Friends of Monk Bretton Priory

Friends of Monk Bretton Priory Friends Of Monk Bretton Priory is a group dedicated to promoting and show casing one of Barnsleys most important and historic sites.
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Join us this morning for a guided tour, 10am meet in the carpark inside the main gates!
13/06/2026

Join us this morning for a guided tour, 10am meet in the carpark inside the main gates!

Not sure we are as forgotten as we felt 7 years ago now there is a full events programme to look forward to and we have ...
09/06/2026

Not sure we are as forgotten as we felt 7 years ago now there is a full events programme to look forward to and we have just added one more!

We have something special for families this summer! Keep your eyes peeled šŸ‘€

We will let you know when ours arrive. Don’t forget we also have a guided tour this Saturday 10am with Brother Fred!
08/06/2026

We will let you know when ours arrive. Don’t forget we also have a guided tour this Saturday 10am with Brother Fred!

We know lots of you have been eagerly waiting to start collecting the Pride of Yorkshire lions in Barnsley. Due to a short delay in sculpture installation, a number of Barnsley lions will now be joining the trail slightly later than planned.

This will be reflected on the Pride of Yorkshire website - so make sure to check ahead before you start the trail! The link is in the comments.

Rest assured - the lions are on their way and will be worth the wait. We’ll let you know when they're in place and ready to roar! 🦁

You asked and we delivered....At our last event you asked for more guided tours so here they are. To celebrate volunteer...
29/05/2026

You asked and we delivered....

At our last event you asked for more guided tours so here they are. To celebrate volunteers week Brother Fred has 2 dates to choose from.

No need to book just meet us in the main carpark inside the gates of Monk Bretton Priory.

Tag anyone that might be interested

Visit Barnsley Barnsley Heritage Connects Barnsley Council North East Area Team

Hmmm šŸ¤” there is somewhere very familiar in these photos….
23/05/2026

Hmmm šŸ¤” there is somewhere very familiar in these photos….

Volunteers from Jolly Good Communities have worked hard to get the entrance to Medieval Mayhem 2026 - Monk Bretton Prior...
14/05/2026

Volunteers from Jolly Good Communities have worked hard to get the entrance to Medieval Mayhem 2026 - Monk Bretton Priory visitor ready.

We have visitors travel from all over to see us.

13/05/2026
11/05/2026

I wonder which designs we will have here at Monk Bretton Priory over the summer!

We love how into it people get as the event grows each year!Check out these guys. We had to stop and take pictures of so...
11/05/2026

We love how into it people get as the event grows each year!

Check out these guys. We had to stop and take pictures of some of the costumes!

Address

17 Abbey Lane
Barnsley
S715QD

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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