The Museum opened in 1988 as the Yorkshire Mining Museum and much of the collections came to the site in the late 1980s and early 1990s when many pits in the region were closing. The British Coal Collection, a large group of objects of national significance, became part of the Museum collections in 1995. This […]
Harewood House
Visit Harewood House to soak up its rich history and enjoy the magnificent art collections on the State Floor. Step back in time Below Stairs to see how the servants lived and how the cook provided meals for everyone in the household. The beautiful gardens are a great place to relax and watch the wildlife […]
Fountains Abbey And Studley Royal
Studley Royal, including the ruins of Fountains Abbey, became a World Heritage Site in 1986 for its outstanding 18th Century landscape, 12th Century Abbey, Elizabethan Fountains Hall and Victorian St Mary’s Church which illustrate a variety of significant stages in human history. Winner of Sandford Award 2007.
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Elsecar Heritage Centre is an Antique, History and Craft Centre offering something for everyone. Set in the attractive conservation village of Elsecar, Elsecar Heritage Centre is located within the former ironworks and colliery workshops of the Earl Fitzwilliam. Restored historical buildings now house an antique centre, individual craft workshops, and exhibitions of Elsecar’s past. Elsecar […]
Dewsbury Museum
Dedicated to the magical theme of childhood, Dewsbury Museum presents a child”s eye view of history. At Dewsbury Museum you can experience things that have changed in the lives of children over the last century. In the ”Growing Up in Dewsbury” exhibition, you can gaze through the windows of a 1940s classroom taking a trip […]