Guidebook for Barnsley
Sightseeing
It is Free and has a great Cafe.
Phone:01226 772500
7 locals recommend
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Church StreetIt is Free and has a great Cafe.
Phone:01226 772500
Heritage centre with a range of craft workshops, antique store, tea-rooms, Steam Railway and local Elsecar Park.
Phone:01226 740203
19 locals recommend
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Wath RoadHeritage centre with a range of craft workshops, antique store, tea-rooms, Steam Railway and local Elsecar Park.
Phone:01226 740203
Explore the ruins of a 13th century motte and bailey castle that has been extensively excavated, with finds on display at the Visitor Centre.
16 locals recommend
Sandal Castle
Manygates LaneExplore the ruins of a 13th century motte and bailey castle that has been extensively excavated, with finds on display at the Visitor Centre.
Wentworth Woodhouse, the largest privately-owned house in Europe, is finally awaking from its slumber, offering tours after being closed for over 60 years.
24 locals recommend
Wentworth Woodhouse
Wentworth Woodhouse, the largest privately-owned house in Europe, is finally awaking from its slumber, offering tours after being closed for over 60 years.
The Emmerdale Studio Experience takes you on a journey behind the scenes, showing you how we bring the characters you love and stories you remember to life.
The Emmerdale Studio Experience
27 Burley RdThe Emmerdale Studio Experience takes you on a journey behind the scenes, showing you how we bring the characters you love and stories you remember to life.
At York’s Chocolate Story you can discover the stories behind the greatest names in chocolate, unwrap the secrets of chocolate making, and even learn the art of the chocolatier for yourself.
62 locals recommend
York's Chocolate Story
3-4 Kings SquareAt York’s Chocolate Story you can discover the stories behind the greatest names in chocolate, unwrap the secrets of chocolate making, and even learn the art of the chocolatier for yourself.
Take a stroll down the famous cobbles and have a Pint and Betty's Hotpot in The Rovers Return
21 locals recommend
Coronation Street The Tour
Trafford Wharf RoadTake a stroll down the famous cobbles and have a Pint and Betty's Hotpot in The Rovers Return
Food Scene
The menu appeals to all palates but it really is a meat lovers paradise.
Phone: 01226 792148
The Bells Bar & Kitchen
78 High StreetThe menu appeals to all palates but it really is a meat lovers paradise.
Phone: 01226 792148
The Fairway Pub
Elmhirst LaneGreat food. Decent prices.
Phone: 0871 200 2289
Take away Fish and chips. The best in the Area by far. ( a few tables inside and out if you want to eat in). High quality food at great value.
Phone: 01226 288108
Shaws Fish and Chips- Open For Walk In And Click & Collect
Barnsley RoadTake away Fish and chips. The best in the Area by far. ( a few tables inside and out if you want to eat in). High quality food at great value.
Phone: 01226 288108
Great food, reasonable price and great service.
Phone: 01226 202606
The Original DilRaj Tandoori Restaurant & Takeaway
8 High StGreat food, reasonable price and great service.
Phone: 01226 202606
Curry Mahal Restaurant
28 Barnsley RdGorgeous food, loads of choice. Excellent service.
Phone: 01226 201188
Who doesn't love a Ninos takeaway? It's the best in Dodworth & surrounding areas. All cooked fresh and with fresh ingredients. Pizzas and Kebabs are fab.
Phone: 01226 786666
Nino's Pizza
3 High StWho doesn't love a Ninos takeaway? It's the best in Dodworth & surrounding areas. All cooked fresh and with fresh ingredients. Pizzas and Kebabs are fab.
Phone: 01226 786666
Offers great tasting curry's, pizzas, burgers, Kebabs and Southern Fried Chicken.
Phone:01226 249600
Alfredo Pizza
Offers great tasting curry's, pizzas, burgers, Kebabs and Southern Fried Chicken.
Phone:01226 249600
When it comes to roast dinners, we really know our stuff. Every day our chefs lay on a feast of tender, hand-carved meats with all the trimmings – including towering Yorkshire puds, golden roasties with all those lovely little crunchy bits, and plenty of freshly prepared veg, all crowned with proper gravy.
Phone: 01226 291333
Toby Carvery Dodworth Valley
Castle ViewWhen it comes to roast dinners, we really know our stuff. Every day our chefs lay on a feast of tender, hand-carved meats with all the trimmings – including towering Yorkshire puds, golden roasties with all those lovely little crunchy bits, and plenty of freshly prepared veg, all crowned with proper gravy.
Phone: 01226 291333
The Spencer Arms, Cawthorne was built in 1720 and is now one of South Yorkshire's best Gastro-Pubs located in the beautiful village of Cawthorne at the foot of the Pennine Hills. Behind the village lies Cannon Hall, a grand country estate with gardens and lakes by Capability Brown.
Phone: 01226 792795
12 locals recommend
Spencer Arms
21 Church StThe Spencer Arms, Cawthorne was built in 1720 and is now one of South Yorkshire's best Gastro-Pubs located in the beautiful village of Cawthorne at the foot of the Pennine Hills. Behind the village lies Cannon Hall, a grand country estate with gardens and lakes by Capability Brown.
Phone: 01226 792795
Brooklands Restaurant, Holiday Inn, enjoys an excellent reputation for delicious food and stylish surroundings. It's the home of the famous Barnsley chop!
