With five unique attractions to discover, there is something to keep visitors big and small entertained throughout the school holidays. Delve into the many exhibitions and activities being hosted by Barnsley Museums.
Young Archaeologists’ Club, Barnsley and Rotherham
Saturday 13 July and 7 September
Do you know a young person who loves Horrible Histories or is interested in archaeology and history? Come and have fun by learning some archaeological skills or making crafty history-inspired creations, whilst finding out about different
historical topics. There are also opportunitiesfor visit to historical sites and do fieldwork such as excavation.
This is an on-going club and not a one-off event.
The club alternates monthly between Elsecar Heritage Centre in Barnsley and Clifton Park Museum in Rotherham.
10am-12pm, suitable for ages 8-16, 50p per child Booking is essential, if you’d like to join us contact
GreatPlace@Barnsley.gov.uk
Magical Gardens Wednesdays 14 and 21 August
Make a magical miniature garden compete with magnet animal to live in it. Session will take place in Learning Room, ask at the Information Centre for directions
10am-12pm and 1-3pm, Free drop in activity Print a Special Place Thursday 29 and Friday 30 August
Elsecar grew to be one of the leading industrial villages’ - containing a fascinating mix of collieries, ironworks, workshops and workers houses. How would you design your own village if you were an Earl? Come along to our screen printing workshops and make your own village inspired print to display at home.
10am-12pm and 1-3pm, ages 7+, £4 per child Book through Eventbrite
Archaeology Day Friday 26 July
As part of the Festival of Archaeology, we are celebrating all things archaeological. Come along and handle artifacts, design and make your own pots and have a go at other fun and fascinating archaeological activities. 11am-2pm, free drop in activity
Reds Day Barnsley Thursday 1 August
Book Making Wednesday 7 and 28 August
Looking for something fun and creative to do during the school holidays then come along and make your very own book inspired by Worsborough’s wonderful nature. 10am-12pm and 1-3pm, £3 per child Booking essential through Eventbrite
Worsborough Rainbow Wildlife Walk Thursday 15 and Friday 30 August
Collect and paint the colours of the rainbow on a fun, led walk around the mill and reservoir. Meet at the learning hut near the playground.
10am-12pm and 1-3pm, ages 7+, £3 per child Booking essential through Eventbrite
COYR!!! Join us for a fun filled day of football and show your support for our favourite team BFC. Print your own flag, make your
own table football game and find out lots of fascinating football facts. 11am-2pm, free drop in activity
Make your Own Rainy Day Toys Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 28 August
Be inspired by our collections to make your own kaleidoscope and other toys to take home.
10am-12pm and 1-3pm, free drop in activity Market Day
Friday 23 August
Roll up Roll up – visit Experience Barnsley’s very own mini-market. Based on the towns iconic markets enjoy an extravaganza of fun crafts and activities for all the family. 11am-2pm, free drop in activity
Zap! Pow! Wooosh! Friday 26 July
Come along for an action packed dance workshop.
It’s a chance for little visitors to dress as their favourite super-hero character and have a zooming good time. 10.30am-12pm and 12.45pm-2.15pm, suitable for ages 3-7, £2 per child Booking essential through Eventbrite
Comics at Cooper Friday 2 and Thursday 8 August At this cool craft activity learn how to draw comic characters and
design your own comic to take home. Take inspiration from our latest exhibition KAPOW!
10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm, suitable for ages 6+, free drop in activity
Let’s go Potty with Plants! Thursday 15 and Wednesday 21 August
Make your own plant pot and find out all about their super powers! Grow your own to take home.
10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm, ages 7+, free drop in
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