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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · East Midlands

Elsecar

In or near Wentworth.

Elsecar — a village in england east midlands.

Parkins Yard - geograph.org.uk - 3550080

Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Elsecar · 0.1 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Elsecar is a village located in the East Midlands. Known for its industrial heritage, it features a number of historical buildings and structures that reflect its past. The village is part of the larger Barnsley metropolitan borough and offers a glimpse into the region's development during the 19th century. Visitors can explore its surroundings, which include scenic walking routes and local amenities.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.4989, -1.4259
District
Barnsley
Parish
Barnsley, unparished area
Postcode
S74 8EN
Parliamentary constituency
Barnsley South
Nearest railway station
Elsecar0.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Elsecar Mill📷 3

Mills · East Midlands

Elsecar Mill

Elsecar Mill — mill in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, UK.

Freeelsecar-heritage.com
No coins allowed in this phone box - geograph.org.uk - 1969145📷 3

Museums · East Midlands

Elsecar Heritage Centre

Elsecar Heritage Centre — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free👶elsecar-heritage.com
The Newcomen Beam Engine House at Elsecar Heritage Centre - geograph.org.uk - 2700583📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Industrious Revolutions

Industrious Revolutions — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕elsecar-heritage.com
Rockingham📷 3

Heritage railways · East Midlands

Rockingham

Rockingham is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.

Free👶elsecar-heritage.com
Thirsty Monster - geograph.org.uk - 3549634📷 5

Museums · East Midlands

Elsecar Heritage Railway

The Elsecar Heritage Railway (EHR) was located on the southern part of the former South Yorkshire Railway freight-only branch which ran from Elsecar Junction on its Mexborough to Barnsley Line. The El

Free👶elsecar-heritage.com
Hoyland - Perrins - geograph.org.uk - 3727502📷 5

Farmers’ markets · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hoyland Market

Hoyland Market — a UK farmers' market in england yorkshire.

Where to eat & stay near Elsecar

Places to stay

The Barrel, Lane End, Chapeltown - geograph.org.uk - 5626853📷 5

Hotels · East Midlands

Staindrop Lodge Hotel

Staindrop Lodge Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.

Freestaindroplodge.co.uk
Parkland Trail in Stainborough Park - geograph.org.uk - 3661659📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Greensprings Touring Park

Greensprings Touring Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.

ukparks.com
Travellers Inn - geograph.org.uk - 5089954📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Travellers Inn

Travellers Inn — a hotel in england yorkshire.

Open air chapel at Silverwood Scout Campsite - geograph.org.uk - 3649579📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Silverwood Scout Camp

Silverwood Scout Camp — a campsite in england yorkshire.

Footpath approaching Fell Cottage, Hoylandswaine - geograph.org.uk - 6416992📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Woodland View Caravan Site

Woodland View Caravan Site — a campsite in england yorkshire.

Footbridge southwest of Cinder Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3252953📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Cinderhill

Cinderhill — a campsite in england yorkshire.

Places to eat & drink

The Strafford Arms - geograph.org.uk - 5293638📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Strafford Arms

The Strafford Arms in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

thestraffordarms.co.uk
Uncompleted skeleton - geograph.org.uk - 4077987📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Cooperative Store (Barnsley British)

Cooperative Store (Barnsley British) in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Old No. 7 Public House in Barnsley - geograph.org.uk - 2637557📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Yorkshire Bank, Peel Square

Yorkshire Bank, Peel Square in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Covered Viewing at The Wadsley Jack, Rural Lane, Wadsley, Sheffield - geograph.org.uk - 3386353📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Rose And Crown Public House And Attached Wall

Rose And Crown Public House And Attached Wall in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Darnall - District Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 2720469📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Ball Public House

The Ball Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Farfield Inn, Neepsend - geograph.org.uk - 2372284📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Owl Public House

The Owl Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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West Walton village sign - geograph.org.uk - 6644703📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

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West Walton — a village in england london.

Church House, Church Street, Werrington - geograph.org.uk - 3951547📷 5

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Werrington — a village in england london.

View from a Doncaster-Peterborough train - Electricity Substation by Wulfric Square - geograph.org.uk - 6131006📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

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Walton — a village in england london.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Elsecar?
Elsecar is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S74 8EN), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
What is Elsecar?
Elsecar — a village in england east midlands.
How do I get to Elsecar?
The nearest railway station is Elsecar, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode S74 8EN.
How do I get to Elsecar?
The nearest railway station is Elsecar, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S74 8EN.