Holiday Inn Barnsley M1, Jct.37 LOCAL AREA

The National Coal Mining Museum gives visitors the unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground, down one of Britain's oldest working mines, where models and machinery depict methods and conditions of mining from the early 1800s to the present day.

Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens. It is the perfect day out for all the family. Visitors will enjoy the sights and sounds of the past as they explore the Hall and its grounds, uncovering the stories of this unique place. Admission to the museum, park and gardens is free although some events may charge a small entry fee.