Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens

01/06/2026

Happy 69th birthday to us! 🥳🎂 Cannon Hall opened as a museum in 1957

Officially opened by by the Earl of Scarborough, Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding who said:

"Cannon Hall in its new role would be a big asset to the people of the Barnsley area and a peaceful refuge from the industrialism of the present age. He congratulated the local authority on their foresight"

When did you first visit us? Please share your photos and memories with us. The museum is open Thurs-Sun and our latest exhibition is all about the hall and the family who called in their home

31/05/2026

30/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who has included us their half-term plans this week!

We are open this weekend 11am-4pm and then we revert back to our usual opening hours (Thursday-Sunday)

Entry including admission to our new exhibition is free, donations to Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust are always welcome.

29/05/2026

Jonas Beaumont by Abel Hold on loan from Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum

He was the estate carpenter for the Cannon Hall Estate. He and his wife lived at North Lodge on the Cannon Hall Estate. By 1851 Jonas was receiving an annuity rather being employed. This is likely to have been paid by John Spencer Stanhope and was similar to a pension.

This portrait features in our new exhibition. Learn more about Abel Hold in a display at Cawthorne Museum which is open Sat-Sun 2pm-5pm

28/05/2026

Join us this Father’s Day for a fantastic day out at the beautiful Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens as Little Hummingbird brings an amazing outdoor market to Barnsley!

🛍 Shop directly from local crafters, makers, bakers and artisans
✨ Discover unique gifts, beautiful homeware, handmade jewellery, tasty treats, and so much more
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A perfect upcoming day out for the whole family!

With the market taking place on Father’s Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to find a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift while enjoying everything the site has to offer.

📍 Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens, Barnsley, S75 4AT
⏰ 10am – 4pm | Sunday 21st June
🎟 Free entry! (parking charges apply)

Come along, plan your visit, and support local small businesses this summer 💛

28/05/2026

Taking you back to 1993 with these pics from Barnsley Archives and Local Studies

Please share your and photos with us

27/05/2026

We hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine today! ☀

You might have seen some recent reports about concern for an injured goose within our Park and Gardens. Rest assured, we are aware of this and onsite staff have tried helping the goose but it keeps flying away.

We have contacted the RSPCA and await their assistance with this matter.

Our Museum, Gardens and car park remain open as normal.

27/05/2026

Today is 🍇

Ceramic tile by William De Morgan

This tile is most likely to date from what is referred to as the 'Early Fulham Period' which is when De Morgan's pottery was first moved to Fulham, London

See more William De Morgan ceramics in the De Morgan galleries during your next visit.

27/05/2026

Did you know..... In the 13th century a building was owned on the site of Cannon Hall by Gilbert Canun.

It is thought he was inspired by the name 'Cannon Hall' at the time as there was also nearby 'Cannon Grove Wood' which fueled local iron smelting in the early 1300s

Learn about the history of the hall and the family who lived here in our new exhibition. Head to our website where you can read blogs and see more of our collections.

27/05/2026

We probably take views like these for granted sometimes 😍