admin on January 10th, 2011

We have updated the events listings for the first few months of 2011.  The coming year brings a wide range of events to Elsecar Heritage Centre.  As well as the standard favourites that are with us each year such as the bottle auctions, antiques fairs and Mind, Body and Spirit event, there are a number [...]

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admin on October 21st, 2010

Events and activities at Elsecar Heritage Centre during October half term – week commencing 25th October 2010
Toy, Train and Doll Fair
Tuesday 26th
7.00-9.00pm
Building 21
Admission £1.25 adults, £1.00 concessions, 50p children

Mobile Library
Wednesday 27th
1.15-4.00pm
Powerhouse Square
Everyone welcome – free to join in

Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th
Join in with activities for the Big Draw with artists John Ledger [...]

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admin on June 10th, 2010

Come along for a free tour of Elsecar’s unique pumping engine which dates back to 1795 – then hear a short talk about new ambitions to restore the engine to its former glory and celebrate its tri-centenary in 2012.

This Sunday June 13th
Tour 2.30pm                               Tour 4pm                                  Short Talk 5pm
Meet in the Victorian Meeting Room [...]

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admin on May 25th, 2010

Work has started on the new Visitor Centre at Elsecar Heritage Centre.  The Visitor Centre will be sited in the old Manager’s office – Unit 10 – and is scheduled for completion in Autumn 2010.
The Unit has already gained a new room and the contractors are pressing on with renovating the interior.
Once finished the Visitor [...]

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