Cannon Hall Roof Repair

Roof work begins!

A grant of £898,405 secured from the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) combined with funding from Barnsley Council will enable us to carry out essential roof repairs on our historic museum. It will ensure the preservation of our Grade 2* listed building and the outstanding collections that you will find in our museum.  The repairs will also improve your experience when visiting us and support our environmental sustainability.

Our roof requires urgent work, and this generous grant will allow us to do this. Work will take place throughout 2024 with minimal disruption and due to be complete in March 2025.

It will involve replacing damaged slates, repairing leadwork, installing new insulation and ventilation, replacing rooflights and restoring the original features of the roof. The project will also improve the energy efficiency of the building and reduce the risk of water damage and pest infestation for years to come.

Our Museum will remain open throughout the duration of the works and visitors can still explore our outstanding collections and blockbuster exhibitions. The parkland and the many businesses you find on your visit such as The Pavilion Café, Pear Tree Pantry Potting Shed Florist and Little Boat Company will all remain open as usual.

The MEND fund aims to support museums to undertake vital infrastructure and urgent maintenance backlogs which are beyond the scope of day-to-day maintenance budgets. It is administered by Arts Council England on behalf of the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

We are very grateful to the MEND fund, DCMS, and Arts Council England for their support and recognition of the importance of our Museum as an important cultural landmark. We look forward to completing the roof repairs and welcoming visitors to enjoy our exhibitions and events throughout the works.

FAQ's

When will the works be complete?

We will aim to complete the work by March 2025

Will the Museum be closed during the roof repair works?

The Museum will remain open throughout the works (please check for current opening times), visitors can explore our outstanding collections, exhibitions and events.

Currently on display is ‘Costume from the Classics’ a blockbuster exhibition featuring award winning costumes from films like The Duchess, Dangerous Liaisons, Little Women, Queen Charlotte – A Bridgerton Story plus many more.

Events and weddings will still take place in the Museum and if you are interesting in hosting an event please contact functions@barnsley.gov.uk

Will access to the Museum be limited due to the work taking place?

There will be the usual access to the Museum throughout the duration of the works.

 How long will the scaffolding be up?

The scaffolding will be up for the duration of the works.

Will the car park outside the Museum be affected?

The contractors compound will be outside the Museum which mean car parking spaces will be extremely limited.

Where possible visitors are advised to use the larger car park next to the play area.