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Restored Palladian Wing of Wentworth Castle from Corinthian Temple above the South Lawn
The Azalea Garden, located in the Pleasure Gardens
Stainborough Castle, a Gothic folly, located at the top of the Pleasure Gardens. Picture credit Mark Newcombe
Elsecar Kids Play Area, Barnsley
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Barnsley
Pot House Hamlet, Barnsley
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Plenty of history on the industrial revolution, with nods to engineers like Joseph Locke (1805-1860) who worked with Stephenson but made his own name building railways in the UK - Locke Park in Barnsley was donated to the people by his wife.
Wentworth Castle
Wentworth Castle Gardens provides a wonderful day out for all the family. A secret Yorkshire treasure awaits you, hidden away in green rolling hills near Barnsley, less than an hour from Leeds and Sheffield. The estate was home to the former Earls of Strafford, and captured the imagination of the nation on the BBC series 'Restoration' in 2003.
The estate extends to some 600 acres and is the only Grade 1 Listed Landscape in South Yorkshire. It offers unrivalled opportunities to view the National Plant Collections of Magnolias, Rhododendrons and Camellias, while wandering through the 40-acre Pleasure Gardens, admiring fascinating monuments and wildlife.
The Gardens will be a hive of activity until 2008 as Wentworth Castle Trust works on an ambitious 15 million pound restoration project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, which will restore the estate to its former glory. The Gardens will be open to the public during this time, and visitors will be able to witness the fascinating transformation of the Wentworth Castle Gardens and Parkland.
Cannon Hall
This stately home and grounds dates back to 1760. The house was designed by John Carr of York and was once the home of the Spencer-Stanhope family and is now a museum with specialised military exhibitions, furniture and art work. Around the house is 70 acres of parkland, which includes a walled garden also dating back to 1760, with pear trees first grown in the early 1800s. There's a Victorian Tea room as well!
Cannon Hall Museum
Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT
Telephone: (01226) 790270
Elsecar Heritage Centre
This heritage centre and craft workshop is located on the former site of the Earls Fitzwilliam Iron works and colliery. The Dearne and Dove Canal also runs through the site, and there's plenty to do including a tour of the Newcomen Beam Engine or there's ample craft workshops and specialised shopping on offer.
Or why not take the kids on the Elsecar Steam Railway which runs between Rockingham Station at Elsecar to the Hemingfield Basin on the Dearne and Dove Canal. They do Thomas the Tank Engine days and more.
Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley S74 8HJ
Telephone: (01226) 740203
(follow the signs off the M1 at junction 36)
Pot House Hamlet, Barnsley
The Pot House Hamlet is a unique Historic visitor attraction at the foothills of the Pennine Yorkshire countryside. There is much to see at Pot House Hamlet. Take a walk down the ancient wagon way alongside Silkstone Beck and feed the ducks. Bring a picnic to have on the table under the oak trees. Have a coffee, a snack, a meal or even a champagne tea for two at the Potting Shed! Alternatively, treat yourself from the ice cream parlour. See where the old water wheel used to be. Wander around the extensive plant nursery, the stylish womenswear shop, peruse the fine furnishings in the converted mill and more.
Located only 2 miles from the M1 motorway exit at junction 37. Open 7 days a week. Good access people with disabilities and adequate free car parking.
Pot House Hamlet, Silkstone Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 4JU. Tel. 01226 790441.
(see the Pot House Hamlet's weblink right for directions and more details on this superb Barnsley South Yorkshire attraction).
Attractions near Barnsley
Victorian Jubilee Museum - Victorian ephemera etc. at Taylor Hill, Cawthorne, tel: 01226 790545 for further information.
Locke Park, designated to the memory of Joseph Locke - British 19th century engineer.
Barnsley Tourist Information
Barnsley Tourist Information Centre
46 Eldon Street, Barnsley S70 2JL
Tel/Fax: 01226 206757
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