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What's on in Howbrook

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The Newcomen Engine Demonstration

Demonstrations of the Newcomen Engine at Elsecar are running on Saturday 1 August. The engine is the oldest atmospheric engine still in its original location in the world. Invented by Thomas Newcomen to pump water from the coal mines, it was the first ever practical engine. Learn more from our expert tour guides!

Sat 1 Aug12:00Elsecar Heritage Centre(3.8mi)

via Elsecar Heritage CentreLocal gem

Community

Newcomen Engine Demonstration

Sat 1 Aug14:00Elsecar Heritage Centre(3.8mi)

via Elsecar Heritage CentreLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

When life gives you lemons let’s make lemonade Funnyfarm Parkgate 12-1pm – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Wed 5 AugBloom Baby Classes Rotherham North(1.9mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Rotherham NorthLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

When life gives you lemons let’s make lemonade Funnyfarm Parkgate 10:30-11:30am – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Wed 5 AugBloom Baby Classes Rotherham North(1.9mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Rotherham NorthLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

When life gives you lemons let’s make lemonade Chapeltown 12-1pm – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Thu 6 AugBloom Baby Classes Rotherham North(1.9mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Rotherham NorthLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

When life gives you lemons let’s make lemonade Chapeltown 10:30-11:30am – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Thu 6 AugBloom Baby Classes Rotherham North(1.9mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Rotherham NorthLocal gem

Community

Around £35.00

Cast

Age Restriction: 14+ (U16s with 18+) (No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets)

Fri 7 AugBirdwell Venue(2.4mi)

via Birdwell VenueLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Diaspora Calling! Festival

The National Bowl , Milton Keynes

Fri 7 AugMilton Hall(3.8mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Community

Around £5

River Detectives with Amazelab

Dive into discovery with our River Detectives workshop, where families explore the hidden world of river ecosystems!

Fri 7 Aug11:00Worsbrough Mill Museum(3.6mi)

via Worsbrough Mill MuseumLocal gem

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Electric Paradise

The National Bowl , Milton Keynes

Sat 8 AugMilton Hall(3.8mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Community

No Art Open Air Liverpool - 2026

Otterspool Promenade , Liverpool

Sat 8 AugMilton Hall(3.8mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Likely freeFestivals & Events

Garage Nation Outdoor Festival

Artful Dodger / DJ LUCK AND MC NEAT / Dj Cartier / Heartless Crew / Lisa Maffia / Martin "Liberty" Larner / Oxide & Neutrino / Pied Piper / ROMEO & LISA MAFFIA / Romeo

Sat 8 AugMilton Hall(3.8mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Garage Nation Outdoor Festival 2026

Morden Park , Morden

Sat 8 AugMilton Hall(3.8mi)

via Milton HallLocal gem

Community

The Great Fete

Hatfield Park , Hatfield

Sat 8 AugMilton Hall(3.8mi)

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Markets & Fairs

Elsecar Makers Market

Step inside the Ironworks at Elsecar Heritage Centre for a curated indoor craft market celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and independent makers. Browse a varied selection of stalls filled with artistic produce, handmade crafts, and top-quality gifts, from 10.30am to 4pm on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August.

Sat 8 Aug11:30Elsecar Heritage Centre(3.8mi)

via Elsecar Heritage CentreLocal gem

Festivals & Events

South Yorkshire Festival

Come and meet your local Yorkshire communists, and find out what makes our approach different from the rest of the left!

Sun 9 Aug12:00Wortley Hall(1.3mi)

via Wortley Hall

Likely freeCommunity

Bloom fest penistone twin booking – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Mon 10 AugBloom baby classes barnsley(4.5mi)

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Venues with events near Howbrook

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Bloom Baby Classes Rotherham North1.9 miles away Wortley Hall1.3 miles away Birdwell Venue2.4 miles away

More about Howbrook

South Yorkshire, England

Howbrook is in South Yorkshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Howbrook events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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