Your visit

Welcome to Worsbrough Mill. We want all visitors to enjoy their visit and aim to be an accessible and inclusive museum. As we are always looking to improve our access, we welcome any visitor feedback on this.

Our friendly team will always be on hand to answer any questions you might have during your visit. In the meantime, have a look at the information below to help you plan your day with us.

Please see our access vision

Find us on Euan's guide

Getting here and parking

There is a car park at Worsbrough Mill. Parking charges apply.
There are accessible parking spaces next to the play park, near the Mill building.

Admission and opening times

Free admission
The Museum, shop and visitor centre is open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 3pm.
The Country Park is open 7 days a week, all year round.

Food and Drink

Worsbrough Mill has the Miller's Tea Room cafe situated in the main courtyard next to the shop and Visitor Centre. Offering a range of fresh locally roasted coffee and specialty teas, freshly made stone baked pizzas, breakfast and deli style sandwiches, handmade cakes, ice creams and daily specials it is the perfect place to relax and appreciate the tranquil surroundings of the Country Park.

Inside and outside seating available.

Dog friendly.

Open 9:30am - 4pm daily. 

Telephone: 01226 292847

There is also plenty of outdoor space around the Country Park for you to bring your own picnic to eat if you wish. There are picnic tables available near the children's play area. 

Contact details

Email address - Worsbroughmill@barnsley.gov.uk
 
Phone number - 01226 774 527

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 3 working days.

We have a Visit England Accessibility Guide for Worsbrough Mill

Visitors who are wheelchair users or whose mobility is limited

  • Level access around parts of the Country Park - some parts of the Park are quite steep and some paths around the reservoir are narrow. There is a narrow stone bridge 780mm wide about half way round the reservoir. There are areas where the path is muddy and tree roots are growing through the ground.
  • One accessible toilet opposite the café
  • Accessible parking available next to the Mill
  • There are wheelchair accessible picnic benches at the back of the cafe 
  • Some areas of the Mill are accessible to wheelchairs (please see our 360 tour below for a full view of the Mill)

Visitors who are D/deaf or have hearing loss

  • All videos have subtitles
  • Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the Country Park and in the cafe, shop and Visitor Centre. As the Mill itself is a food production area unfortunately we cannot allow assistance dogs in the Mill itself.

Visitors who are Blind or partially sighted

  • Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the Country Park and in the cafe, shop and Visitor Centre. As the Mill itself is a food production area unfortunately we cannot allow assistance dogs in the Mill itself.
  • Water is available for assistance dogs outside the cafe
  • We have a number of audio described videos relating to Barnsley Museums sites and collections, including Worsbrough Mill.

Autistic visitors and visitors with learning disabilities or who are neurodivergent

  • We have visual stories available for all of our sites
  • We have sensory backpacks available to borrow from our shop desk including ear defenders, fidget toys, soft toys and coloured filters. These are free of charge, please return them to the front desk at the end of your visit. We also have sunflower lanyards available to borrow for the duration of your visit. Please note the backpacks and lanyards are only available during shop opening hours (Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 3pm).
  • There are a number of trails around the Country Park, including a multi-sensory trail.
  • When the Mill is in operation, the machinery can be quite noisy. You may want to bring ear defenders or borrow our sensory backpacks from the shop. The Country Park is a relaxed and natural environment, but can sometimes be busy during the summer months and school holidays. Visiting at the beginning or end of the day will provide a quieter experience.

Worsbrough Mill Visual Story

(PDF, 2.38 MB)

Worsbrough Mill Visual story (audio version)

Worsbrough Mill Multisensory Trail Map

(PDF, 7.44 MB)

We have a multi-sensory trail available around the Country Park.

Makaton Mondays

We have a number of Makaton videos relating to Barnsley Museums collections

Download and Resource Guides 

Accessible Accommodation

(PDF, 153 KB)

We hope you enjoy your visit with us. If you are looking for accessible accommodation in the area here is some information.
  • Main car park at Worsbrough Mill
    Car park
  • Lane from car park to Mill lined with trees.
    Lane from car park to Mill
  • Worsbrough Mill buildings showing the Old and New Mill. Stone buildings with small windows under a blue sky.
    Worsbrough Mill
  • Entrance to the shop and visitor centre through an open green door.
    Worsbrough Mill
  • Entrance to Millers Tea Room through an open green door with a sign saying Miller's Tea Room to the right
    Miller Tea Room
  • Entrance to the Mill through an open green door with a sign saying 'Welcome to Worsbrough Mill' to the left
    Entrance to the Mill
  • Mill pond to the right of a flagstone path. A litter and dog waste bin on some grass to the left.
    Mill pond
  • A narrow wooden bridge at the far side of the reservoir. 780mm, not suitable for large wheelchairs
    A narrow bridge at the far side of the reservoir. 780mm, not suitable for large wheelchairs
  • A passing and resting place on a bridge over some of the more waterlogged areas of the Country Park.
    Bridge in the Country Park
  • An earth path around the reservoir with trees either side
    A path around the reservoir
  • A bench with no arm rests just off the path
    Bench
  • Entrance to transpennine trail. A metal gate across the path with a narrow gap beside it.
    Entrance to transpennine trail
  • A bollard in the middle of the main path. Main path leads steeply downwards. There is a water drain across the path creating a lip for wheelchairs.
    Bollard on the path
  • A path along the right hand side of the reservoir with trees and bushes to the right
    Reservoir walk
  • Entrance to the bridge over the dam at the end of the reservoir. A concrete bridge with metal railings.
    Reservoir walk
  • A wrought iron piece of public art depicting leaves, birds and fish. The reservoir is visible behind it.
    Public art
  • Steps up to the reservoir from the Mill pond, with a wheelchair accessible route leading to the right
    Steps and a wheelchair accessible route to the Mill pond
  • Birch corner in the country park. A clearing with wooden tree stumps in a large circle for seating and trees dotted around
    Birch corner
  • Worsborugh Mill - Upper level entrance through a green door
    Worsborugh Mill - Upper level entrance
  • First room in the top floor of the Mill showing quern stones for grinding the grain, a central axel and hopper for putting the wheat in.
    Inside Worsbrough Mill
  • Route to the back of the Mill with one step with a yellow visual contrast stripe. It is too narrow for most wheelchairs.
    Inside Worsbrough Mill
  • Back room of the top floor of the Mill. The wooden separator for separating different types of flour is on the right. A wooden ladder leads upstairs to the left and another ladder next to it leads to the floor below.
    Inside Worsbrough Mill
  • Two wooden quern stones for grinding wheat. These are not in use anymore and have bars on them.
    Inside Worsbrough Mill
  • Route back to the front of the Mill, showing another step up and a narrow ramp not suitable for most wheelchairs.
    Inside Worsbrough Mill
  • Millers Tea Room - wooden tables and chairs, a log fire and a large Roman numeral clock on the wall.
    Miller Tea Room
  • Accessible toilet showing toilet and sink
    Accessible toilet