Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre

Barnsley Serves the World: Stories from the Slazenger Factory

Barnsley Museums will be serving up a treat with this celebration of all things Slazenger. At the world famous factory, found right here in Barnsley, brilliant balls were made, later travelling to all the top tournaments, right across the world!

9th Apr - 8th Oct 2022

From the Museum Collections

‘Cap-Tin’ - Barnsley Canister Company

Our new exhibition Barnsley Serves The World: Stories From The Slazenger Factory - is now open!

Packed with wonderful memories and stories about life in th factory, it showcases what made it such a special place for the people who worked there and the town!

News & Updates

31st March 2022

Barnsley Serves Up Captivating Social History Exhibition

A fascinating exhibition and packed events programme launches next week which tells the unlikely story of how Barnsley became the tennis ball capital of the world.

23rd March 2022

Co Op’s history celebrated through online exhibition

The Barnsley British Co-Operative society had a massive impact on the town from its opening in 1861. Providing many happy memories for shoppers and workers, it was more than just a local store.