Where can I find the Fantastical Beasts?

Download the Fantastical Beasts map and follow the town centre trail to find all eight of Barnsley’s Fantastical Beasts. Don’t forget about the ‘Bonus Beast’ hiding at the Metrodome! 

Play the Fantastical Beasts card game

Which beast is the biggest, fastest, scariest and has the highest Barnsleyness factor? Play the fun Fantastical Beasts card game and find out the story behind each beast…

Make your own Twisted Beast Headdress

Beasts, Beasts Everywhere!

John Malby's Angel and Lion Sculpture is a favourite in the Cooper Gallery.

Why not make a Twisted Beast headdress inspired by the beasts you will find in the Cooper Gallery, to wear on your own hunt for the Fantastical Beasts this Spring Bank Holiday?

Take a selfie with a beast and win a voucher worth £50

We all love to take a selfie or two, so don’t forget to snap a selfie next to your favourite beasts and post them on the Love Barnsley Town Centre Facebook page for a chance to be entered into a prize draw to win a Barnsley Gift Card worth £50.

Simply share your selfie and tell us why it’s your favourite Fantastical Beast – is it because of its fear factor, its Barnsleyness or because it’s the fastest?

The Barnsley Gift Card can be redeemed in over 100 shops, restaurants and more across the borough.

Get crafty with an activity pack from Library @ the Lightbox

Pick up an animal themed craft activity from Library @ the Lightbox this half-term. Available from Saturday 29 May on a first come, first served basis – when they’re gone, they’re gone, so be sure to pop in on your Fantastical Beast trail of the town centre

Also, look out for the Summer Reading Challenge 2021 produced by The Reading Agency, which starts on July 10. This year the Reading Agency and libraries are excited to introduce Wild World Heroes; a celebration of nature and action for the environment, in partnership with WWF UK.

Hunting for Fantastical Beasts makes you hungry

It’s hungry work hunting for Fantastical Beasts – so why not stop to refuel at one of the many great places to eat in Barnsley town centre.

Check out what’s available in Market Kitchen (we’ve heard that Dolly’s Desserts make some fantastical, deliciously mouth-watering creations – including a new Fantastical Beast flavoured ice-cream), Falco Lounge, Coffee Boy, Old George and many more!