Maurice Dobson Museum and Heritage Centre

About the museum

The museum occupies a restored Georgian yeoman's house in Darfield, near Barnsley. It shows the long history of the village through objects left by Maurice Dobson and further donated items.

The displays cover Darfield's industrial and social history, with particular attention to coal mining. Visitors can see a rag and chain pump, a Davy lamp and a display on mining through the ages, as well as old photographs and the Canon Sorby room.

The museum offers guided tours, welcomes groups and schools, and its volunteers also give illustrated talks at other venues.

Highlights

• Restored Georgian yeoman's house
• Rag and chain pump
• Davy lamp and mining displays
• Canon Sorby room
• Historic photographs of Darfield

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free entry. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Wheelchair access is currently limited to the outdoor patio, which is temporarily closed for safety reasons; the museum hopes to improve access in future. Guide and assistance dogs are allowed inside; other dogs are allowed only on the patio.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Darfield is on the A635, about five miles from Barnsley, and can be reached from the M1 and A1(M). Sat nav postcode S73 9JZ.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Tea Room at the museum. Secure bicycle storage on site.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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