BARNSLEY Museums are encouraging people to visit local cultural sites in their community as part of a national festival running throughout September.

They are celebrating cultural heritage from across the borough and some venues are hosting Heritage Open Days.

The annual national festival aims to bring local communities together to discover new cultural experiences right on their doorstep.

This year, ten venues, such as the Hemingfield Colliery and the Hoylandswaine Nail Forge, are delivering tours of the sites and offering workshops to visitors.

Tomorrow (Wednesday) Barnsley Museums are hosting a Barnsley Heritage Connects virtual coffee morning, open to anyone who wishes to share their favourite memories or find out about the latest heritage updates in their area.

On Sunday, the team at Worsbrough Mill is offering tours to visitors and encouraging them to share their views and ideas for telling the mill’s story.

Sharing these stories of the borough’s past is part of an ongoing project, Barnsley Heritage Connects, supported by the Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, where grassroots cultural groups and venues are championed and celebrated.

Thanks to the commitment of volunteers, Barnsley’s heritage assets have been enhanced in many ways, making them attractive places to discover for everyone.

Coun Robin Franklin, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting Heritage Open Days this month. It’s a great initiative that encourages everyone to learn something new about local history and heritage by embracing and experiencing new cultural experiences where you live.

“Thanks to the hard work of our team, volunteers, and partners, the borough’s cultural destinations have been improved and preserved for generations to come. We are committed to continue supporting and enhancing these vital areas for all to enjoy.”

For more information about Heritage Open Days, you can visit barnsley-museums.com/BarnsleyHeritageConnects.