Barnsley Main Heritage Group

Barnsley Main Heritage Group The Barnsley Main Heritage Group aim to promote and conserve the site to celebrate our heritage. Activity packs are available for children.

Barnsley Main is a rare survivor of South Yorkshire’s rich mining heritage. The buildings stand as a reminder of an industry that powered the Industrial Revolution and shaped the lives of communities. The site of Barnsley Main was mined for over 170 years under different names until final closure in 1991. Today the winding and engine house appear isolated but they were once part of a bustling comp

lex of buildings. A small pop-up museum has been created which is open between Easter and October half term. Schools and groups are welcome to visit the site. Please message us to discuss further. The Barnsley Main Heritage Group (BMHG) was formed in late 2016 with the support of the Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership (DVLP) and the Barnsley Council Central Area Team. Please note there are no toilet facilities on site.

07/09/2026
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04/09/2026
Don't forget - Heritage Open Day, on site, Monday 14 Sep 26, 10am until 2pm. It's an annual event, but thoughts for thi...
02/09/2026

Don't forget - Heritage Open Day, on site, Monday 14 Sep 26, 10am until 2pm. It's an annual event, but thoughts for this year - Barnsley Main Colliery site is a place to remember the coal mining endeavors of previous generations. This year is the 160th Anniversary of the worst coal mining disaster in English history and this site ensures it is remembered and commemorated. Additionally, the names of all those killed at collieries connected to this site over the many years of mining are being compiled, together with their ages, dates and circumstances of the incidents. This is an ongoing project, and should anyone have information they consider should be included, it will be well received. The museum on site houses donated mining artefacts, historical information and items found on site. Call by and learn more about your mining heritage and maybe your own family history. See you there, come and enjoy a cuppa and a chat, see what you can learn - or tell us!

29/08/2026

Coming along this Bank Holiday Sunday, Brigger's Bar's world famous Karaoke is on, PLUS Prize BINGO with guaranteed full house payments of at least £50!!!
HOLIDAY FUN NOT TO BE MISSED!

27/08/2026
Unveiling ceremony of a newly erected memorial.At 11 o'clock Thursday 3rd Sep, opposite the Engineers Arms, Higham, a ...
27/08/2026

Unveiling ceremony of a newly erected memorial.
At 11 o'clock Thursday 3rd Sep, opposite the Engineers Arms, Higham, a new memorial will be unveiled to commemorate and remember those that lost their lives in the Higham Colliery disaster of 1860. Thirteen men and boys were killed in an underground explosion, including boys not even teenagers. A verdict of 'Accidental Deaths' was inevitably recorded, despite previous warnings to colliery owners that naked flames should not be used - they were. In all probability, if Davy Lamps had been provided, the disaster would not have occurred. Remember and respect those that have gone before and made such dreadful sacrifices - attend next Thursday.

17/08/2026

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Oaks Lane
Barnsley
S703ET

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Monday 10am - 12pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm

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