Darfield Museum

Darfield Museum Steeped in history, our restored Georgian Yeoman residence tells the story of Darfield and its people Welcome to the Maurice Dobson Museum and Heritage Centre!

Our museum opened in 2000 after a restoration of the building funded by Heritage Lottery Fund and European sources. The museum
We're proud to showcase two rooms filled with memorabilia relating to the story of Darfield, and a room displaying a collection of antiques left by the late Maurice Dobson. Our museum is administered by Darfield Area Amenity Society and staffed by volunteers. We extend a w

arm welcome to our wonderful visitors and can't wait to share our history with you. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tearoom
After soaking up the local history, come and join us in our tearoom where you'll find a gorgeous selection of homemade cakes! Enjoy browsing our changing displays of art and craft work by our talented community or take a breath of fresh air in our peaceful courtyard. Traditional afternoon tea
Treat yourself to something extra special with our traditional afternoon tea. Available Wednesdays 1-4pm (booking essential). Educational visits
Our museum volunteers offer educational visits to groups, including schools, to give illustrated talks. Call us today to secure your booking. Special events
We love hosting our seasonal special events throughout the year. Keep an eye on our social media pages for the latest information! Unique gifts
Visit our shop where you'll find lovingly made craftwork by our local people available to purchase. Local archives
We have access to some local archives for family and similar research. Please contact us to learn more.

To celebrate St Leger weekend at Doncaster Racecourse, we have our very own Ladies Day on Thursday 10th September at 2.3...
09/08/2026

To celebrate St Leger weekend at Doncaster Racecourse, we have our very own Ladies Day on Thursday 10th September at 2.30pm. Everyone who wears a hat gets a prize!
Tickets £15 each includes a drink on arrival.
On sale from Wednesday 12th August at the Museum.
Maurice Dobson Museum, Vicar Road, Darfield S73 9JZ

A big thank you to Denise Lumley for organising the DAAS litter pick this morning and a special thank you to children MI...
08/08/2026

A big thank you to Denise Lumley for organising the DAAS litter pick this morning and a special thank you to children MIA, WILLOW GEORGIE, HENRY, LEO, ISLA, ABIGALE & LEAH (and parents) for joining in.
14 bags collected.
Well done all of you.

Well last Saturday was an incredible day and we think it may be a little quieter tomorrow 😄. We will be open for drinks ...
07/08/2026

Well last Saturday was an incredible day and we think it may be a little quieter tomorrow 😄. We will be open for drinks and cakes, our lovely shop will be there for your gifts and treats and obviously the museum will be there for you to browse, with or without one of our knowledgeable guides.
Open 10am-2pm, see you then!
Maurice Dobson Museum, Vicar Road, Darfield S73 9JZ

We are delighted to announce the date of our next Glass Fusion workshop:Monday 31st August (Bank Holiday Monday) 10am-12...
06/08/2026

We are delighted to announce the date of our next Glass Fusion workshop:
Monday 31st August (Bank Holiday Monday) 10am-12pm
Our expert Gill Ellis will be teaching how to make lanterns, because these are more complex, there will be a limit of 10 PLACES.
Tickets will be on sale at the museum from Wednesday 12th August.
Come and be creative!
Maurice Dobson Museum, 2 Vicar Road, Darfield S73 9JZ

It's August already! Our What's on Wednesday is salad, tomorrow is egg and cheese or quiche. There is also the choice o...
04/08/2026

It's August already!
Our What's on Wednesday is salad, tomorrow is egg and cheese or quiche. There is also the choice of a sausage sandwich. 😋
And there will also be a book sale every Wednesday throughout August, so bring a bag for those reading bargains! 📚
Open Wednesdays 1pm-4pm.
Maurice Dobson Museum, 2 Vicar Road, Darfield S73 9JZ

Only 10 days left to get in your photos for our calendar competition. We have had some wonderful entries, if you have a...
04/08/2026

Only 10 days left to get in your photos for our calendar competition. We have had some wonderful entries, if you have a picture you think shows Darfield at it's best, send it in now! 📷
Send to: [email protected]

A reminder for the next litter pick for families next Saturday 8th August. 11am at Darfield Library, all equipment provi...
03/08/2026

A reminder for the next litter pick for families next Saturday 8th August. 11am at Darfield Library, all equipment provided.
Finish with refreshments and games at Darfield Museum.

DATE CHANGED!SAVE THE DATE- By popular demand our next Open Mic night will be: FRIDAY 23rd OCTOBER.Full details to follo...
03/08/2026

DATE CHANGED!

SAVE THE DATE- By popular demand our next Open Mic night will be:
FRIDAY 23rd OCTOBER.

Full details to follow soon. Watch this space..

We welcomed 101 people (and a few dogs) to the museum today to help us celebrate Yorkshire Day in the best style possibl...
01/08/2026

We welcomed 101 people (and a few dogs) to the museum today to help us celebrate Yorkshire Day in the best style possible, throwing Yorkshire Puddings into a flat cap 😄. We even had a group from Leeds who had missed the main event, but got their own chance to have a go (and they were brilliant shots too!)
Thank you to everyone who came along from far and wide we are so grateful for your many kind comments and glad you had as good a time as we did.

Happy Yorkshire Day! Anyone visiting today please park in the church hall car park.See you later!
01/08/2026

Happy Yorkshire Day! Anyone visiting today please park in the church hall car park.
See you later!

Address

Maurice Dobson Museum & Heritage Center, 2 Vicar Road, Darfield
Barnsley
S739JZ

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+441226754593

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