Location: Barnsley
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Barnsley (/ˈbɑːrnzli/, locally [ˈbaːnzlɛ]) is a large town in South Yorkshire, England, located halfway between Leeds and Sheffield. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, the town centre lies on the west bank of the Dearne Valley. Barnsley is surrounded by several smaller settlements which together form the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, of which Barnsley is the largest and its administrative centre. At the 2011 Census, Barnsley had a population of 91,297.
Restaurants in Barnsley
1. The Lamp Room Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 126 reviews
Born out of a derelict Methodist Chapel, the venue has been developed by a hard-working group of volunteers, who work alongside a small team of staff which include a Theatre Manger, Technical Manager, Box Office Manager, Bar Manager and Theatre Technician. Regular visitors are amazed at the changes which are made to make theatre-going in Barnsley a pleasure.
Reviewed By Sarah_PL1109MQ - Barnsley, United Kingdom
Fantastic show, very well acted and put together, by all concerned. Heart warming show. The lamproom is a lovely little theatre, comfortable seats, nice bar area and very friendly staff
2. The Academy Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 92 reviews
The Academy Theatre is an excellent entertainment facility, officially opened on the 18th February 2004, this purpose built entertainment centre houses 172 tiered seats and offers the surrounding area a varied program of top-class entertainment both amateur and professional. The Theatre is also used as a performace platform for members of Take 2 Performing Arts Academy.
3. Operation Laser Tag
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Operation Laser Tag is a woodland outdoor laser tag venue. We organise mini tag laser tag for player 6-8 years old and standard laser tag for 8 years plus. Action packed events for alol ages
Reviewed By sarahgreene2019
We wanted to a book a laser Tag party for our son for his 11th Birthday. All our questions and queries were answered by email or phone straight away! The party was fantastic the children really loved it and the staff were amazing with the boys! Thank you we had an amazing time !
4. Maurice Dobson Museum & Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
A small volunteer led and organised village museum that tells the story of Darfield's long industrial & social history. Housed in a restored 1750 Yeoman's residence, the museum opened in the year 2000 and has a large variety of displays illustrating the key factors of Darfield. The museum displays both domestic memorabilia, artefacts of local significance and much more!
Reviewed By G7746VIchristinem
I am a frequent visitor to the Maurice Dobson museum the staff are all volunteers and enthuse about it and they do their upmost to make us welcome they encourage children to participate and promote local artists long may they continue thank you one and all Christine and Terry
5. Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
6. Phoenix Range Indoor Shooting Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
‘Try Shooting’ sessions with real firearms are available 7 days a week. Phoenix Range is a purpose-built indoor live firing range, Gun Shop, and Home Office Approved Club, offering the chance to shoot real firearms within a safe, warm, and friendly environment. The facility offers a wide range of firearms for hire with one to one tuition by experienced and qualified staff. In addition, we have a luxury VIP lounge with a licensed bar to relax afterward. We have excellent training facilities ideally suited to our quality corporate and team-building packages. Indoor all weather facilities open 7 days a week. TRYSHOOT events for first-timers are available, call to book or buy as a gift voucher. Various membership packages are also available to suit a wide audience, including family and corporate memberships. See you soon !
Reviewed By Smithson669
Took my son today for a try shoot at Phoenix and am impressed with these guys from beginning to end Booked over the phone with ease, confirmation and receipt sent through within minutes Got there a little early, booked in for the shoot very easily and enjoyed a coffee in their gorgeous lounge whilst waiting. Glen, our instructor “collected” us from the lounge and along with 2 others in the group gave us a brief tour before going into the instruction room where he gave us an entertaining but very thorough briefing on the gun, shooting and all relevant safety procedures He was so good he even managed to keep a 12 year old boy engaged !!! The shooting lanes themselves are amazing, modern, clean and very safe. We’re so nice felt guilty leaving the spent casings on the floor when we left ! The shooting was great fun and am seriously considering joining long term Glen was fantastic, entertaining whilst making sure everyone was safe at all times, professional yet very helpful even when my lad decided to adult gun was too heavy just before we went down to the shooting lanes. He changed his gun without issue and “trained” him thoroughly Honestly can not recommend this place enough. If you fancy trying shooting or just want a bit of a different day out you will not be disappointed
7. Britannia Flight Simulator
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. We offer hire with/without tuition a Boeing 737 flight simulator at a price point that allows realistic extended learning or just fun/lifetime experience of being the captain of a 737.
Reviewed By H2885SEpaulr - Huddersfield, United Kingdom
My kids and wife bought me a 30 min flight experience at Britain’s. We went today and was really surprised that this was infact in a dining room! Don’t let that put you off though as the setup is first class. Dave was really friendly and clearly very passionate. A cup of coffee later and we were lined up at Manchester airport ready to go. I chose a short flight to Newcastle and off we went. Everything is so realistic, the controls, the noise and the graphics. 30 mins later I touched down safely! Brilliant experience and would highly recommend. Thanks Dave for a great afternoon.
8. Retrodome
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By bxdean1011
I've always liked arcades and gaming machines and played on many since the first space invader came out.Going to Retrodome is like taking a time machine to my childhood!For a reasonable fee,you get a wristband which gives you access to a lot of the classic arcade machines.You can come and go as many times as you want.If this is not quite your thing,there is a console room ,a VR room and a band room upstairs.Theres a well stocked bar downstairs and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Overall,a great concept,well laid out and a great way to kill a few hours.WELL DONE Luke!
9. Cannon Hall Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 367 reviews
Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens. The perfect day out for all the family.
Reviewed By therealpeteandlesley - Aspatria, United Kingdom
A great free museum set in lovely grounds with squirrels at every corner. The Georgian interior is straight out of an Austen novel complete with ballroom and drawing room plus a fantastic pre raphaelite gallery including works such as The Trial of Paris. Recommended for all ages
10. Pot House Hamlet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Destination to visit and tourist attraction with many amenities. The site is free to visit and has a cafe, boutique shops, animals to feed, garden centre, picnic areas and more! The area offers lots of stunning walks and cycle trails and Pot House Hamlet has free car parking allowing you to explore the area at your leisure.
Reviewed By flyingfox21 - Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Proving a firm favourite with us to treat ourselves, when possible, to lunch here when the dog is at the Groomers on the same site. On this occasion we scanned in and were offered a choice of two tables, as we were going to have paninis and coffees for lunch we went for table by the wood burning stove tucked away to one side, as other than a staff member top the stove up with wood twice we didn't have anyone walking past us. Track and trace had only recently come in with QR codes to be scanned on arrival. Easily done and no issues though. I had the steak and brie hot sandwich and it was very very nice !! Equally my daughters lunch with the hand cut chips was good - I was partial to stealing a few chips as they were amazing !! Then we just sat there with a coffee, no rush, until the groomer called my mobile phone to say our dog was ready for collection. There are other shops you could browse here too and a small petting area with animals popular with children, lovely place to stop off.....be warned the cafe does get busy ...one day I might get around to trying the tempting looking cake ! Note - Dogs are allowed inside too !!! In the summer there are often tables outdoors too, but once into autumn mostly indoors.
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