Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley

Name: Cannon Hall Farm
Address: Cannon Hall Open Farm Bark House Lane, Barnsley, S75 4AT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1226 790427

#24 among attractions in Barnsley

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Cannon Hall Farm is a working farm and tourist attraction close to the village of Cawthorne, near Barnsley in the English county of South Yorkshire. Open to visitors since 1989, it is owned and run by the Nicholson family. The farm was voted Best Tourist Experience at the Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards 2011. Cannon Hall Farm was once the home farm for Cannon Hall, built by the Spencer-Stanhope family and now a museum. Roger Nicholson, who developed the current farm and attractions inherited the land when he was 16. The farm itself raises sheep, goats, and pigs, with over 750 lambs reared, and 400 ewes and 800 piglets produced annually. The site's visitor attractions include an adventure playground, large tube maze, farm shop, delicatessen, gift and toy shop, and restaurant. ()

Coordinates: 53°34'19"N, 1°35'25"W

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Cannon Hall Open Farm Bark House LaneBarnsley S75 4AT United Kingdom

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+44 1226 790427

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Nearby attractions include: Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Cannon Hall, Penistone Paramount Cinema, Saint John the Baptist Church.

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Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
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Museum, Art museum, Historical place
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Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
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Church, Romanesque architecture
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Park
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Area
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2.6 miE
Church
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Tower
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Church
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Village, Area
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Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
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