Elsecar Heritage Centre

Lovely day out, with free parking. The architecture is very interesting, and there are lots of quirky shops to visit.

Absolutely cracking venue recently provided some arcade games here for an event staff were incredibly helpful and nice easy access I would definitely recommend

Lovely collection of craft, antique shops, cafes, old sweets in heritage buildings. Free entry. Plenty of car parking. Check for what's on. Vastly underrated resource in this area!

We went to the heritage centre and did 2 tours. The first was the Newcomen beam engine which although powered by hydraulics instead of steam is still very impressive. The second was the history of the mine , workshops, railway ,canal etc. The tour was very interesting and fun the guide was very knowledgeable and answered all questions. I think the tour lasted way past its allocated time.

We have visited Elsecar many times, sometimes for pleasure and others to take part in the trade craft fayres where we promote our business.It is a very popular place with plenty of parking available and lots if interesting little shops to visit. There are artisan business making bespoke furniture and kitchens and if vinyl records are your thing then there is a shop there to while away sometime rummaging through the collections.There is a very large antiques centre to take you back to your childhood and beyond with lots to see from vintage toys to furniture and clothes.There are places to satisfy your hunger with cake or a full meal and get a drink or two.The place is especially busy when holding craft and artisan events in the Ironworks where you can buy some handmade crafts and foods.The area will be undergoing some major renovations during 2024 so if you are thinking of visiting I would do that this year!

Really beautiful and rustic place. I'm very excited for the future of this place as I feel the archeological exploration is only just starting especially with the train area. The Iron Works where my friend had her stand for the Mind, Body and Spirit festival was gorgeous!

Lovely place. Loads of parking (free) and so much to do from a lovely walk, golfing, play areas, cafes, shops, vintage shop and more. There are also toilets and outdoor seating areas. We also love the pop up Christmas tipi and pods which we have visited twice now. Really nice place to spend a day.

We visited here with 24 Scouts and they could not have been more helpful. With only a days notice, they agreed to chat to them about the history and purpose of the buildings. They were also welcomed in to watch a film about the history. I would personally like to thank the staff for being so lovely, friendly and accommodating!The Scouts were welcomed into the businesses also and the lady at Emily's sweet shop agreed to make up some sweet bags for them to purchase.I would recommend this as a great destination for all ages, nice place to visit, nice shops and food, and close by to the reservoir which is also a nice place to visit.

Great Halloween trail & activities on for the kids this week during half term. Always a nice wander. Love to visit the old style sweet shop, brambles tea room (where they even cater for vegans), and the corner shop where we always manage to pick up gluten free goodies. If you have little little ones the play centre was always a favourite haunt for us too (ours are much too big now). But they sell lovely food & do great parties. A bit of something for everyone with the antiques & craft shops as well as two beautiful cafe/eateries.