Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park to host two-day event as part of Heritage Open Days

Worsbrough Mill invites visitors to experience the rich history of one of Barnsley’s most treasured heritage sites during the Heritage Open Days on Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14 September, from 11am to 3pm.  

This free, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to explore the historic mill and discover its fascinating past through a variety of engaging activities and exhibitions.  

Guided tours of the Mill will run across both days, led by our knowledgeable staff, showcasing one of the oldest mills in the UK.  

Barnsley-born singer songwriter Tom Masters will also be performing throughout both days, plus there will be a special film tent that will showcase rare and newly uncovered footage of the historic mill.  

There will be a wide range of STEM inspired, family-friendly activities being run by Amazelabs on the Saturday, so visitors of any age can enjoy learning about the science behind the mill. On Sunday come and speak to our Barnsley Archives team to see some unique artefacts related to the mill.  

In addition, local history societies will also be running an event at the Worsbrough Miners Welfare on Saturday 13 September which will showcase local insights to the history of the area.  

Cllr Robin Franklin, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture, said: “We are excited to showcase Worsbrough Mill as part of the Heritage Open Days. It’s a great opportunity for people of all ages to come down and experience the wonderful history of the mill and is particularly special for us to continue the celebrations as part of Worsbrough Mill’s 400th anniversary.” 

For more information about Heritage Open Days, please visit Worsbrough Local History Days.  

To learn more about what’s happening across all our museums this autumn, visit the Barnsley Museums website. [Home (Barnsley) | Barnsley Museums]