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!
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Venue: MIDHOPESTONES St JamesDate: 6 July 2008 - 6 July 2008
An exhibition of local photographs by RN Brownhill. The village gala is being held on the same day in the adjoining field.....[read more]
HERITAGE TALK - Thomas, Mary, James and Luke: Churches and their Saints in the South Yorkshire Coalfield
Venue: WORSBROUGH St Thomas Parish HallDate: 8 July 2008 - 8 July 2008
Join us for a fascinating talk about the dedication of St Thomas Church. The talk will be given by Dr Graham Jones, author of ‘Saints in the Landsc....[read more]
MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Venue: GRIMETHORPE St LukeDate: 10 July 2008 - 13 July 2008
Join us for a wonderful weekend of music from 10th July to 13th July in Grimethorpe and Brierley. Programme is as follows: THURSDAY 10TH JULY - ....[read more]
FLOWER FESTIVAL
Venue: OWSTON All SaintsDate: 11 July 2008 - 13 July 2008
Discover a church transformed by flowers and foliage! Come and join us for our flower festival. The local scouts, guides and schools will arrange ....[read more]
GARDEN FESTIVAL
Venue: SYKEHOUSE Holy TrinityDate: 13 July 2008 - 13 July 2008
Come and explore beautiful gardens in this picturesque village in north Doncaster. 12 village gardens will be open to the public to raise funds f....[read more]
GUIDED WALK
Venue: PENISTONE St JohnDate: 20 July 2008 - 20 July 2008
Join us for a shrot walk across beautiful countryside. Starting at the lychgate at St John's in Penistone we will walk down paths and across fields....[read more]
SUMMER SIZZLER
Venue: BARNSLEY St Edward the ConfessorDate: 26 July 2008 - 26 July 2008
Come and explore this lovely church close to Barnsley town centre. There will be exhibitions, archives, organ recitals, guided tours and church tower....[read more]
ART FESTIVAL
Venue: BARNBY DUN St Peter & St PaulDate: 30 August 2008 - 31 August 2008
Discover a wealth of local talent at our annual art festival. Over 300 paintings will be on display and available to buy. There will also be craft....[read more]
CONCERT
Venue: WORSBROUGH St ThomasDate: 20 September 2008 - 20 September 2008
Join us for an evening of wonderful music by Fiona Katie Roberts, Triple Harpist. Tickets on the door £4. There will be refreshments available. ....[read more]
ST EDWARDS CHURCH FESTIVAL
Venue: BARNSLEY St Edward the ConfessorDate: 11 October 2008 - 12 October 2008
Join us to celebrate our church festival. There will be exhibitions and the church tower will be open for guided tours (£1.50 per person).....[read more]
CONCERT
Venue: BARNSLEY St Edward the ConfessorDate: 15 October 2008 - 15 October 2008
Concert in aid of church funds.....[read more]
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Venue: MEXBOROUGH St John the BaptistDate: 29 November 2008 - 29 November 2008
Join us for a Christmas Fayre, to find some interesting and unique gifts.....[read more]
