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March 2017
The Ebenezer Elliot Literary and Heritage Walk
Starting at the Maurice Dobson Museum, walk the paths and fields of Darfield and Brierley Common and retrace the footsteps of Ebenezer Elliot, ‘the Corn Law Rhymer’ – one of Darfield’s most famous sons. Elliott was a poet and political radical with a reputation equal to that of Wordsworth and during the 1840s he made Darfield Parish his home. This activity – part walk, part workshop, part discussion – will be sure to surprise you and get your imagination flowing.…
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Talk to the Friends of Rotherham Archives
A guided walk round the Darfield Heritage Trail followed by refreshments at the Museum.
Find out more »December 2018
Carols on the Patio
Our annual Carols on the Patio is on Monday the 17th at 7 pm. Join us for an evening of traditional carols followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Our Christmas raffle will be drawn on the night, where all funds are going to Embrace. Hope to see you there!
Find out more »May 2021
MUSEUM RE-OPENING
The museum opens in the morning, It will feel like a new day is dawning, Can't wait to let visitors in, And take them on the tour within. Hope I haven't forgotten my lines, About Maurice and Fred and all their good times. Ken Brookes
Find out more »February 2022
Darfield Snowdrop Trail
Back by popular demand, Darfield Snowdrop Trail. Please join us on Saturday 12th February 2022. Darfield Snowdrop Trail 2022
Find out more »July 2022
Join us for a picnic on the patio in celebration of the Queens Jubilee and Yorkshire Day this July
Join us for the celebrations of the Queens Jubilee and Yorkshire Day this July! On Saturday 30th July, we’ll be hosting our 2nd Annual Yorkshire Pudding Throwing competition. Join us afterwards for our Platinum Picnic on the patio and relax in the sunshine with gorgeous tea, coffee, and homemade cakes. On Sunday 31st July, we’ll be welcoming back the Old Blowers Brass Band – a visitor (and volunteer!) favourite. Events Calendar for the Queens Jubilee and Yorkshire Day Saturday 30th July 11am – 12pm:…
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