Phone: 01226 299571
Holiday Inn Barnsley M1, JCT.37
Barnsley RoadBrooklands Restaurant, Holiday Inn, enjoys an excellent reputation for delicious food and stylish surroundings. It's the home of the famous Barnsley chop!
Phone: 01226 299571
Jade City
13 High StLocal Chinese Take-away Resturant.
Phone: 01226 731629
Imperial Chinese Takeaway
70 Summer LnAlternative Chinese. My favourite takeway in the Area.
Phone: 01226 288898
Rob Royd
Genn LaneFarm Shop with Restaurant.
Phone:01226 248662
Cannon Hall Farm
Bark House LaneWhite Bull, Cannon Hall Farm, Cawthorne.
Phone:01226 790427
Parks & Nature
Locke Park
Keresforth Hall RoadGardens, paths, play area, cafe, bowling green and tennis courts
This rural park contains sculptures by the likes of Henry Moore and hosts regular exhibitions and events. Shop & restaurant.
Phone: 01924 832631
159 locals recommend
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
This rural park contains sculptures by the likes of Henry Moore and hosts regular exhibitions and events. Shop & restaurant.
Phone: 01924 832631
Located 3.5 miles south of Wakefield, on the A61 (Barnsley Road), Newmillerdam Country Park features paths around a central lake.
22 locals recommend
Newmillerdam
Located 3.5 miles south of Wakefield, on the A61 (Barnsley Road), Newmillerdam Country Park features paths around a central lake.
RSPB Old Moor is a 250-acre wetlands nature reserve in Barnsley, England run by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. It lies on the junction of the north/south and east/west routes of the Trans Pennine Trail.
7 locals recommend
RSPB Dearne Valley - Old Moor
Old Moor LaneRSPB Old Moor is a 250-acre wetlands nature reserve in Barnsley, England run by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. It lies on the junction of the north/south and east/west routes of the Trans Pennine Trail.
Essentials
Budgens
High StreetLocal Supermarket
The Cross
The CrossThe Co-operative Food (Mini Market/Petrol),
Shopping, pharmacy, café and petrol. Late night chemist Monday 8am - 11pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7am - 11pm, Saturday 7am - 10pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm.
Phone:01226 732632
Asda Barnsley Superstore
Old Mill LaneShopping, pharmacy, café and petrol. Late night chemist Monday 8am - 11pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7am - 11pm, Saturday 7am - 10pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm.
Phone:01226 732632
Morrisons
Off West WayShopping, café, petrol.
Phone:01226 281526
Cohens Chemist
45 High StLocal Chemist.
Phone:01226 203921
Dodworth Health Centre
45 High Street Phone: 01226 20388
Barnsley Hospital
Gawber Road Phone:01226 730000
Wakefield Central Mosque
Sanderson Street Phone:01924 364753
Tripharm (Lo's Pharmacy)
Woodland Drive Phone:01226 286312
Entertainment & Activities
An award winning multi functional venue offering a wide range of leisure activities. Home to Calypso Cove Waterpark, Metrodome Bowling and Fitness Flex .
8 locals recommend
Metrodome Leisure Complex
Queens RoadAn award winning multi functional venue offering a wide range of leisure activities. Home to Calypso Cove Waterpark, Metrodome Bowling and Fitness Flex .
Come along and take a 50 minute steam hauled return trip along 4 miles of 15" narrow gauge railway.
18 locals recommend
Kirklees Light Railway
Park Mill WayCome along and take a 50 minute steam hauled return trip along 4 miles of 15" narrow gauge railway.
Old style cinema offering film, live theatre and organ recital performances in a varying showcase, which includes a great deal suited to children and families. Auditorium includes stalls, circle, stage, and the only organ of its kind in the country!
18 locals recommend
Penistone Paramount Cinema
23 Shrewsbury RdOld style cinema offering film, live theatre and organ recital performances in a varying showcase, which includes a great deal suited to children and families. Auditorium includes stalls, circle, stage, and the only organ of its kind in the country!
Everything Else
Working farm with lots of animals to see and feed, including meerkats, donkeys and goats. There’s an outside play area, a cafe and gift shop.
Wigfield Farm
Haverlands LaneWorking farm with lots of animals to see and feed, including meerkats, donkeys and goats. There’s an outside play area, a cafe and gift shop.
Arts & Culture
Go on an adventure 140m underground, go wild on the Nature Trail, explore the Galleries and meet our ponies!
Phone:01924 848806
69 locals recommend
National Coal Mining Museum for England
New RoadGo on an adventure 140m underground, go wild on the Nature Trail, explore the Galleries and meet our ponies!
Phone:01924 848806
The Cooper Gallery is an exciting, family friendly art gallery in the heart of Barnsley town centre. There are lots for little visitors to do including activity areas with puzzles and books to specifically designed interactive spaces.
Phone:01226 242905
6 locals recommend
Cooper Gallery
Church StreetThe Cooper Gallery is an exciting, family friendly art gallery in the heart of Barnsley town centre. There are lots for little visitors to do including activity areas with puzzles and books to specifically designed interactive spaces.
Phone:01226 242905
“Always a great night out at a reasonable price”
The Barnsley Lamproom is a wonderful little theatre, In its intimate surroundings and comfortable seats you can watch great performances for all the family.
Phone:01226 200075
The Lamp Room Theatre
Westgate“Always a great night out at a reasonable price”
The Barnsley Lamproom is a wonderful little theatre, In its intimate surroundings and comfortable seats you can watch great performances for all the family.
Phone:01226 200075