Worsbrough Mill Museum Country Park, Barnsley. Free Admission. Museum open weekends
Details
Accessibility:
There is parking at the museum and two designated spaces for blue badge holders. A stone ramp leads into the museum entrance, and there is level access once inside. Two of the three country park walks are wheelchair accessible. A hearing induction loop is available, assistance dogs are welcome and there are accessible toilets on site.
Brief Description:
Worsbrough Mill has been in operation since around 1625, and the mill house dates back to the mid 18th century. Events are held throughout the year including food fairs, treasure hunts, family fun weekends, as well as traditional country fairs. Tours of the Mill take place regularly, showing how the flour is made. The country park is set in over 240 acres, with fishing lakes and walks.
Further Information
Address:
Worsbrough Mill Museum , Park Road, Barnsley, S70 5JL.
Email:
worsbroughmill@barnsley.gov.uk
Phone:
01227 774527.
Website:
http://www.worsbrough-mill.com/worsbrough-mill-museum
Opening Hours:
Country Park- open 7 days a week.
Mill Museum- open weekends 10am-4pm, during local school holidays and bank holidays the mill is open 7 days a week.
Millers Tea Room- open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.
Directions:
Situated 3 miles South of Barnsley. Head South/East on A628. At roundabout, take 3rd exit onto Sheffield Way/A61. Follow A61 for 2 miles. Upon reaching Worsbrough Mill on your right hand side, the Mill Museum will be the next right off of Park Road. OS SE349033.
Transport:
The closest train station is Barnsley. Buses services operate in the area, however the closest stops to the mill are situated on Park Road. Theses are approximately five minutes away. Easily accessed by car, parking is on site.
For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There is a tea room at the mill serving a range of light lunches, homemade cakes, sandwiches, ice creams and beverages. There is also a mill shop selling flour made on site, souvenirs and much more.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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