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Things to see and do in Barnsley

Explore Barnsley

With picturesque countryside, beautiful parks and gardens, stately homes, industrial heritage, nature reserves, galleries, a wealth of public art, a brand new retail complex and bustling historic markets, you won’t be short of things to do.

Explore some of the things to see and do below, or take a look at Tripadvisor or the Yorkshire.com website for even more ideas.

Find things to do in Barnsley on Yorkshire.com

Town centre

The Glass Works, our award winning markets and leisure activities.

Barnsley Museums

Explore our five museum sites, including Experience Barnsley right in the town centre.

Calypso Cove

Feel good fun for all the family at the Metrodome's water park.

Trans Pennine Trail

Miles of traffic free cycling along old railway lines and canal towpaths through the foothills of the Pennines.

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Glorious gardens, woodland and parkland at the National Trust's first South Yorkshire attraction.

Events in the borough

Find out about special events happening across the borough.

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