Cannon Hall
Cannon Hall is a country house museum set in 70 acres of historic parkland. For over two hundred years Cannon Hall was home to the Spencer (later Spencer-Stanhope) family, who made their fortune in the local iron industry.
In the 1760s the architect John Carr of York was employed by the family to enlarge the Hall and redesign the interior. Subsequent alterations include the addition of the magnificent oak-panelled Ballroom in 1891.
The Museum has a shop stocking a range of greetings cards, local history books, confectionery and giftware.
Cannon Hall has a lively programme of events throughout the year and runs a temporary exhibition and education programme. Cannon Hall is licensed for civil wedding and partnership ceremonies, and also provides an ideal setting for conferences, business meetings and corporate hospitality.
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The Lamproom Theatre Company
The Lamproom Theatre Company is based in Barnsley and performs at the rapidly developing Lamproom Theatre on Westgate.
Born out of a derelict Methodist Chapel, the venue is Barnsley's only theatre and has been developed by a hard working group of volunteers. Regular visitors are amazed at the changes, which are always made to make theatre-going in Barnsley a pleasure.
Apart from the Lamproom Theatre Company (LTC), there are thriving youth theatre groups, one for under 11 (The Lamplyters) and one for over 11 (LYTEs). In addition there is the Lamproom Musical Theatre Company.
These companies are at once separate but at times mutually dependent according to various production needs.
Barnsley Theatre hosts many plays, musicals, and one man shows every year, providing the people of Barnsley with an opportunity to enjoy theatre, comedy, music, panto, family entertainment and live performances of great variety.
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Barnsley Market
Barnsley Market Services run regular markets in Barnsley as well in the surrounding towns of Wombwell, Penistone, Hoyland and Goldthorpe.
Markets were first established in Barnsley by Royal Charter in 1249. The markets provide their users with quality products at bargain prices. Small traders are given the facilities to trade in busy town centre locations.
Contact individual markets for availability of stalls.
Please note It takes on average four to five weeks from first becoming a casual trader to being offered a licenced trading position.
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The River and Rowing Museum
The Museum celebrates three themes - the international sport of rowing; the River Thames and the historic town of Henley.
The Schwarzenbach International Rowing Gallery underwent a major redisplay in 2006 and now tells the story of international rowing in a truly dynamic way. One of the highlights is `In the Coxes Seat´ an interactive exhibit giving visitors a unique, 360 degree experience of racing at Henley Royal Regatta.
The Thames Gallery offers visitors a range of perspectives, looking at the river as an inspiration for the arts, a natural habitat for wildlife and a means of trade.
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