Bringing our heritage to life, our events and activities offer something for everyone – from fun family days out to activities for history buffs.
Medieval reenactments, exhibitions, concerts, behind-the-scenes tours, well dressings and guided walks all offer you a unique way to experience our fascinating culture and rich history. Our open weekends give you the chance to visit more than one site, to get an overall flavour of the area and see some rarely open hidden gems.
With so many fascinating sites and a wide variety of exciting events, there is sure to be something to interest you. We hope you enjoy your visit!
HERITAGE TALK - Gothic Architecture in South Yorkshire
Venue: BAWTRY Church HallDate: 9 August 2010 - 9 August 2010
South Yorkshire has masterpieces of Gothic architecture! An ancient parish church has usually undergone redevelopments through the centuries. The e....[read more]
BRASS RUBBING
Venue: KIRK SANDAL St OswaldDate: 15 August 2010 - 15 August 2010
Brass rubbing activity for children. Modest charge to cover materials. Organised by The Friends of St Oswald’s Church. The group was set up to p....[read more]
WENTWORTH OLD CHURCH TOUR
Venue: WENTWORTH Old Holy TrinityDate: 26 August 2010 - 26 August 2010
A guided tour of Wentworth’s ruined Holy Trinity church and graveyard. Learn more about the people who owned Elsecar and lived in the ‘Big House’. ....[read more]
COFFEE & CHAT
Venue: WADWORTH St John the BaptistDate: 28 August 2010 - 28 August 2010
Coffee and Chat in Wadworth Community Centre. Chance to view inside the church, have a drink, talk to friends, and even buy something from one of t....[read more]
COFFEE & CHAIT
Venue: WADWORTH St John the BaptistDate: 28 August 2010 - 28 August 2010
Coffee and Chat in Wadworth Community Centre. Chance to view inside the church, have a drink, talk to friends, and even buy something from one of t....[read more]
WOMENS INTERDENOMINATIONAL RALLY
Venue: BULLHOUSE ChapelDate: 31 August 2010 - 31 August 2010
It is the annual Women’s Interdenominational Rally which has taken place on the Tuesday after Bank Holiday Monday for 30 years or more. It includes....[read more]
ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF ART
Venue: BARNBY DUN ST Peter & St PaulDate: 4 September 2010 - 5 September 2010
Join us for our wonderful annual festival of art. Over 300 pictures from local artists on display, craft stalls, cake stall, tombola, bottle stall,....[read more]
GARDEN PARTY
Venue: WORTLEY St LeonardDate: 4 September 2010 - 4 September 2010
Join us for our church garden party. Raffle, Tombola, Plant stall, Books, Lucky Dip etc and games. Refreshments served including the Wortley Lam....[read more]
FLOWER FESTIVAL
Venue: CANTLEY St WilfridDate: 9 September 2010 - 11 September 2010
A warm welcome to everyone so please come and bring your friends to see the magnificent displays created by the ladies of St Wilfrid’s Church Flower C....[read more]
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2010
Venue: 57 venues across South YorkshireDate: 9 September 2010 - 12 September 2010
Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public....[read more]
SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Venue: FISHLAKE St CuthbertDate: 10 September 2010 - 11 September 2010
Come and explore Fishlake during our wonderful annual scarecrow festival. There will be a coffee morning in church on 11th September 10am - 12pm ....[read more]
DEARNE VALLEY Explore
Venue: 5 Heritage Faith SitesDate: 11 September 2010 - 11 September 2010
EXPLORE WITH US Sit back, relax and enjoy the countryside! Join local expert Pat McLaughlin on a guided coach tour, visiting some of our fascina....[read more]
HERITAGE TALK - Gothic Architecture in South Yorkshire
Venue: BARNBY DUN St Peter & St Paul Church HallDate: 15 September 2010 - 15 September 2010
South Yorkshire has masterpieces of Gothic architecture! An ancient parish church has usually undergone redevelopments through the centuries. The e....[read more]
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Venue: WENTWORTH Holy TrinityDate: 22 September 2010 - 8 October 2010
WENTWORTH CHURCH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010 Wednesday 22nd September at 7.00pm Thurnscoe Harmonic Male Voice Choir Thursday 23rd September at 7.30p....[read more]
MAKING SENSE OF THE STONES - Heritage Course
