This month, Barnsley Museums is celebrating cultural heritage from across the borough, with some venues hosting Heritage Open Days.

Heritage Open Days is a national festival held every year in September, where local communities come together to discover new cultural experiences right on their doorstep.

This year, ten venues, such as the Hemingfield Colliery and the Hoylandswaine Nail Forge, are delivering tours of the sites and offering workshops to visitors.

Throughout the month, Barnsley Museums will encourage people to visit local cultural sites in their community, which are all part of Barnsley’s rich history and heritage.

On Wednesday, 11 September, Barnsley Museums are hosting a Barnsley Heritage Connects virtual coffee morning, open to anyone who wishes to share their favourite memories or find out about the latest heritage updates in their area.

On Sunday, 15 September, the team at Worsbrough Mill are offering tours to visitors and encouraging them to share their views and ideas for telling the mill’s story.

Sharing these stories of the borough’s past is part of an ongoing project, Barnsley Heritage Connects, supported by the Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, where grassroots cultural groups and venues are championed and celebrated.

Thanks to the sustained commitment from volunteers, Barnsley’s heritage assets have been enhanced in many ways, making them attractive places to discover for everyone.

Cllr Robin Franklin, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting Heritage Open Days this month. It’s a great initiative that encourages everyone to learn something new about local history and heritage by embracing and experiencing new cultural experiences where you live. Thanks to the hard work of our team, volunteers, and partners, the borough’s cultural destinations have been improved and preserved for generations to come. We are committed to continue supporting and enhancing these vital areas for all to enjoy.” 

For more information about Heritage Open Days, please visit barnsley-museums.com/BarnsleyHeritageConnects.