Location: Barnsley
Top Things to do in Barnsley
The 6 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Barnsley, England
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. 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
2. 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.
3. RSPB Old Moor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Are you looking for tranquil and idyllic, to escape the stresses of daily life, we are for you! Are you looking fun and events for the kids, we are for you. Our beautiful nature reserve has something for everyone, we have a fabulous visitor centre and cafe, beautiful places to walk and relax, great events and a funtastic playground area. Come on down for an excellent day out!
Reviewed By tan311 - Pontefract, United Kingdom
Visited recently and had a really lovely walk. We were also quite lucky as the weather was absolutely perfect for a long walk. Really enjoyed our visit and will be returning.
4. Monk Bretton Priory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By emilysR103SH
This is a brilliant place to visit if you have young children because as it is grassland it is a great place to play and have fun with your children. Amazing that's the only word to explain it!!!!
5. The Cooper Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By cherylbG7976LJ
What a little hidden gem. Afternoon tea with my sister. Absolutely amazing , beautiful inside and sue was the ultimate hostess. The food was to die for, and the fresh coffee or any flavour tea, in proper china cups, it’s really worth a visit, walk through the sensory garden, to a delight. I’ll be back.
6. Elsecar Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 545 reviews
Reviewed By Cassie2014jack
Great fair very busy lots too choose from plus the antique centre and the trains a credit too Barnsley
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