Elsecar Heritage Centre

"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."

"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."

"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"

"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!"

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