Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Maurice Dobson Museum
In or near Darfield.
Maurice Dobson Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wombwell · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Maurice Dobson Museum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Maurice Dobson Museum & Heritage Centre is a restored Georgian residence showcasing the history of Darfield through various artefacts. Visitors can explore exhibits related to the area's industrial and social history, including mining tools and photographs.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Maurice Dobson Museum is a museum located in Yorkshire. It showcases local history and heritage, reflecting the cultural aspects of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5337, -1.3714
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S73 9JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley South
- Phone
- 01226 754593
- Nearest railway station
- Wombwell — 3.5 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays 1pm–4pm; Saturdays 10am–2pm; closed last two weeks of July
- Official site
- darfieldmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/779920298 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maurice Dobson Museum?
- Maurice Dobson Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S73 9JZ), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Maurice Dobson Museum?
- Maurice Dobson Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maurice Dobson Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wombwell, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode S73 9JZ.
- Is Maurice Dobson Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Maurice Dobson Museum is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Maurice Dobson Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wombwell, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S73 9JZ.