Elsecar Heritage Centre

New events for 2011

admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:44:34 +0000

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 of music concerts in Building 21, showcasing some great talent.

There are also plenty of hands on toddler sessions at Playmania to keep your little one learning and having fun.

And within the Heritage Centre a number of new businesses have opened, not least the Heritage Centre's own Visitor Centre, so at last you can learn some of the history of the site.

There's also now a Deli that sells lovely cheese, cured meat, preserves etc.

Half term and Halloween events

admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:29:01 +0000

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 and Louise Wright
11.00am to 3.00pm
Building 21
Free event

Thursday 28th
Enjoy halloween craft workshops
morning and afternoon sessions 11.00am and 1.00pm
Building 21
Pre booking required – 01226 740203 Maximum 50 children per session. All children must be accompanied be an adult
Free event

Saturday 30th
Halloween Hauntings on the Elsecar Heritage Railway
Evening event – dare you ride the Halloween train?
Trains half hourly from 5.30 to 8.30 For tickets phone 01226 746746

Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st
Newcomen Art & Craft Fair
Building 21 Tel 01226 744425

Sunday 31st
Halloween Party – Playmania
Booking required Telephone 01226 744344

NEWCOMEN BEAM ENGINE TOUR

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:47:11 +0000

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 13^th

Tour 2.30pm Tour 4pm Short Talk 5pm

Meet in the Victorian Meeting Room at Elsecar Heritage Centre

If you’d like to reserve your place on a tour, please do so by RSVP to this e-mail or call 01226 740203

Tea and coffee will be served

Thank You for your interest and support

Any queries, please get back to me or call 01226 741817, Steph

Work starts on Visitor Centre

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:47:43 +0000

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 Centre will be manned during each day during office hours and will provide information about the Heritage Centre, its history and surroundings. It may also contain a gift shop with local history books and mementos.