Our reservoir is reopening following an investment of £2.4M by Barnsley Council & the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority The project has seen many improvements including essential work on the north & south banking of the reservoir. Join us in celebrating at a special event on Mon, 22 Jan -11am & 12

My first visit to the beautiful Wortley Hall yesterday. Wonderful building and fantastic grounds. A hidden gem and another great example of Barnsley’s brilliant tourism offer!

Thanks to Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust we have secured funding of £40k from the @WestenFdn for our schools & family learning programme! It will allow us to continue our outstanding offer for children, families, young people & community groups in Barnsley and beyond! shorturl.at/bhpv4

📢JOB KLAXON! This is a lovely role, working with our fabulous North team & Area Director Helen Featherstone, in any of our North offices, making a difference to heritage in all our lives. Come join us. Details below 👇 RTs appreciated

"Eldon Street is a very special place." We definitely think so! The final stage of the High Street Heritage Action Zone is now underway. Read more about it in Barnsley Chronicle this week Barnsley Council Barnsley Museums Historic England #HSHAZ #Regeneration barnsleychronicle.com/article/27361/…

We have secured funding of almost £250k from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to celebrate our industrial heritage through new volunteering opportunities, community engagement, developing new experiences & creative commissions ahead of our 400th birthday in 2025 Read more shorturl.at/dpNU7

Tomorrow is your final chance to see the Magic of Middle-earth exhibition. We have created a virtual exhibition where you can hear more from collector and curator Matt Fox experience-barnsley.com/middle_earth

Come along for a wonderful day out this Sunday and pay a visit to the Craft and Makers Market. Looking for that special gift? Browse a fabulous collection of makers, bakers, crafters and much more. For more information, please visit cannon-hall.com/whats-on/littl….

Wonderful to welcome the Lord Lieutenant, the Mayor and other dignitaries this evening to celebrate the launch of our fantastic Brian Wildsmith exhibitions at Experience Barnsley Museum Barnsley Museums The Cooper Gallery Barnsley Council

Really important set of workshops focusing on understanding what culture means to those who live and work in Barnsley.

Thanks to generous support from Historic England we can repair a section of the 18th century brick wall that surrounds our kitchen garden. This project is part of ongoing efforts to preserve and enhance our very special gardens shorturl.at/qDNZ0

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LYR and Simon Armitage closing out the Hay Festival, starting with pieces inspired by the Eldon Street HAZ. What a treat!!

Be Head of Learning and Research Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Dosh: £50k Deadline: 1 July artsjobs.org.uk/jobs/44847

Fantastic opportunity to come and play a pivotal role in the award winning Barnsley Museums team, working with the brilliant Lynne Minett. Please share.

A pleasure to welcome Neil Mendoza and officers from Historic England to Eldon Street HAZ and Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens today. The projects demonstrate the critical role heritage can play in the regeneration of our Borough. We look forward to continuing the close working relationship with HE.

Up on the roof at the stunning Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens Barnsley Museums Barnsley Council to have a look at the roof. About to begin Department for Culture, Media and Sport funded £800K #MENDfund essential grant repair work. Such an important fund - let's hope it carries on Arts Council England - museums need this help.

Really pleased to be part of the launch of the South Yorkshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership this morning. Great to see so many colleagues from both the private and public sectors at Magna in Rotherham celebrating the region’s tourism sector. #SYLVEP Barnsley Council

Look what’s coming to Town on Thursday!! 60km of route in the Borough and then the finish in Barnsley town centre. Fan zone open from late morning. #TourOfBritain #Barnsleyisbrilliant Barnsley Council Barnsley Events