Elsecar Heritage Centre

Elsecar Heritage Centre is a living history centre set within the attractive 18th-century conservation village of Elsecar in South Yorkshire. It banks onto a historic train line.

What can you do at Elsecar Heritage Centre?

Inside the centre, you will find tea rooms, a soft play area, toy shops, a museum shops and studios. It is built on the site of industrial workshops that date back to the 1800s. The centre usually offers a range of craft workshops and seasonal, child-friendly activities. Playmania is the indoor soft play area within the centre. This is a playframe with slides, a ball pool, a soft sports court and an area for toddlers.

In Elsecar itself you will find a large adventure playground and access to the reservoir and nature reserve. Make sure you take some duck food as there is usually plenty to feed. You will also find a large sandpit, pitch and putt and crazy golf.

Further Information Elsecar Heritage Centre

Is there food and drink available?

There are tea rooms serving hot and cold food and drinks. You are welcome to bring a picnic.

What are the main things to do?

Heritage centre with a museum, shops, soft play and nearby outdoor adventure playground, lake walks and more. There are toilets and places to purchase food and drinks.