Elsecar Heritage Centre Events

Forthcoming Events at the Elsecar Heritage Centre 2008:- 

• 29th November onwards    Christmas at the Clare White Gallery                                                    Launch of the Christmas exhibition with the opportunity to explore the gallery shopping experience at your leisure, away from the hustle & bustle of the High Street.  Exhibits for sale will include a wide range of high quality artworks & hand-crafted bags, jewellery, pots, ceramics, paintings, etc.                                                                                                                           11am to 5pm    Free admission    Tel: 01226 741817    www.clarewhitegallery.co.uk

• 29th onwards November   CBHive Gallery 'Present'                                                                        First annual 'selling' exhibition offering the best in contemporary art, craft & design from around the Yorkshire region.                                                                                                             Gallery open Thursday to Sunday, 12noon to 4pm.               Free admission                              Tel: 01226 743122          www.hivegallery.co.uk

December 

•  6th    South Yorkshire Hound Dog Show
  Championship dog show featuring some of the best Hound Dogs in the North of England.  (No dogs allowed unless in competition).
  Tel: 01909 731565

• 7th    Northern English Setter Society Dog Show
  Featuring full championship judging of the best English Setters in the North.
  (No dogs allowed unless in competition).
  Tel: 07711 411280

• 11th/12th    Santa Workshops at Playmania                                                                            Come & visit Santa's workshop to make & post your special letters to Father Christmas.    Booking not required.        1pm to 3pm        Admission to Playmania applicable.                            Tel: 01226 744344        www.playmania.org

• 13th/14th    Christmas Craft Fair
  Take the stress out of shopping at this time of year and come along to Elsecar's annual indoor Christmas Fair, featuring a wide selection of craft & gift stalls.  With over fifty exhibitors selling products ranging from hand-made jewellery, Christmas decorations, cards, fabrics, confectionary, paintings, books, glassware, toys, gift boxes, candles, there is something suitable for everyone!  Then why not sit back & enjoy a full programme of festive music by some of the best choirs in the area on Saturday with the Waldershelf Choral Society & Thorpe Hesley Village Choir.  While on Sunday music is provided by the Barnsley Musical Theatre Group & a grand finale featuring the Barnsley Met Brass Band.  Don't miss 'What the Dickens' street performers, see the 'Lighcicles' display & watch it snow!           10am to 5pm    Adults £1/Children 50p
  Tel: 01226 740203

STOP PRESS!  Lord Mason book signing session - Saturday 13th December, 11am to 12/12.30pm

• 20th    Wedding Reception (Private Function)

• 28th    Antique & Collectables Fair
  South Yorkshires largest & best?  Featuring a varied selection of small & large items from ‘kitsch’ to pre-Victorian.
  10am to 4pm    Adults £1.50/Concessions £1
  Tel: 01226 744425    www.newcomenfairs.co.uk

• 6th/7th/13th/14th/20th/21st December - Santa Special Train Rides
  Festive fun for all the family, with Father Christmas on the Elsecar Railway. Refreshments & presents for all.
  Train depart at 11am/12.15pm/1.30pm/2.45pm/4pm
  Tickets: Adults £7.50/Children £7.50
  Telephone 01226 746746 for further details & booking information.

   

Site closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day

2009 Events

January

3rd - General Auction

Over 400 varied lots.  For further information contact BBR Auctions on 01226 745156 or via www.onlinebbr.com

4th - Antique Bottle Show

Featuring specialist traders, dealers & auction.  For further information contact 01226 745156 or via www.onlinebbr.com

11th - Antiques & Collectables Fair

South Yorkshires largest & best?  Featuring a varied selection of small & large items from ‘kitsch’ to pre-Victorian.
10am to 4pm    Adults £1.50/Concessions £1
Tel: 01226 744425    www.newcomenfairs.co.uk

February

8th - Antiques & Collectables Fair

South Yorkshires largest & best?  Featuring a varied selection of small & large items from ‘kitsch’ to pre-Victorian.
10am to 4pm    Adults £1.50/Concessions £1
Tel: 01226 744425    www.newcomenfairs.co.uk

15th - Dolls house & Miniatures Fair

Featuring specialist traders & dealers.  10.30am to 4pm.  Adults £2/Children under 12yrs 50p.  Contact 01226 754126 for further information.

17th - Victorian Classroom Experience

Go back in time & experience what it would have been like to be taught in the Victorian era, with fun interactive sessions for all ages.  Sessions at 11am & 2pm.  Adults £1.50/Children & Conc. £1, pre-booking advised.  Tel: 01226 740203

21st/22nd - Newcomen Craft Fair

Handmade crafts, live demonstrations, associated raw material suppliers, from woodwork to willow crafts & textiles.  10am to 4pm both days.  Admission: Adults £1.50/Conc. £1.  For further information telephone 01226 744425 or via www.newcomenfairs.co.uk

24th - Toy, Train & Doll Evening Fair

Featuring traders & dealers with products ranging from tinplate & collectable toys, die-cast, model railway, dolls, bears to modern collectables.  7pm to 9pm.  Admission: Adults £1/Accompanied Children 50p.  For further information telephone 01226 744425 or via www.newcomenfairs.co.uk

25th - Antiques & Collectables Evening Fair

Collectors evening dealing with everything from ephemera, stamps, postcards, books, mining & sport memorabilia, coins, medals, militaria, textiles, jewellery, toys, etc.  6pm to 9pm.  Admission: Adults £1.25/Conc. £1/Accompanied Children 50p.  For further information telephone 01226 744425 or via www.newcomenfairs.co.uk

 

Please note some events may not be confirmed in full & this listing is open to late changes or additions.

For more information contact the Elsecar Heritage Centre on 01226 740203 or email elsecarheritagecentre@barnsley.gov.uk.

Related Links:-

• ElsecarHeritageCentreHomepage
• ElsecarHeritageCentreBusinessesonsite
• ElsecarRailwayPreservationGroup
• Cannon Hall - Events.htm
• Cooper_Gallery_-_Exhibitions
• Worsbrough_Mill_and_Country_Park_-_Events_and_Workshops

 

Last modified on 20/12/2008