Venue Description

Set within the attractive conservation village of Elsecar, Elsecar Heritage Centre is a unique family attraction and a working hub of industry. With a nearby park, canal-side walks and access to the Trans Pennine Trail, Elsecar Heritage Centre is a fascinating day out for all the family. Visitors to Elsecar Heritage Centre will find an interesting variety of individual craft workshops, artist studios, antique centres and exhibitions alongside a children’s indoor play centre, cafe and a historical steam railway. The restored ironworks and colliery workshops are also home to Elsecar Visitor Centre which houses a small exhibition about Elsecar’s past.

Accessibility

Doors operated by a push pad to enter the Visitor Centre Centre is accessible via ramp Lift to learning space Visual story for visitors to the site Portable hearing loop available at the desk in the Visitor Centre Wheelchairs available to borrow for the duration of your visit Some picnic benches are wheelchair accessible

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.elsecar-heritage.com/accessibility

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.barnsley-museums.com/accessibility/access-vision

Awards List

Sandford Award for Heritage Education

Toilets

There are two accessible toilets at Elsecar

Staff

Some staff have Makaton and Audio description training

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Dogs can exercise along the Transpennine Trail which runs through Elsecar

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls can be provided for dogs Dogs can toilet on the Transpennine trail or around the Heritage centre - we ask visitors to clean up after their dogs