Elsecar Heritage Centre

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1. Howard Turner ★★★★★

   Lovely place spent an afternoon their with our grandchildren. Took them into the indoor play area first before a walk round. Play area is well run and organised, food prices very reasonable. Cafe with outside seating area looks nice didn't have time to call this visit. Good number of small outlets within the site to wonder round. Decent vinal record store. The buildings architecture is really impressive and well maintained. Large carpark with no charge always a welcome bonus.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Claire Chapman ★★★★★

   Enjoyed my visit to Elsecar Heritage Centre. There’s a good craft shop selling card making stuff, distress ink pads, copic markers etc, a sweet shop that weighs out sweets from the jar. A crystal shop, a health food shop where I purchased some local honey and was very friendly and I browsed the antiques shop which was interesting. There are places to eat and drink including a craft beer bar and there is of course the heritage centre itself. Definitely worth a visit for a relaxing afternoon. Seemed very dog friendly too as a bonus!

   almost 5 months ago
3. Nerys Johnson ★★★★★

   Fab place to visit: Restaurants, cafes, shops and historical buildings. A previous visit was a speedy walk and shop as I arrived close to closing and viewed to return, which I have now done so. A special mention to Paul's Health Food Shop with a huge range of goodies and the Craft Shop. Also the Restaurant Cafe closed to Paul's. A great place to meet up with friend's, which I did The old Train Station, Steam Trains on special occasions only, I understand they eventually want to open it full time Accessibility: good. Car Park: free across the road from the entrance. Toilets: Two locations on site.

   almost 6 months ago

1. Annie Field ★★★★★

   Lovely morning out. Lots to see. So many interesting units to visit. Such a shame the railway is no longer operating but hopefully funding will be available soon. Good parking and refreshment facilities and very easy to negotiate your way around. No entrance or parking fees

   almost 7 months ago
2. ian foster ★★★★★

   First time here and will be back. Had a good walk around we brought a few bits and pieces from the shops inside the centre also there are a few good cafes. Very nice venue.

   almost 8 months ago
3. Ken and Helen Abbott ★★★★★

   We’d planned to visit the heritage centre before the Covid pandemic hit but sadly had to postpone our visit. So, 2 years later we finally got to make that visit - it was definitely well worth the wait. Located just 2 miles along the A6135 along from Junction 36 of the M1, it is very well sign posted and very much well with the visit. Tip number 1, there is so much to see so allow plenty of time for your visit. Tip number 2, visit Brambles Coffee Shop, their cakes are “to die for”. Tip number 3, Check out the Elsecar Antiques Centre. Tip number 4, enjoy your visit, it really is a terrific day out.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Harry Plant ★★★★★

   Great place for exploring and shopping! Thanks to Landon our guide for the 2pm show around. Before the tour I didn't know what a showcase the industrial complex was. Great coffee and lovely independent shops.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Johnny B- Good ★★★★★

   A place of significant industrial history with the original buildings still standing (built 1850) , the steam powered beam engine water pump built in 1787 also in-situ ( but no longer run on steam but on hydraulics). Throughout the buildings there are information plaques giving information and pictures in historical order. The site was built by Earl Wentworth, and onced owned and run by the National Coal Board and now in the custody of Barnsley Council. The buildings are now used by small businesses making and selling bespoke goods at reasonable prices , one large building has been taken over by an auction Business and it's full of everything you can imagine, this alone can take hours off your visit. There are refreshment places serving food and drinks , the original pub at the entrance to the site is still serving beer and is worth looking around to get that Victorian feel , you can even book in for a nights rest. I saw two rest rooms on site and the parking is free , it also has two charging points. The main car park is generous and also as a overspill car park. You will need to make a short walk to visit the Newscome Beam Engine but it's worth it . A canal is on the doorstep as is footpaths were you can explore this Industrial Gem

   almost 3 years ago
3. Katie Lee ★★★★★

   We love Elsecar and Wentworth! The Heritage center is great for the young to the elderly! Lots to see and lots to learn. Beautiful scenery and lovely independent shops and cafes. Just across from the park too!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Deborah King Evans ★★★★★

   Wonderful place that I love to visit. Great shops, awesome tap too. Everyone is friendly and helpful I look forward to visiting again.

   almost 3 years ago

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