Elsecar Heritage Centre - Newcomen Beam Engine

  *External view of the Newcomen Beam Engine.

About the Beam Engine 

The Newcomen Beam Engine at Elsecar is one of South Yorkshire's finest surviving legacies of the Industrial Revolution.  It operated continuously as an efficient system of mines drainage until 1923.  The engine was designated a scheduled ancient monument in June 1972 and is still in its original operational site, which is unique amongst surviving Newcomen engines in the world. 

Opening Times & Access 

Please note that the building is not open to the public unless by prior booking, although special open days are held through the year.  Please see our events page for further details and dates.

Due to the layout of the Beam Engine, which includes steep stairs, access to the interior of the building is limited and is only suitable for children of 7 years and upwards, who must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Disabled access is unfortunatley not available inside the Beam Engine. 

Charges/Fees 

Guided tours can be arranged for groups of 10 people or more at a cost of £1.00 per person.  

Payment can be made by cheque, (payable to Barnsley MBC), or cash.  Credit/Debit cards are not accepted.  

For further information or to book a group visit then please contact the Elsecar Heritage Centre on 01226 740203 or via email at elsecarhertagecentre@barnsley.gov.uk   

Related Links:

• Elsecar Heritage Centre - Map & directions.
• Elsecar Railway Preservation Group
• Events at Elsecar
• Cannon Hall Museum .htm
• Worsbrough_Mill_and_Country_Park
• Barnsley Dearne & Dove Canal
• Further information on the Heritage Open Days

*Cylinder & water injection box

     *Guided tours