Worsbrough Mill & Country Park Worsbrough Mill & Country Park, Worsbrough, Barnsley S70 5NL, UK

A 17th century working water mill, Worsbrough Mill is still grinding wheat in the traditional way today. Worsbrough Milll white and wholemeal flours are traditionally stoneground on a pair of 19th century ‘French Burr’ stones powered by a cast iron water wheel, installed in 1865.

Visitors can explore the water powered flour mill with the 18th century Miller and his wife and discover how the mill worked and watch as the waterwheel turns all of the cogs and gears.

Worsbrough Mill is also home to a rare Hornsby hot-bulb oil engine, formally from Sykehouse Windmill, which has been rebuilt in the engine room. Visitors can see demonstrations of the engine in action, using water and steam to turn the historic millstones.

Tours of the Mill and demonstrations of the Hot Bulb Engine take place regularly throughout the year. For more information on tours and events taking place in the Mill please visit the events page or refer to a copy of Barnsley Museums seasonal Events Guide.

Worsbrough Mill Country Park covers over 240 acres and holds Local Nature Reserve status.

The Parks 60 acre reservoir is a haven for wildlife and is open to anglers and bird watchers. The Park has well maintained footpaths and cyclepaths that meander through Willow Carr and around the circumference of the reservoir passing meadowlands that are rich in wild flowers.

Walks

There are three walks within the boundaries of the Park:

• The Owl Walk: A walk incorporating many past industries but can be muddy in wet weather. Approximately 5km.
• The Badger Walk: A fairly level walk following Worsbrough Reservoir with only very slight inclines in places. Suitable for wheelchair access. Approximately 3.5km.
• The Fox Walk: A reasonably level walk with a few inclines. Suitable for wheelchair access. Approximately 2km.

Leaflets about the walks are available free of charge from the Mill shop and Millers Tea Room.

The Park is also a good base for the Trans Pennine Trail or other longer walks.

Fishing

Fishing is available in the upper pond and canal basin. Fishing day tickets are issued on the day by the bank walker. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Season tickets cover fishing at Brampton Canal, Fiskerton section of the River Trent, Smithes Pond, Tinkers Pond and Worsbrough Reservoir. For further information please contact the Barnsley Amalgamated Angling Association on 01226 203090.

Day tickets:

Adult day ticket - £3
Concession (and children under 16) day ticket - £1.50

Season ticket: 
Adult season ticket - £25
Concession (and children under 16) season ticket - £12.50

Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park is at the front of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
• The nearest designated bay is 43m (47yd) from the museum entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd) from the museum entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is / are cobbles.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Museum

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are low.

Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the museum entrance.
• This accessible toilet is located within a toilet block.
• There is not level access to this accessible toilet.