Worsbrough Mill and Country Park - Events, Workshops & Activities

Events, Workshops & Activities

Various events happen at Worsbrough throughout the year, from Halloween Ghost Walks to the Friends of Worsbrough Mill Christmas Carol Concert, 'Heritage Open Days' displays to Milling Demonstrations.

Look out for workshops run on site to suit differing age groups and abilities, from hedge laying to lavander bag making.

Children's Activities are run throughout the year, in the school holidays. Look out for badge making, kite making, pond dipping, bug hunt, treasure hunts and puppet making.

Events

Milling Demonstration

Coming along and watch, learn and ask questions about the traditional flour milling processes.

• Easter Monday 5th April 2010
• May Day Monday 3rd May 2010
• Spring Bank Monday 31st May 2010
• Sunday 27th June 2010
• Sunday 25th July 2010
• August Bank Holiday Monday 30th August 2010
• Sunday 26th September 2010

11am - 2.30pm FREE

Friends of Worsbrough Mill Museum & Country Park

Christmas Carol Concert

Sunday 20th December 2009
3-5pm
Featuring Worsbrough Brass Band, Glass Blowing Demonstrations, Wreath Making, A MarkMark Production, Mulled Wine & Mince Pies, Plus Much, Much More.
Admission FREE

WINTER CONSERVATION DAYS 2009/10

THE FRIENDS OF WORSBROUGH MILL MUSEUM & COUNTRY PARK NEED YOU!
Suitable old work clothes, sturdy boots and gloves would be ideal.
All other safety equipment and tools will be provided as required for the work undertaken.

Conservation sessions run from 10am to 12noon

OCTOBER – WEDNESDAY 7th & 21st
NOVEMBER – WEDNESDAY 11th & 25 th   
DECEMBER – WEDNESDAY 9th & 16th
JANUARY – WEDNESDAY 6th & 27th
FEBRUARY – WEDNESDAY 10th & 24th
MARCH – WEDNESDAY 10th & 24th

IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER WORK INSIDE THE FLOUR MILL WILL BE UNDERTAKEN
VOLUNTEERS AGED BETWEEN 16 & 100 WELCOME
Due to the nature of work undertaken we regret we cannot accept children under 16 years of age for these conservation sessions.
MEET OUTSIDE THE MILL SHOP NEXT TO THE PICNIC BENCHES

For more information phone: 01226 774527

Children's Activities 

Aimed at children from 4-11years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All the following children’s activities are drop in sessions 11am – 2.30pm (unless other times stated).

• Halloween Pumpkin Hunt - FREE
  Saturday 24th - Saturday 31st October 2009

How to find us

Off junction 36 M1 follow the brown signs.

From Stairfoot Roundabout follow the brown signs and Worsbrough.

From Barnsley follow the signs for Worsbrough A61

Frequently asked questions

Q: Where are your events advertised?
A: Local press, radio, locally displayed posters, events calendar, leaflets, web site.

 

For further information

For further information or to obtain a leaflet about Events, Workshops & Activities, please contact;

Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park
Worsbrough Bridge
Barnsley
S70 5LJ

Telephone/Fax: 01226 774527

Email: Worsbrough Mill

Last modified on 21/10/2009