Free Half Term Activity in Thorne and Mexborough
Museums of the Future Danum Gallery Library and Museum is hosting free, fun, family activities this February half term in Thorne and Mexborough. Join us for creative hands-on workshops for children aged 7-11 and their families, to explore what museums are, what museums mean to you and what the ‘museums of the future’ will look […]
A Rich Seam: A Mining Statue For Doncaster and a Letter to Share
Nick Stopforth, Head of Culture and Commercial for Doncaster Council, shares some recent feedback about Doncaster’s mining statue, A Rich Seam. We had contact from sculptor Laurence Edwards recently about a letter Laurence received which really summed up for me the ambition, purpose and success of the sculpture, which you can see located on Printing […]
Summer Holiday Activities 2022
Free Children’s Activities. Activities aimed at ages 4-12 but all ages welcome. These activities are free. No need to book just drop in and join in! The Children’s Library is on the ground floor of the Danum. The Paddington Room is on the first floor. Monday 1st August 11am – 2pm, Children’s Library Traditional Tale […]
Moving Museum Summer Tour
The Moving Museum brings Heritage Doncaster’s objects and stories to a place near you! Get hands-on with history and explore Doncaster’s past across Doncaster throughout Summer 2022. Summer 2022 Tour On our Summer 2022 tour you can get hands-on with history, make your own badge, and sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge. It’s suitable […]
New exhibition at Cusworth Hall
New exhibition ‘Doncaster Through the Decades’ launched at Cusworth Hall! The display brings together a varied selection of objects from across the Heritage Doncaster collection. The exhibition celebrates the recent history of the people of Doncaster throughout the decades of the Queen’s reign from 1952 to the present day to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Among […]
Sponsored Benches at Cusworth Park
An opportunity has arisen to sponsor the following benches within Cusworth Park. 9 picnic benches in European Oak including extended boards for disabled access for £775 each and 4 woodland style benches in European Oak for £500 each The price includes a brass plaque with wording of your choice. Please note that all the benches […]
Cusworth Bulb Planting Sponsorship Scheme
We are delighted to announce that the opportunity has arisen for you to sponsor generous drifts of spring bulbs that will be planted throughout Cusworth Park. These will include many of your favourites, from varieties of Crocus, Daffodils, Snowdrops, and Tulips plus more unusual flowering bulbs. Why not consider sponsoring a drift of bulbs to […]
Doncaster’s Five Minute Histories: A Look Behind the Scenes
Doncaster’s Five Minute Histories are audio recordings produced as part of Heritage Doncaster’s History Health and Happiness programme. The recordings provide immersive experiences that recreate historical events, through storytelling and sound effects. Introduction Doncaster’s Five Minute Histories are audio recordings produced as part of Heritage Doncaster’s History Health and Happiness programme. The recordings provide immersive […]