# Elsecar Heritage Centre

> Official website Set within the attractive 18th century conservation village of Elsecar, Elsecar Heritage Centre is a unique family attraction and a working hub of industry with workshops, galleries, cafes and the world renowned Newcomen beam engine.

Elsecar Heritage Centre is made on the site of industrial workshops dating to the 1800s therefore the charmingly restored historical buildings now house a great little antique centre, specific art workshops, and exhibitions of Elsecar's past, so it's a great visit to just take the grandparents along while you hit the more active bits with you as they possibly can potter around some of that! You may also drive the vapor railway which is ideal for all many years to check out the assortment of old fire engines.Just outside the centre is Elsecar Park having its enjoyable array of adventure play equipment for 3 to 10s, plus there are lakeside walks with ever-hungry ducks to feed, a sizable well sandpit that is prepared both pitch and putt and crazy golf courses for a traditional family competition (carry on, mum!).There's also a selection of art workshops, tea-rooms for the caffeine and fizzy repairs, seasonal special activities for kiddies and school vacation tasks within the Ironworks, plus Elsecar Heritage is additionally the best location to access the Trans Pennine Trail.On exactly the same site you will find Playmania, an inside activity and celebration area centre and double level playframe with ball pool, slides, soft sport court and an area for young children with rockers and soft construction materials. That is managed individually but effortlessly accessed and it's really on a daily basis that is great in the event that climate decides it is not your friend!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Barnsley, Barnsley, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.elsecar-heritage.com, or call +441226740203
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-XWTDm1-G36WE/elsecar-heritage-centre

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Accessible
- Family
- People

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Elsecar Heritage Centre?

Elsecar Heritage Centre is in Barnsley, Barnsley.

### What activities does Elsecar Heritage Centre offer?

Elsecar Heritage Centre lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Elsecar Heritage Centre have?

Elsecar Heritage Centre lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Elsecar Heritage Centre?

Experiences listed near Elsecar Heritage Centre on HolidayFox include Playmania, The Wentworth Mystery Treasure Trail, Wacky Warehouse - Marquis, Pirates Cove Indoor Play Centre and RSPB Old Moor.

### How do I book Elsecar Heritage Centre?

Elsecar Heritage Centre doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.elsecar-heritage.com, or call +441226740203.


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