Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum

Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum is a small, independent village museum in Cawthorne, Barnsley, set in a purpose-built Victorian building opened in 1889. Inside you'll find a wonderfully varied collection assembled since 1884, including butterflies, birds' eggs, fossils, stuffed animals, domestic bygones and war relics, alongside curiosities such as a taxidermy cheetah, a two-headed lamb, a man-trap and a Victorian coffin bier. It suits those curious about local and natural history, and school or adult groups can be shown round, with the church sometimes opened for summer evening visits. The building has a ramp and toilet for disabled visitors. The nearest station is Darton, 2.2 miles away, and BritStays lists 22 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it an easy addition to a South Yorkshire break.