Elsecar Heritage Centre

Johnny James, Managing Editor

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Elsecar Heritage Centre

Wath Road, Barnsley, S74 8HJ
01226740203
  • Monday10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Wednesday10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Thursday10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Friday10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Saturday10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Sunday10:00am - 4:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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Elsecar Heritage Centre is a much-loved place to visit in Barnsley, with independent shops and cafes, artist and maker studios, antiques centre, exciting events programme, tasty cafes, beer tap with beautiful walking and cycling routes, award-winning park, nature reserve and reservoir nearby.

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