Venue: WORSBROUGH Old SchoolDate: 23 September 2010 - 18 November 2010
Come along to our fascinating heritage course! Join local expert Pat McLaughlin for an in depth exploration of the history and heritage of the area, ....[read more]
MAKING SENSE OF THE STONE - Heritage Course
Venue: PENISTONE St Johns Community CentreDate: 24 September 2010 - 19 November 2010
Come along to our fascinating heritage course! Join local expert Pat McLaughlin for an in depth exploration of the history and heritage of the area, w....[read more]
CELEBRATION WEEKEND
Venue: WATH All SaintsDate: 25 September 2010 - 25 September 2010
Celebration Weekend Saturday 25th September 10am - 4pm 7pm Illustrated slideshow about the Festival of Britain ~ Alex Fleming Sunday 26th Sept....[read more]
HARVEST FESTIVAL CONCERT
Venue: WORTLEY St LeonardDate: 2 October 2010 - 2 October 2010
Join us for our Harvest Festival Concert with Thurlstone Brass Band. Glass of wine included cost to be fixed but likely to be about £7.....[read more]
LOCAL HERITAGE DAY
Venue: CONISBROUGH St Peter Church RoomsDate: 6 October 2010 - 6 October 2010
Are you interested in local history and heritage? For the first time we are bringing together celebrated local experts for a South Yorkshire local he....[read more]
HERITAGE TALK - Gothic Architecture in South Yorkshire
Venue: WADWORTH Community CentreDate: 13 October 2010 - 13 October 2010
South Yorkshire has masterpieces of Gothic architecture! An ancient parish church has usually undergone redevelopments through the centuries. The e....[read more]
BIG BAND CONCERT
Venue: WORTLEY St LeonardDate: 15 October 2010 - 15 October 2010
Join us to enjoy the Take Two Big Band. A special concert by the 'Take Two' Brass band featuring the Joe Loss/Glenn Miller, etc sound. Should sound....[read more]
AUTUMN FAIR
Venue: GREENHILL St PeterDate: 16 October 2010 - 16 October 2010
Come along to our autumn fair on Saturday 16 October (11am to 3pm) with: Home made crafts and cards, refreshments, cakes, second hand books, bric a....[read more]
HERITAGE TALK - Gothic Architecture in South Yorkshire
Venue: ELSECAR Heritage CentreDate: 17 November 2010 - 17 November 2010
South Yorkshire has masterpieces of Gothic architecture! An ancient parish church has usually undergone redevelopments through the centuries. The e....[read more]
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Venue: WATH All SaintsDate: 20 November 2010 - 20 November 2010
Christmas Fair Saturday November 20th 10am - 1pm Books ☺ Bottles ☺ Cakes ☺Preserves ☺ Presents ☺ Souvenirs ....[read more]
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Venue: WORTLEY St LeonardDate: 20 November 2010 - 20 November 2010
Come and find some unique and beautiful Christmas presents at our Christmas Fayre. A fundraising effort with a strong Christmas flavor with the usu....[read more]
HANDEL'S MESSIAH
Venue: BULLHOUSE ChapelDate: 21 November 2010 - 21 November 2010
Join us for our annual performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ in the Chapel. The Musical Director is Miss Olive Walker. This year it will be on Sun....[read more]
VICTORIAN CRAFT FAYRE
Venue: ROTHERHAM All Saints (Minster)Date: 27 November 2010 - 27 November 2010
Join us for the fantastic Victorian Christmas Craft Fair in the 16th century church of All Saints, now Rotherham Minster. Craft stalls, refreshment....[read more]
VICTORIAN CRAFT FAYRE
Venue: ROTHERHAM All SaintsDate: 27 November 2010 - 27 November 2010
Join us for our wonderful Victorian Fayre to find some brilliant and unique Christmas presents!....[read more]
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
Venue: SHEPLEY St PaulDate: 4 December 2010 - 5 December 2010
Join us for a wonderful festival Christmas Tree Festival at St Paul's Shepley on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th December. The church will be open with....[read more]
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
Venue: BRAMPTON BIERLOW Christ ChurchDate: 10 December 2010 - 12 December 2010
Join us for our Christmas Tree Festival, where the church will be filled with trees decorated by local people and organisations. Friday: 30pm - 8pm....[read more]
CAROL SERVICE
Venue: WORTLEY St LeonardDate: 19 December 2010 - 19 December 2010
Join us for our annual Carol Service with Thurlstone Brass Band. Nine Lessons and Carols Service with a brass band accompaniment.....[read more]
