on Fridays during term time, our little adventurers have the chance to play, explore, make, share stories and sing. There are plenty of toys to play with and there is a different themed activity each week. Snacks are provided.

Exhibition: Straight A's - John Ledger

The Cooper Gallery

Exhibition: Straight A's - John Ledger

The Straight A’s exhibition offers a deeply personal look into the adult life of Barnsley born artist, John Ledger, told through five powerful themes: Anxiety, Anorexia, Alcohol, Ageing, and Art.