INTERNATIONAL GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2020

We are proud to host to the 13th annual IGPOTY exhibition - content will be displayed on all weather outdoor structures. It will be the first time work will be exhibited in our stunning outdoor space From delicate garden scenes to detailed close-ups of horticulture - the images are truly a sight to behold.

Weddings

Cannon Hall is a unique venue for weddings and civil partnerships and the perfect setting for your special day. Fantastic photo opportunities can be found both inside the Hall and in the landscaped gardens.

Parks for People Project

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens has secured earmarked funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for major improvements and conservation work around the gardens and park, including the restoration of Cannon Hall's Georgian lakes.

Venue Hire

Many of the beautiful spaces are available to hire for events as well as the gorgeous Cottage Gardens and parklands.

Learning

Our museums give children of all ages the opportunity to discover new things and feel inspired. Young people like museum visits as they help improve relationships with classmates and teachers, giving them the chance to get to know each other better in a unique environment.

De Morgan Collection

On display in the hall is a hand-picked selection of artworks from the De Morgan Collection. It is an unparalleled collection of work by the late 19th and early 20th century ceramicist William De Morgan and his artist wife Evelyn Pickering De Morgan.

Cannon Hall Museum Park & Gardens

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.

Events & Exhibitions

Sat 19th Mar 2016 - Fri 1st Jan 2021 A Family of Artists: The De Morgan Collection and Cannon Hall

Sun 24th Nov 2019 - Sun 5th Apr 2020 Free Archaeology Events at Cannon Hall Museum

Wed 26th Feb Picturing the Park

Fri 28th Feb De Morgan Guided Tours

Sun 8th Mar Archaeological Building Recording

Thu 19th Mar Mother's Day Floral Gift Workshop

Wed 25th Mar Picturing the Park

Wed 22nd Apr Picturing the Park

Collections

Bronze ‘Pan’ figurine

Ceramic bowl

Art Nouveau style vase

Oak and copper smoker’s cabinet

Ceramic Vase

Pewter centrepiece

Rene Lalique figurine

Mahogany 'Wheelback' chair

Capriccio

Child Holding an Apple

Latest News

12-02-2020

Barnsley Museums secures future of precious painting with important links to the borough

An important piece of art linked to the history of the town has been purchased by Barnsley Museums, to ensure it will be forever be accessible to the residents of the borough.

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16-01-2020

Parkland Update

We understand how important the parkland is to visitors and taking this into consideration further work has taken place to find an alternative solution which will allow some of the parkland to be reopened on Saturday, 18 January. This will provide a safe access route through the parkland to Cannon Hall farm via the main path from the Cannon Hall, Museum Park and Gardens car park towards the Hall.

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15-01-2020

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens secures funding for a ‘blossoming’ new horticultural project

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens are delighted to announce that they have received £50,000 from the Wolfson Foundation to support a project that will support the fit out of an exciting new horticultural learning space in the walled gardens.

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